Free Fire Max India Cup (FFMIC) 2025 online qualifiers stage: When & where to watch
Bhupinder Singh | Jul 23, 2025, 15:35 IST
Highlight of the story: The Free Fire Max India Cup (FFMIC) 2025 marks the grand return of Free Fire Max esports in India with a Rs 1 crore prize pool. The online qualifiers stage will be livestreamed from 26th July, featuring 48 top teams battling for a spot in the League Stage.
Free Fire Max India Cup (FFMIC) 2025: After a gap of three years, Garena Free Fire has made a blockbuster comeback in India with the launch of the Free Fire Max India Cup 2025, also known as FFMIC 2025. This marks a fresh start for the Indian Free Fire Max esports scene and has sparked massive excitement among players and fans alike.
This will be the first official Free Fire tournament in India since the game was banned back in 2022 due to security concerns. Now, Garena is relaunching the esports journey through Free Fire Max, the enhanced version of the original battle royale game with better graphics and performance.
The Free Fire Max India Cup 2025 is not just a competition-it is a celebration of the game's return, aiming to elevate Indian esports to new heights.
To mark this grand return, Garena has announced a prize pool of Rs 1 crore for FFMIC 2025. The goal is to identify and promote the best Free Fire Max teams in India, giving them a shot at national fame and substantial cash rewards.
The journey started with the FFC Qualifiers, held on July 13, 2025, where registered teams played 12 matches each. Only their top 8 scores were counted towards the final leaderboard, ensuring a fair and performance-based evaluation.
Following the FFC Qualifiers, 48 teams have now progressed to the Online Qualifiers stage of the Free Fire Max India Cup 2025. This crucial phase will decide which teams make it to the national spotlight and move closer to the Grand Finals.
Week 1: 26th & 27th July 2025Week 2: 2nd & 3rd August 2025
All the matches of the FFMIC 2025 Online Qualifiers stage will be livestreamed exclusively on the Free Fire Max Esports India Official YouTube channel. Fans can tune in to catch all the action live from 6 PM onwards.
Week 1 Format (July 26–27)
48 teams split into 4 groupsEach group plays 6 matchesTop 9 teams from each group progress to Week 2Remaining teams get eliminated
Week 2 Format (August 2–3)
Here are the 48 teams that made it to the next round of FFMIC 2025:
These teams will be battling it out for glory, recognition, and a chance to be crowned national champions.
The tournament will take place in four stages, each more competitive than the last. Here's a breakdown:
Stage 1: In-Game Qualifiers (July 13, 2025)
All registered squads competed, and the best performers advanced to the Online Qualifiers.
Stage 2: Online Qualifiers (July 26 - August 3, 2025)
The top 48 teams will now compete in this round, fighting for a place in the League Stage. Intense matches and elimination rounds await.
Stage 3: League Stage (August 22 - September 14, 2025)
This three-week-long round will see only the top 12 teams move ahead to the Grand Finals. The rest will be eliminated.
Stage 4: Grand Finals (September 27 - 28, 2025)
The best 12 teams from the League Stage will battle for the title of FFMIC 2025 Champion. The total prize pool will be distributed among the finalists based on their final standings.
The FFMIC 2025 Online Qualifiers stage is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling phases in the history of Indian Free Fire esports. With the stakes higher than ever, and teams ready to give it their all, fans can expect explosive matches and non-stop entertainment.
Don’t miss the livestreaming of the Free Fire Max India Cup 2025 on the official YouTube channel and cheer for your favourite teams. Mark the date and time now, because the future stars of Indian Free Fire Max are about to be born!
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The rise of Free Fire Max after the ban
This will be the first official Free Fire tournament in India since the game was banned back in 2022 due to security concerns. Now, Garena is relaunching the esports journey through Free Fire Max, the enhanced version of the original battle royale game with better graphics and performance.
The Free Fire Max India Cup 2025 is not just a competition-it is a celebration of the game's return, aiming to elevate Indian esports to new heights.
FFMIC 2025 prize pool and selection process
To mark this grand return, Garena has announced a prize pool of Rs 1 crore for FFMIC 2025. The goal is to identify and promote the best Free Fire Max teams in India, giving them a shot at national fame and substantial cash rewards.
