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The Free Fire MAX India Cup (FFMIC) 2026 Spring Knockout Stage begins today, bringing together some of the best Free Fire teams from across the country. After weeks of intense qualifier rounds, the competition now enters a crucial phase where 18 top teams will battle to secure a place in the Grand Finals.
With high stakes and strong lineups, every match in this stage is important. Teams will need consistent performances to stay in contention and move closer to the championship.
FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 1 Schedule
On the first day of the Knockout Stage, Group A and Group B teams will compete against each other. A total of six matches will be played across different maps.
The matches will start in the evening and continue for nearly three hours.
Match Timings
| Match | Map | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Erangel | 05:50 PM |
| Game 2 | Miramar | 06:20 PM |
| Game 3 | Sanhok | 06:50 PM |
| Game 4 | Vikendi | 07:20 PM |
| Game 5 | Miramar | 07:50 PM |
| Game 6 | Erangel | 08:20 PM |
Fans can expect fast-paced action as teams fight for valuable points in the opening day of the Knockout Stage.
FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 1 Teams
The opening day features strong teams from Group A and Group B, many of which have already proven their skill during the qualifier stage.
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
These teams will compete across multiple maps and aim to collect maximum points on Day 1
FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Format Explained
The Knockout Stage of FFMIC 2026 Spring is played over three weeks and follows a structured competitive format.
Week 1
A total of 18 teams are divided into three groups - Group A, Group B, and Group C. Teams compete in a round-robin format, where each team plays 12 matches during the first three days.
Week 2
Based on their performance, teams are divided into two pools:
- Top 12 Teams
- Bottom 6 Teams
The competition becomes more intense here, as only the top-performing teams each day move directly to Point Rush and Champion Rush.
Week 3
In the final week, all teams compete in an 18-match battle, where only the top six teams earn a chance to join the Grand Finals.
Where to Watch FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 1
Fans can watch all the live matches of FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 1 on the official Free Fire MAX Esports India YouTube channel and Facebook page.
The live stream will begin at 5:30 PM, featuring pre-match analysis, player interviews, and expert discussion before the first game starts.
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