Free Fire, Garena's hit mobile battle royale game, is returning to Riyadh for Esports World Cup 2025 from July 16th-20th with an impressive $1 million prize pool. Eighteen elite squads will battle for supremacy, while an additional $10,000 bonus awaits the tournament's MVP.
The competition marks Free Fire's continued commitment to global esports through its multi-year partnership with EWC, ensuring another appearance in 2026. This year's intense showdown begins with group stage matches across three pools of six teams each.
The Road to Championship Glory
The tournament progresses through three decisive phases:
- Group Stage (July 16-18): 18 teams compete across three groups
- Point-Rush Stage (July 19): Top 12 teams advance
- Grand Finals (July 20): Match point format determines champion
Defending champions Team Falcons return after their spectacular 2024 victory where they overcame early struggles to claim two crucial Booyahs in the finals, earning both the trophy and a World Series qualification.
Regional Qualifiers Heating Up
The qualification pathway is already producing contenders:
- FFWS SEA concludes June 14th (8 teams qualify)
- LATAM wraps June 1st (2 teams)
- Brazil finishes June 22nd (4 teams)
- Pakistan, FF MSC, and Bangladesh each send 1 representative
Team Falcons receive automatic entry as reigning champions.
Want to test your skills? Download Free Fire today through your preferred platform. Visit the official website for complete tournament details.
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