Free Fire MAX esports in India is set for another major competitive event as the iQOO Pro Series returns with its fourth season. The tournament will bring together 18 professional teams, with all teams receiving direct invitations based on their recent performances in competitive events.
The iQOO Pro Series Season 4 will feature five match days, with three days of Playoffs followed by two days of Grand Finals. The tournament will also have a total prize pool of ₹10,00,000. Here is everything you need to know about the tournament, including its format, schedule, prize pool, and where to watch.
iQOO Pro Series Season 4 format
The tournament will begin with the Playoffs, where all 18 invited teams will compete.
The teams will be divided into three groups:
- Group A – 6 teams
- Group B – 6 teams
- Group C – 6 teams
The Playoffs will take place from August 10 to August 12, with each group getting an equal number of matches.
The results from all three groups will be combined into one overall Playoffs leaderboard. The top 12 teams from this leaderboard will qualify for the Grand Finals, while the remaining six teams will be eliminated.
iQOO Z11 brings Season 4
The fourth season of the iQOO Pro Series comes alongside the upcoming iQOO Z11, which is set to launch in India on August 20, 2026.
The smartphone arrives with the proposition “Faster, Smarter with AI” and is designed around performance and gaming. It features a 3D Curved Display, aiming to provide a more immersive viewing experience for users.
The iQOO Z11 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo Processor, which the company describes as India’s first processor of its kind. It also features MediaTek’s 8th-generation NPU and a dedicated AI processing unit.
With a focus on on-device intelligence and AI performance, the Z11 is positioned as a performance-focused smartphone. Its connection with the iQOO Pro Series also puts the device alongside another major competitive Free Fire MAX event in India.
iQOO Pro Series Season 4 Grand Finals
The Grand Finals will feature the 12 teams that qualify from the Playoffs.
The final stage will be played across two days on August 24 and 25. Teams will play six matches each day, resulting in 12 Grand Finals matches.
The team finishing at the top of the overall standings after all 12 matches will be crowned the iQOO Pro Series Season 4 champion.
iQOO Pro Series Season 4 schedule
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Playoffs Day 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| Playoffs Day 2 | August 11, 2026 |
| Playoffs Day 3 | August 12, 2026 |
| Grand Finals Day 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| Grand Finals Day 2 | August 25, 2026 |
Prize pool
The iQOO Pro Series Season 4 will feature a total prize pool of ₹10,00,000.
The prize money will be distributed among the top-performing teams according to the official tournament prize structure.
18 professional teams to compete
A total of 18 professional Free Fire MAX teams will participate in the tournament. All of them have received direct invitations based on their performances and results in recent competitive series.
This gives the tournament a strong lineup from the beginning, with teams competing for both the ₹10 lakh prize pool and the Season 4 championship.
Where to watch iQOO Pro Series Season 4
Fans will be able to watch the complete tournament, including the Playoffs and Grand Finals, through the official iQOO Esports YouTube channel.
The Playoffs will run from August 10 to August 12 before the top 12 teams return for the Grand Finals on August 24 and 25.
With 18 teams, five match days and ₹10 lakh on the line, the iQOO Pro Series Season 4 is set to be another important tournament in the Indian Free Fire MAX esports calendar.
