April 2026 will be a busy month for competitive Free Fire, with several esports events planned. The qualifying rounds for the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) are starting, followed by the LATAM 2026 EWC Qualifier tournament. Teams will compete for prize money and the chance to earn a spot in the EWC 2026. This online regional pro league tournament is organized by Garena.
Free Fire World Series (FFWS) LATAM 2026 EWC Qualifier: Schedule and Format
The event is a lengthy one, starting in the first week of April and concluding on June 13th, 2026. The initial phase, called the Regular Stage, begins on April 4th and lasts until May 24th, 2026. Eighteen teams will compete over eight weeks in a total of 96 matches, with the top four teams moving on to the final championship round.
The Playoffs are scheduled for May 30th. Twelve teams will compete in six matches, with the four highest-performing teams moving on to the Grand Finals. The remaining teams will have another chance to qualify through the Repechage Stage, which will also involve twelve teams. The top four from the Repechage will then join the others in the Grand Finals.
The Grand Finals will be packed with excitement as the top 12 players compete for the championship. Using the Champion Rush format, the player with the most points will be crowned the winner.
Prize Pool
So, there are going to be 18 teams competing, which is awesome! We don’t know the exact prize money yet, but the top teams will definitely have a clear path to qualify for the next big tournament – it’s happening in Saudi Arabia! Here’s a breakdown of what everyone can expect to win from this event:
| TEAM RANKING | PRIZE POOL |
|---|---|
| The Champion | EWC 2026 Slot + $30,000 |
| Runner-up | EWC 2026 Slot + $12,000 |
| 3rd | $6,000 |
| 4th | $4,000 |
| 5th-6th | $3,000 |
| 7th-8th | $2,000 |
| 9th | $1,800 |
| 10th | $1,500 |
| 11th-12th | $800 |
Participating Teams
The event will feature 18 teams. These teams come from either the 2025 season or earned their spots through the Promotion Series. Here’s the team list:
- LYON
- HNS Esport
- Florida FLF
- Nova Legion
- Leviatán
- All Glory Gamerhood
- 9z Team
- KOI
- CACM Esports
- Blue Cheese
- Estorm DRK
- LMG Esport
- GunDynasty
- Infinity
- Quisqueya FD
- Monou.gg
- Fuego
- Chill Esports
Where to watch the FFWS LATAM 2026 EWC Qualifier
This event will be streamed online, so you can watch the matches on various social media platforms. For continuous action and the final battles, be sure to visit the official Garena Free Fire LATAM YouTube channel.
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