Overview

• On July 13, squads played 12 matches each in the in-game qualifiers with only their top eight scores counting towards final rankings.
• The top 48 teams were confirmed on July 14 and will advance to online qualifiers from July 26 to August 3.
• Online qualifiers will decide which squads move into league play scheduled for August 22 to September 14, leading up to grand finals on September 27 and 28.
• Garena revived India’s Free Fire competitive scene with its first major tournament since the 2022 ban, offering a ₹1 Crore prize pool sponsored by TEZ.
• Open registration allowed grassroots and professional squads to compete equally under eligibility rules enforcing Indian citizenship, age 16+, Diamond I rank and Level 40+ with three-point deductions for mid-match departures.