- By Alex David
- Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Garena has officially announced the TEZ Free Fire Ma India Cup 2025 (TEZ FFMIC), unveiling the long-awaited return of Free Fire esports to India after a two-year hiatus. The tournament will use Free Fire Max and have a total prize pool of Rs 1 crore. This marks the beginning of mobile esports in India. Registrations through the game interface and official Garena social media pages will open on July 7, 2025.
Free Fire Ma to Host Free Fire Tournament 2025
While Free Fire continues to be banned for the time being in India, its enhanced version, Free Fire Max, will host the tournament. Because Free Fire Max is still operating in India, his continued availability now stands as the backbone for Garena’s esports revival.
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TEZ FFMIC 2025: Tournament Schedule and Format
Garena has revealed the complete tournament structure and timeline:
Stage | Dates |
In-Game Qualifiers | July 13, 2025 |
Online Qualifiers | July 26 – August 3, 2025 |
League Stage | August 22 – September 14, 2025 |
Grand Finals | September 27 – 28, 2025 |
- The top 48 teams from the In-Game Qualifiers will advance to the Online Qualifiers.
- Every team can participate in a maximum of 12 matches.
- The League Stage will consist of the top 8 teams who came from the Online Qualifiers, with the best teams progressing to the Grand Finals.
Free Fire 2025 Tournament: Registration Rules & Eligibility
Players must meet the following criteria to participate:
Minimum Rank: Diamond 1
Minimum Level: 40
Only players fulfilling both conditions will be eligible to register.
Why Free Fire Was Banned in India
The initial version of Free Fire got banned in 2022 along with other apps linked to Chinese companies. The reason given by the Indian government was for 'security reasons'. After the title was expected to become available again in 2023, that did not happen. The original version is still unavailable while Free Fire Max is functional and has supported Garena’s return to esports.
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Community Reactions & Competitive Landscape
The news has generated a lot of buzz, and reactions from fans include:
“Ache din ki shuruaat ho gyii!”
“Abhi maza aiyega na bidu!”
With its arrival, Free Fire looks to compete with BGMI while further developing the competitive scene in India, giving more options and a fresh wave of enthusiasm in mobile esports.
Conclusion
The TEZ Free Fire Ma India Cup 2025 marks a new era for Free Fire esports in India. The tournament comes equipped with a ₹1 crore prize pool, and straightforward qualification requirements, so players have an opportunity to soar to new heights of competition.
