Free Fire World Series - Middle East and North Africa 2026 Spring

Tournament Schedule & Stage Overview

1. Prelims (April 24th – 26th, 2026)

• Participants: 18 teams in total, qualified via the following slots:

  • 8 teams (#7 – #14) from FFWS MEA 2025.

  • 10 teams (#3 – #12) from FFOC Season 1.

• Format: * Teams are divided into 3 groups of 6.

  • The stage features 18 matches played across 3 matchdays in a Round-Robin format.

  • Each team plays a total of 12 matches.

• Advancement Criteria: The top 10 teams advance to the League Stage.

2. League Stage (May 1st – 17th, 2026)

• Participants: 18 teams in total, qualified via the following slots:

  • 6 teams from FFWS MEA 2025.

  • 2 teams (#1 – #2) from FFOC Season 1.

  • 10 teams from the Prelims.

• Format:

  • Duration: 3 weeks, with matchdays scheduled every Friday through Sunday (9 matchdays total).

  • Group Structure: Teams are divided into 3 groups of 6, with groups being reshuffled after each week.

  • Match Count: A total of 48 matches will be played in a Round-Robin format, meaning each team competes in 36 matches overall.

• Special Rules: Teams will earn Headstart Points at the end of each week based on their weekly standings.

• Advancement Criteria: The top 12 teams advance to the Final Stage (Point Rush and Grand Finals).

3. Final Stage (May 23rd – 24th, 2026)

• Participants: The top 12 teams from the League Stage.

• Structure:

  • Point Rush (May 23rd): Teams play 6 matches to secure additional headstart points ahead of the final day.

  • Grand Finals (May 24th): Teams play a high-stakes series of 8 matches to determine the ultimate champion.