The FFMIC 2026 Spring Knockout Stage officially kicks off today. After what we can say weeks of intense qualifiers stage, 18 of the best teams in the country are ready to meet in lobby once again for securing their spot in the Grand Finals. This stage is where the real pressure begins, as every match can make or break a team’s journey in FFMIC 2026.
FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 1 Schedule
On the opening day, match up has been decided between Group A and Group B. A total of six matches will be played on different maps. As per the official schedule, the matches will begin in the late afternoon and will continue till late in the evening.
- Game 1: 5:50 PM
- Game 2: 6:20 PM
- Game 3: 6:50 PM
- Game 4: 7:20 PM
- Game 5: 7:50 PM
- Game 6: 8:20 PM
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FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 1 Teams
Fans will see strong lineups from both Group A and Group B battling it out today. Here are the participating lineups for today’s matches:
Group A Teams:
- Gyan Gaming
- GodLike Esports
- Metaninza
- K9 Esports
- Team Tamilas
- GG Instinct
Group B Teams:
- Reckoning Esports
- 4Ends Esports
- Aerobotz Esports
- Team Hind
- WindgodxTHW ESP
- RNX Esports
Knockout Stage Format Explained
The FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage will follow a three week format. In Week 1, There will be 18 teams that are going to be placed in three groups such as A, B, and C, and will compete in a round robin format.
Here, each of these teams will play a total of 12 matches in the first three days of this stage.
After Week 1, teams are placed in two pools: Top 12 and Bottom 6, based on their performance in Week 2. The competition becomes more competitive as only the top performers from each day of competition in Week 2 get a direct ticket to Point Rush and Champion Rush.
In Week 3, all teams compete in a final 18-match competition, and only the top 6 teams get a shot at joining the finalists.
Where to Watch
You can catch all the live action from the official Free Fire MAX Esports India YouTube Channel and Facebook Page for FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 1. The live stream starts a few minutes before the first match begins to include the desk analysis and the interviews from the players.
