The battleground is set, the fire is lit, and the stakes have never been higher. Free Fire is back in action at the Esports World Cup 2025, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 16 to 20. Over five explosive match days, 18 of the world’s top Free Fire teams will clash for their share of the USD 1,000,000 prize pool — and for the ultimate reward: a direct qualification to the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) Global Finals in Jakarta this November.
🎮 Catch the action daily at 9 PM GMT+8 across YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok!
Three Stages. One Champion. Endless Booyahs.
The Free Fire tournament at the Esports World Cup unfolds in three thrilling stages designed to test strategy, survival, and stamina:
- Knockout Stage (July 16–18)
- 18 teams divided into 3 groups of 6
- 6 matches per day
- Top 12 teams advance to the Point Rush
- Point Rush Stage (July 19)
- 6 matches played
- Determines Headstart Points for the Grand Final
- All 12 teams proceed
- Grand Final – Champion Rush (July 20)
- Match Point format
- Up to 10 matches
- First team to hit 80 points AND secure a Booyah! will be crowned champion
Title Defenders, Fan Favorites, and Regional Titans
The tournament sees the return of Thailand’s Team Falcons, who will defend their Esports World Cup: Free Fire 2024 title. But the competition is fierce, with world-class contenders from around the globe:
- Brazil’s Fluxo, reigning FFWS Global Finals 2024 champions
- Indonesia’s ONIC and RRQ, regional juggernauts
- Mexico’s Movistar R7 and Bangladesh’s RED HAWKS, among others
Here’s the full breakdown of the Knockout Stage groups:
🔥 Group A
- Team Falcons (Thailand) – 2024 EWC Champions
- paiN Gaming (Brazil)
- AG.AL (SEA)
- Virtus.pro (SEA)
- Visión System (Latin America)
- RED HAWKS (Bangladesh)
🔥 Group B
- Fluxo (Brazil)
- Alfa 34 (Brazil)
- Team Vitality (SEA)
- EVOS Esports (SEA)
- Core Memory Esports (SEA)
- HOTSHOT ESPORTS (Pakistan)
🔥 Group C
- ONIC (SEA)
- LOS (Brazil)
- Buriram United Esports (SEA)
- RRQ (SEA)
- Movistar R7 (Latin America)
- DRAGONS ESPORTS (Mid Season Clash)
More Than Matches: In-Game Rewards and TikTok Drops
Fans tuning in to the Esports World Cup: Free Fire 2025 aren’t just spectators — they’re part of the celebration. Throughout the event, players can unlock 4 exclusive in-game Esports World Cup items including:
- Avatar
- Banner
- Bandana
- Backpack
And that’s not all—viewers on TikTok can score engagement rewards simply by participating and cheering for their favorite teams.
How to Watch
Stay tuned to the official Free Fire channels for exciting updates:
Free Fire can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play.
