Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025 Riyadh: Know date, prize money, qualified teams and more

Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025: The Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025 is all set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 16 to 20 July 2025. This exciting global tournament is part of the larger Esports World Cup 2025, where the world’s top Free Fire teams will battle for the title and a massive prize pool.

Let’s explore the date, prize money, format, qualified teams, and everything else you need to know about the Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025.

When Will Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025 Take Place?

The Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025 will begin on 16 July 2025 and will end with the Grand Finals on 20 July 2025, as reported in Sportskeeda. Over the span of five action-packed days, fans will witness intense matches among the world’s best teams.

What is the Prize Pool for Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025?

The total prize pool for the tournament stands at a whopping $1 million (approx ?8.3 crore). This huge amount makes the Free Fire Esports World Cup one of the most rewarding mobile gaming tournaments of 2025.

Format: How Will the Free Fire World Cup 2025 Be Played?

The tournament will be held in three key stages:

1. Knockout Stage (16–18 July 2025)

• 18 qualified teams will be divided into three groups.
• Each team will play 12 matches in a round-robin format.
• The top 12 teams on the overall leaderboard will move forward.
• The bottom 6 teams will be eliminated.

2. Point Rush Stage (19 July 2025)

• The top 12 teams from the Knockout stage will compete again.
• This stage helps teams earn extra points as a head start for the Grand Finals.

3. Grand Finals (20 July 2025)

The final 12 teams will fight it out for the championship trophy and the $1 million prize pool.

Teams Qualified for Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025

Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025 teams | Credit: Esportsworldcup

A total of 18 teams from different regions have secured their place in the Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025. All of them qualified by performing well in their respective regional tournaments, including the FFWS 2025 SEA Spring, FFWS Brazil, and FFWS LATAM.

Here’s the list of qualified teams:

? Thailand

• Team Falcons (Defending Champions)
• Buriram United Esports
• All Gamers Global
• Virtus.pro

?? Indonesia

• ONIC Olympus
• Team Vitality
• RRQ Kazu
• EVOS Divine
• Core Memory Esports

?? Brazil

• LOS
• Alfa 34
• paiN Gaming
• Fluxo

? LATAM

• Rainbow7
• Visionsystem SPA

? Middle East & South Asia

• ALPHA (Middle East)
• Hotshot Esports (Pakistan)
• Red Hawks (Bangladesh)

Who Are the Favourites to Win Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025?

Team Falcons, the defending champions from Thailand, are one of the top favourites. Although their recent performance at the FFWS 2025 SEA Spring was not up to the mark, they are expected to bounce back strongly to defend their title.

ONIC Olympus from Indonesia will enter the tournament with high confidence after winning the FFWS SEA Spring 2025. Buriram United and Team Vitality, who finished second and third, are also strong contenders.

From Brazil, LOS and Fluxo look impressive. Rainbow7, who topped the LATAM region, and regional champions like Hotshot Esports and Red Hawks are dark horses to watch out for.

How Were the Teams Selected for Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025?

Teams earned their spots based on their performances in regional qualifiers:

• FFWS 2025 SEA Spring gave 8 teams: ONIC Olympus, Buriram United, Vitality, All Gamers, Virtus, RRQ, EVOS Divine, and Core Memory.
• FFWS Brazil 2025 added 4 Brazilian teams: LOS, Fluxo, paiN Gaming, and Alfa 34.

Rainbow7 won the LATAM region.

ALPHA, Hotshot Esports, and Red Hawks won the Middle East, Pakistan, and Bangladesh qualifiers, respectively.

The Free Fire Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be one of the biggest mobile gaming events of the year. With top teams, a huge prize pool, and global excitement, this tournament will be a must-watch for all Free Fire fans.

Keep your calendars marked from 16 to 20 July 2025 and get ready to support your favourite teams in Riyadh!

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