The journey started with the FFC Qualifiers, held on July 13, 2025, where registered teams played 12 matches each. Only their top 8 scores were counted towards the final leaderboard, ensuring a fair and performance-based evaluation.
Online Qualifiers Stage: Format, Date and Time
Following the FFC Qualifiers, 48 teams have now progressed to the Online Qualifiers stage of the Free Fire Max India Cup 2025. This crucial phase will decide which teams make it to the national spotlight and move closer to the Grand Finals.
Online Qualifiers Schedule
Week 1: 26th & 27th July 2025Week 2: 2nd & 3rd August 2025
Start Time
FFMIC 2025: Where to Watch the Livestreaming
All the matches of the FFMIC 2025 Online Qualifiers stage will be livestreamed exclusively on the Free Fire Max Esports India Official YouTube channel. Fans can tune in to catch all the action live from 6 PM onwards.
How the Online Qualifiers will work
Week 1 Format (July 26–27)
48 teams split into 4 groupsEach group plays 6 matchesTop 9 teams from each group progress to Week 2Remaining teams get eliminated
Week 2 Format (August 2–3)
Full List of 48 Teams Qualified for Online Qualifiers
Here are the 48 teams that made it to the next round of FFMIC 2025:
| S.No. | Teams |
|---|---|
| 1 | RamRajyaEsp |
| 2 | Jonty Gaming |
| 3 | OGxElite |
| 4 | FX-ESP |
| 5 | Vintage Esports |
| 6 | HN Esports |
| 7 | DdG_Gamer |
| 8 | Revenge Venom |
| 9 | Deceptionz |
| 10 | CFF Esports |
| 11 | NG Silver Eagles |
| 12 | PVS ARMY |
| 13 | ToxicTop |
| 14 | STARGAMERS |
| 15 | BLOODHUNTERS |
| 16 | CHAMPIONS |
| 17 | RG_CHEAT |
| 18 | CSRTOPking |
| 19 | TOPMADNESS |
| 20 | TNM.Esports |
| 21 | 7xGhost |
| 22 | Kar98.Army |
| 23 | TeamChampions |
| 24 | DEMON_LORDS |
| 25 | LUNGIGANG |
| 26 | TeamTitan |
| 27 | K9Esports |
| 28 | ITZELITE |
| 29 | SWIGGY |
| 30 | GodLikeEsports |
| 31 | BEHAMPUR_IIT |
| 32 | TwoSideGamers |
| 33 | jod1Army |
| 34 | QUIRKIES |
| 35 | LOOSERSOOD |
| 36 | WarlineEngine |
| 37 | RNXEsports |
| 38 | OVERPOWER |
| 39 | TooYoungToCook |
| 40 | NG-PROS |
| 41 | GW-MANISH |
| 42 | W2R_Esports |
| 43 | legendEsports |
| 44 | UNC-Esports |
| 45 | BiproGaming |
| 46 | TotalGaming |
| 47 | BFAx |
| 48 | WINGS-GMRS |
These teams will be battling it out for glory, recognition, and a chance to be crowned national champions.
Free Fire MAX India Cup 2025 Format: Tournament Stages Explained
The tournament will take place in four stages, each more competitive than the last. Here's a breakdown:
Stage 1: In-Game Qualifiers (July 13, 2025)
All registered squads competed, and the best performers advanced to the Online Qualifiers.
Stage 2: Online Qualifiers (July 26 - August 3, 2025)
The top 48 teams will now compete in this round, fighting for a place in the League Stage. Intense matches and elimination rounds await.
Stage 3: League Stage (August 22 - September 14, 2025)
This three-week-long round will see only the top 12 teams move ahead to the Grand Finals. The rest will be eliminated.
Stage 4: Grand Finals (September 27 - 28, 2025)
The best 12 teams from the League Stage will battle for the title of FFMIC 2025 Champion. The total prize pool will be distributed among the finalists based on their final standings.
The FFMIC 2025 Online Qualifiers stage is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling phases in the history of Indian Free Fire esports. With the stakes higher than ever, and teams ready to give it their all, fans can expect explosive matches and non-stop entertainment.
Don’t miss the livestreaming of the Free Fire Max India Cup 2025 on the official YouTube channel and cheer for your favourite teams. Mark the date and time now, because the future stars of Indian Free Fire Max are about to be born!
To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.