The TEZ Free Fire MAX India Cup 2026 Spring aka FFMIC 2026 Spring has officially been announced, bringing a high-stakes Battle Royale format to the Indian esports scene. With a grueling multi-stage qualification process and a unique Grand Final scoring system, only the most elite survivors will claim the crown. Read more about TEZ FFMIC 2026 Spring Format details below.
Here is everything you need to know about the tournament format and key dates.
TEZ FFMIC 2026 Spring Format: Qualification Stages
The path to becoming India’s champion starts at the grassroots level:
- City Qualifiers (Feb 7–8): Held across four major cities—Lucknow, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. 144 teams from each city will battle, but only one champion team per city will advance directly to the top 48.
- In-Game FFC Registrations (Feb 9): A massive open opportunity for players nationwide. Eligibility requires an account level of at least 40 and a Diamond 1 rank in Battle Royale.
- Direct Invites: Six top-performing teams from 2025, including IQ Total Gaming, SAUL Elite, NG Pros, and Team Hind, receive direct entries into the Group Stage.
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The Group and Knockout Stages
The competition intensifies as 48 elite squads are divided into four groups (A, B, C, and D).
- Week 1 (Feb 26 – Mar 1): The top 9 teams from each group move forward to the next round.
- Week 2 (Mar 6 – Mar 8): The 36 remaining teams are reshuffled into three new groups. Only the top 6 teams per group qualify for the knockout stage.
- Knockout Stage (Mar 20 – Apr 5): 18 teams battle through a series of tactical rounds. Over three weeks of intense play, teams will be whittled down until only the final 12 remain for the Grand Finals.
TEZ FFMIC 2026 Spring Grand Finals: The Champion Rush
Scheduled for April 25 and 26, the finale introduces a high-pressure format designed to find the ultimate champion.
- Day 1: Point Rush (April 25): All 12 teams play six games to earn “Head Start Points” for the final day. The first-place team starts Day 2 with 10 points, while teams down to sixth place receive scaled starting points.
- Day 2: The Ultimate Showdown (April 26): To win, a team must reach a minimum of 80 points AND secure a Booyah. There is no limit on the number of games played; the tournament continues until a team achieves this specific combination.
Player Eligibility
To participate in FFMIC 2026, survivors must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Minimum 16 years old on the day of the match.
- Account Level: 40 or higher.
- Rank: Heroic rank (for City Qualifiers) or Diamond 1 (for FFC).
