Garena announces offline City Qualifiers across four Indian cities as teams battle for FFMIC 2026 Spring spots and a shot at the Esports World Cup 2026.
The Free Fire Max India Cup is back, and it's bigger than before. Garena just revealed the FFMIC 2026 Spring City Qualifiers schedule with offline LAN events happening across four major cities. Teams are gearing up for intense battles with over ₹1 crore prize pool and three direct slots to the Esports World Cup 2026 on the line.
FFMIC 2026 City Qualifiers Locations and Dates
The FFMIC 2026 Spring City Qualifiers bring offline competition back to the grassroots level. Four cities host these LANs at college venues and indoor arenas. Each location welcomes 144 teams, but only the winner from each city advances to the main event. That's brutal competition right there.
Here's where and when the action happens:
- Lucknow - February 7, 2026, at CLUB GUSTO, Gomti Nagar
- Kolkata - February 7, 2026, at SUHANI BANQUETS, Maheshtala
- Hyderabad - February 8, 2026, at Mihira Banquets, Ramanthapur
- Ahmedabad - February 8, 20,26 at Swarnim Business HUB-1, Godrej Garden City
Teams outside these cities must travel to compete. No online option exists for City Qualifiers. It's all offline, all real pressure.
How the 48 Team Slots Break Down
FFMIC 2026 Spring features 48 teams total. Slots are divided smartly to include both top orgs and fresh talent:
Direct Invites get 6 spots. These teams crushed it in the September 2025 edition. Total Gaming Esports, S8UL, GDR, RNTX, Olympians, and Team Hind secured these.
City Qualifiers hand out 4 spots, one winner per city. Winners from Lucknow, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad join the main event.
In-Game Qualifiers fill the remaining 38 slots. That's where most teams enter through open FFC Mode qualifiers starting February 15.
Complete FFMIC 2026 Tournament Timeline
Mark your calendars. Here's the full FFMIC 2026 Spring roadmap:
- City Qualifiers kick off February 7-8 with offline LANs.
- FFC Mode In-Game Qualifiers open February 15 for online competitors.
- Group Stage runs for two weeks. Week 1 goes from February 26 to March 1. Week 2 happens March 6-8.
- Knockout Stage spreads across three weeks. Week 1 runs March 20-22, Week 2 hits March 27-29, and Week 3 closes April 3-5.
- Grand Finals explode April 18-19. April 18 features the Point Rush format. April 19 wraps up with Champion Rush to crown the winner.
What Teams Need to Know
- City Qualifier teams must show up in person.
- Bring your A-game because 144 squads fight for one spot per city. Practice hard, study maps, and tighten your squad chemistry.
- In-Game Qualifier teams have more slots but face thousands of competitors.
- FFC Mode opens February 15, so start grinding now.
- The three-month journey from February to April tests endurance, skill, and mental toughness.
- One bad day eliminates your FFMIC 2026 Spring dreams.
Well, FFMIC 2026 Spring City Qualifiers officially launch the season. Whether you're competing in Lucknow's LAN or grinding FFC Mode online, the road to glory starts now. Top teams, underdogs, and everyone in between will clash for that ₹1 crore prize pool and EWC qualification.
The countdown has begun, so prepare your roster, lock in strategies, and bring the heat.