Free Fire Boosts Esports WC 2025 with $1M Prize

Excitement is building as *Free Fire*, Garena’s wildly popular mobile battle royale, gears up for its return to the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC), scheduled from July 16th to 20th. This time around, a staggering $1 million prize pool is on the line, with an additional $10,000 MVP bonus set aside for the tournament’s standout player. It's shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events in mobile esports this year.

As part of a multi-year partnership with the Esports World Cup, *Free Fire* continues to solidify its place on the global stage. With the EWC 2025 just months away, fans can look forward to even more high-stakes action in 2026 and beyond.

Tournament Format Breakdown

The competition will feature 18 elite squads from across the globe, battling it out through a structured format designed to test both team coordination and individual skill:

• Group Stage: Divided into three groups of six, each squad will have the chance to prove their mettle early on.
• Point-Rush Stage: The top 12 teams advance, where fast-paced gameplay determines who moves on.
• Grand Final: Using the thrilling match-point format, only one team will emerge victorious and be crowned champion.

And for the first time this year, a $10,000 bonus will be awarded to the Most Valuable Player based on overall performance throughout the event—adding another layer of intensity to an already fierce competition.

Last Year’s Champions: Team Falcons

If you followed the action in 2024, you’ll remember the unforgettable rise of Team Falcons. Despite a shaky start during the Point-Rush phase, they found their rhythm when it mattered most. Two clutch Booyahs in the final matches sealed their victory, making them the inaugural *Free Fire* champions at the Esports World Cup—and earning them a direct invite to the World Series in Rio.

Now, they’re back to defend their title, raising the stakes for all competitors.

Global Qualifiers Already Underway

Teams are securing their spots through regional qualifiers happening worldwide:

• FFWS SEA: Concludes June 14th – 8 teams qualify
• LATAM: 2 teams by June 1st
• Brazil: 4 teams by June 22nd
• Pakistan, FF MSC, Bangladesh: 1 team each
• Defending Champions: Team Falcons automatically qualify

This ensures a truly global lineup, bringing together the best talent from every corner of the world to fight for glory in Riyadh.

Think You’ve Got What It Takes?

If watching the pros has inspired you to jump into the action, now is the perfect time to try your hand at *Free Fire*. Test your skills in live matches and see if you have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

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For more information about the event, participating teams, and how to follow the action live, visit the official Free Fire website or check out our guide: The Best Battle Royales to Play on Android Right Now.