Free Fire Esports World Cup (FFWC) 2025 is the Free Fire global championship held as part of the Esports World Cup 2025 multi-game event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament features 18 professional teams from around the world competing to be the best in mobile esports, with a total prize pool of USD 1 million. The tournament runs from July 16 to July 20, 2025.
Tournament Format – Three Main Stages
1. Knockout Stage (July 16–18)
- The 18 teams were divided into 3 groups of 6 teams each.
- Each team played 12 drop matches, for a total of 18 matches per group.
- Only the top 12 teams based on points advanced to the next stage (Point Rush and Grand Final).
2. Point Rush (July 19)
- The 12 qualified teams will compete in six matches that day.
- Each team will earn headstart points based on their finishing position, which will then carry over to the Grand Finals.
3. Grand Finals – Champion Rush (July 20)
- 12 teams start the Finals with headstart points earned from Point Rush
- Champion Rush format with up to 10 matches: the first team to reach 80+ points and win a match (Booyah!) is crowned champion. If no team reaches that point threshold, the highest-placed team after the final match wins.
Schedule and Duration EWC 2025
- Knockout Stage: July 16–18
- Point Rush Stage: July 19
- Grand Finals (Champion Rush): July 20
The total tournament lasted for 5 full days with intense gameplay and high strategy in each match.
Participating Team EWC 2025
A total of 18 teams from various countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, Bangladesh, Pakistan, LATAM, and the Middle East, will compete. Some of the teams in the spotlight are:
- EVOS Divine, RRQ Kazu, ONIC Olympus, Team Vitality (Indonesia)
- Team Falcons (Thailand – defending champions 2024)
- Fluxo, paiN Gaming, LOS, AG.AL (Brazil and SEA)
- Core Memory Esports x KOG, Dragons Esports, Rainbow7, Buriram United Esports, Hotshot Esports, Red Hawks
The list of Grand Finals finalists (12 teams after Point Rush) includes: EVOS Divine, RRQ Kazu, paiN Gaming, Team Falcons, LOS, Core Memory, ONIC, Team Vitality, Fluxo, Dragons Esports, AG Global, Buriram, Rainbow7
Prizes & Club Championship Points
Total prize pool: USD 1,000,000 distributed as follows
| Position | Present (USD) | Club Points |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | $300,000 | 1,000 |
| Runner-up | $180,000 | 750 |
| 3rd | $120,000 | 500 |
| 4th | $80,000 | 300 |
| 5–6 | $60,000–50,000 | 200–150 |
| 7–8 | $40,000–35,000 | 100–50 |
| 9–12 | $30,000–15,000 | – |
Results, Champions & MVPs
EVOS Divine (Indonesia)
Won the FFWC 2025 championship with a total of 170 points and 96 eliminations across the 10-match Grand Final scoreboard. The championship was confirmed in the final match when they secured a crucial Booyah. Star player Rasyah received the tournament MVP title and an additional bonus of USD 10,000 for his aggressive and consistent performance throughout the tournament.
RRQ Kazu
Placed second with 123 points, winning $180,000.
Team Vitality
Third place with 120 points, and also strengthens their ranking in the EWC Club Championship.
Conclusion and Strategic Conclusion
FFWC 2025 is more than just a world tournament: it’s a global competition, under the umbrella of the Esports World Cup 2025, with innovative formats like Point Rush and Champion Rush that make every match strategic and high-pressure.
Of the 18 teams that initially competed, only 12 will advance to the Grand Finals, and only one will reach the top of the podium. FFWC features:
- A competitive and fair format with headstart points gives the best performers a head start.
- Large prizes and significant equity in the EWC Club Championship.
- Global impact for brands and organizations: FFWC champions qualify directly for the FFWS Global Finals 2025 in Jakarta.
With its rigorous format, elite teams, and global exposure, FFWC 2025 sets a new standard for mobile battle royale tournaments.
