Free Fire Joins Esports World Cup 2025, $1M Prize

Garena's Free Fire makes its return to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh from July 16-20, 2025, featuring an electrifying $1 million tournament. This marks the second year of Free Fire's multi-year partnership with EWC, with another appearance already confirmed for 2026.

High-Stakes Tournament Structure

Eighteen elite squads will battle through an intense competition format:

• Group Stage: Three groups of six teams
• Point-Rush: Top twelve teams advance
• Grand Finals: Match point format determines champion

The tournament includes a special $10,000 MVP bonus recognizing outstanding individual performance throughout the event.

Defending Champions Return

Team Falcons automatically qualify as last year's champions following their impressive 2024 victory. Despite initial struggles, they delivered two crucial Booyahs in finals to claim the title and secure their World Series spot in Rio.

Regional Qualifiers Underway

The road to Riyadh is heating up across multiple regions:

• FFWS SEA (8 slots) - Concludes June 14
• LATAM (2 slots) - Wraps June 1
• Brazil (4 slots) - Finals June 22
• Pakistan, FF MSC, Bangladesh (1 slot each)

Want to test your skills? Download Free Fire today and practice for upcoming events. Visit the official website for complete tournament details.