Free Fire is packed with new esports events in April 2026. As the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) is all set to kick off the qualifier events, the LATAM 2026 EWC Qualifier tournament is next in line. Teams will not only fight for a decent share of the prize pool, but they’ll also be looking into some lucrative slot allocations in the upcoming EWC 2026. Organized by Garena, the regional pro league tournament will take place online.
Free Fire World Series (FFWS) LATAM 2026 EWC Qualifier: Schedule and Format
The event has a marathon ahead of itself as it will kick off in the first week of April and will end on June 13th, 2026. The first phase, the Regular Stage, will initiate on the 4th of April and will run till the 24th of May 2026. There will be 18 teams in total, eight weeks of fighting, 96 total matches, and the top four teams will advance to the grand finals.
The Playoffs will take place on the 30th of May. 12 teams will play a total of six matches, and the top four will advance to the Grand Finals, while the remaining teams will enter the Repechage Stage. The Repechage stage will feature 12 teams again and the top four will step into the Grand Finals.
The Grand Finals will be a massive action hub as the toughest 12 from the entire run will meet here. The Champion Rush format will be applied here, and the highest point receiver will wear the champion crown.
Prize Pool
As already mentioned, there will be a total of 18 teams for the grand event. We do not have the prize pool amount yet, but a path will be set for the top-ranked teams to climb higher, i.e., the next global event in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what teams will get from the 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
There will be 18 teams in the event. Some of the teams are from the 2025 season, and the rest are from the Promotion Series. Here’s a list of the teams:
- 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 is going to be an online event, so you will have to watch the matches online from several social media channels of the game. To enjoy the non-stop action and ultimate showdowns, you need to check the official YouTube channel of Garena Free Fire LATAM.
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