iQOO has announced the iQOO Pro Series Season 3, a nationwide esports tournament for the Free Fire MAX community in India. The tournament will feature over 3,000 teams competing from across the country and offers a ₹10 lakh prize pool.
The event aims to provide a competitive platform for grassroots players while also giving them the opportunity to compete alongside professional teams. The tournament will include a Community Cup stage followed by the Pro Series, where qualified teams will face invited esports teams.
iQOO Pro Series Season 3 for Free Fire MAX: Schedule and format
The iQOO Pro Series Season 3 will follow a two-stage competitive format designed to identify emerging talent from the Free Fire MAX community.
The tournament will begin with the Community Cup, where 3000+ teams will compete across six qualifier rounds. The top teams from these qualifiers will advance to the Pro Series stage, where they will face invited professional teams.
The tournament schedule is as follows:
- Playoffs: March 14 – March 16, 2026
- Grand Finals: March 17 – March 19, 2026
The teams that reach the Grand Finals will battle for the championship title and a ₹10 lakh prize pool.
Speaking about the initiative, Nipun Marya said: “At iQOO, performance sits at the core of everything we build. Our smartphones are engineered to deliver powerful and reliable performance, enabling smooth and immersive experiences across demanding use cases, including high-intensity games such as Free Fire MAX. With iQOO Pro Series Season 3 for the Free Fire MAX community, we aim to create a competitive platform that empowers grassroots players from across India to showcase their skills and compete at a larger stage. As the mobile esports ecosystem continues to evolve, initiatives like these allow us to support emerging talent while contributing to the growth of India’s gaming community.”
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Community Cup rewards
The Community Cup stage will also offer device rewards for the top three teams:
- 1st Place: 4 × iQOO Z10 devices
- 2nd Place: 4 × iQOO Z10R devices
- 3rd Place: 4 × iQOO Z11x devices
Free Fire MAX continues to remain one of the most popular mobile battle royale titles globally, with over 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store and more than 85 million monthly active players worldwide. India remains a major contributor to the game’s player base, with competitive tournaments and creator-led communities helping the ecosystem grow further.
