Garena's Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2023 will start on November 10, featuring 18 best teams globally. See the tournament's format and prize pool below.
FFWS 2023 Tournament Overview
The highly anticipated Free Fire World Series (FFWS) by Garena is set to return on November 10, following several months of intense competition in local qualifying rounds worldwide. The tournament will feature 18 qualified teams from 8 leagues around the world, who will land in Thailand to battle for the ultimate championship title and a slice of the massive USD 1,000,000 prize pool.
Garena has also revealed the official theme of this year's World Series - "Own The Glory." This theme will shine a spotlight on the 90 world-class professional players who will be giving their best performance on an international stage to bring pride and honor to their respective leagues. Fans of Free Fire can support their favorite teams in their quest for championship glory and participate in the action.
Free Fire World Series 2023 Tournament Format and Qualified Teams
The FFWS 2023 tournament will consist of three stages: Knockout, Point Rush, and the Grand Finals. Eighteen teams have qualified for the Knockout Stage, which will take place on November 10 to 12 and November 17 to 19. The teams will be divided into three groups of six, and each group will play 24 matches across two weekends.
Here are the teams (per region) qualified for FFWS 2023.
Liga Brasileira de Free Fire (LBFF)
- MIBR (Group A)
- Magic Squad (Group A)
- LOUD (Group C)
Free Fire League Latinoamerica (FFL)
- All Glory Gaming (Group A)
- Furious Gaming (Group B)
- OSAKA (Group C)
Free Fire Thailand Pro League (FFPL)
- Buriram United Esports (Group A)
- CGGG (Group B)
- EXP Esports (Group C)
Free Fire Master League (FFML)
- Thorrad (Group A)
- RRQ Kazu (Group B)
- Poco Star (Group C)
Vietnam Free Fire League Summer
- GOW (Group B)
- WAG (Group B)
- P Esports (Group C)
MCPS (Malaysia, Cambodia, Philippines, Sri Lanka) Majors
- Expand (Group C)
Pakistan Qualifier
- Hotshot Esports (Group A)
Free Fire MEA (Middle East and Africa) League
- WASK (Group B)
After the initial qualifying round, the top 12 teams will advance to the Point Rush Stage, which will be held from November 24 to 25. During this stage, these teams will play a total of 12 games. Based on their performance in this phase, the teams will earn headstart points for the Grand Finals. The Grand Finals will be held on November 26 and will consist of six matches to determine the FFWS 2023 champion.
Malaysia's esports team, Expand, is now ready to compete in the World Series. With two consecutive wins at the MCPS Majors and a second qualification to the World Series, Expand is becoming a dominant force in the world of esports.
At the forefront of the team is their In-Game Leader, EXP.2Fast, whose exceptional leadership has led the Expand team members to hone their skills to perfection, making them a tough contender on the global stage. The squad's victories in the MCPS region are a testament to their unwavering dedication and extraordinary teamwork.
FFWS 2023 In-Game Events and Rewards
To boost the excitement during the World Series, Garena is set to launch Ghost Criminal, a special in-game event starting on November 17. The event will introduce players to the story of Ghost Criminal, who, with the help of an old friend, tries to steal the FFWS trophy. Will Kelly be able to prevent him in time? You can find out in the main CG that will be released on November 17.
As part of the episode, a limited edition bundle named "Top Criminal – Ghost" will be available. This bundle is the latest addition to the popular "Top Criminal" series, and it features a unique cyan color scheme. Moreover, it comes with special smoke-like effects that enhance the overall experience of using it.
Free Fire players can expect new in-game activities, including milestone missions and a spectral Craftland map. Ghost Criminal-themed freebies, including a Trogon weapon, surfboard, and motorbike, will also be distributed.
Where to watch the FFWS 2023 online?
You can watch the games live on YouTube, the official livestream partner of Garena's Free Fire World Series 2023.
Also, the Free Fire Esports Official YouTube channel will release weekly "Own The Glory" episodes introducing the eight participating leagues.
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