Free Fire Max just put out the full plan for its major upcoming event, Free Fire Max Asia Invitational 2025 (FFMAI 2025). The setup is larger scale, more intense, and has caused some stir. Matches run in both BR and CS modes, with leading teams from different countries facing off.

If you follow FF India Esports, this guide covers it all for you. It includes everything from qualifiers to grand finals, formats for BR and CS, plus the full team roster.

Free Fire Max Asia Invitational Cup 2025

Which Teams Will Play in FFMAI 2025?

Eighteen teams from 18 countries join the tournament. Some earn spots via qualifiers, others get straight invites.

India Teams (8 Teams)

India brings a solid lineup this round:

  • ST Elite
  • Total Gaming Esports
  • GodLike
  • NG Pros
  • Reckoning Esports
  • Nightmare
  • Head Hunters
  • OGx TSG

Thailand Teams

  • Team Falcons
  • Avid

Falcons pack serious power, while Avid's distinct meta style makes them a real threat.

Nepal Teams

  • DRS
  • Rising Gods
  • GBE Esports

Indonesia Teams

  • BTR (Bigetron) × Vitality collaboration
  • KAGINDRA Esports

Malaysia

  • Magna Esports

Vietnam

  • GOW
  • PE Esports

Bangladesh (6 Teams)

  • Redx
  • The Gold
  • Reflex United
  • BD Top One
  • Redcliff
  • Fangs

FFMAI 2025 Full Schedule (BR + CS)

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The event splits into two sections:

  • BR (Battle Royale) Mode
  • CS (Clash Squad) Mode

Each has its own timeline and rules.

1. BR Mode Full Schedule

BR Qualifiers: 5–7 December 2025
Over three days, 18 teams compete, with the top 10 advancing to the BR Main Event.

  • Day 1 – 5 Dec: Group B vs Group C
  • Day 2 – 6 Dec: Group A vs Group B
  • Day 3 – 7 Dec: Group A vs Group C

Group Distribution (Qualifiers)

Group A
  • NG Pros
  • GodLike
  • The Goat Esports
  • GOW
  • BD Top One
  • TSG
Group B
  • Reflex
  • Nightmare
  • Rising Gods
  • Kagendra Esports
  • Redcliff
  • Head Hunters
Group C
  • Avid
  • GBE Esports
  • Meta Ninjas
  • Revenant Xspark
  • Fangs
  • Reckoning Esports

Qualifiers Result
18 teams → Top 10 qualify
8 teams eliminated

BR Main Event: 11–13 December 2025
Eighteen teams take part:

  • 10 Qualified Teams
  • 8 Invited Teams

Invited Teams (BR Main Event)

  • ST Elite
  • Falcons
  • Vitality
  • Total Gaming Esports
  • DRS
  • PE Esports
  • Redx
  • Magna Esports

The 18 teams split into three groups A, B, C (6 teams per group).
Groups get set after qualifiers.

Grand Finals – 14 December 2025
Top 12 teams from Main Event advance to Grand Finals
Remaining 6 teams eliminated

Grand Final Format – Champion Trust Format
The team with the strongest overall performance wins the FFMAI 2025 title.

2. CS Mode (Clash Squad)

Top 16 teams from BR Main Event compete.

Format: Single Elimination (Best of 3)
16 teams in bracket style
Each match Best of 3
Losers out right away
Winners advance

Structure

  • Round 1 → 8 Matches
  • Winners → Quarter Final
  • Quarter Final → Semi Final
  • Semi Final → Grand Final

The final winner takes the CS title.

FFMAI 2025 Prize Pool (Estimated)

No official prize pool yet, but word is it might hit ₹40–50 lakh. Garena should confirm it soon.

Why Is This Format Slightly Controversial?

Certain teams skip qualifiers with direct invites, while others grind through them.

Fans are asking:

  • "Why do some teams get direct spots?"
  • "Shouldn't everyone have equal chances?"

This has kicked off some community talk, adding a bit of controversy.

Final Thoughts

FFMAI 2025 stands as the largest and best-organized Free Fire Max tournament yet. It features:

  • BR + CS modes
  • Teams from across Asia
  • Elite squads
  • Challenging structure
  • High-stakes Grand Final

FF India Esports fans, mark your calendars. Garena will drop more info soon on prize pool, streams, groups, and brackets.