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Garena has officially unveiled all 18 categories for the much-awaited Free Fire MAX Booyah Awards 2026, creating excitement across the Indian gaming and esports community. The awards will honor the best esports athletes, teams, streamers, and content creators who have made a remarkable impact in the Free Fire MAX ecosystem over the past year.
This article takes a detailed look at every category announced for the second edition of the Booyah Awards.
Free Fire MAX Booyah Awards 2026: Big Announcement
On Sunday, 22 February 2026, Garena officially announced the second edition of the Free Fire MAX Booyah Awards. According to the organizers, the 2026 edition will be much grander than last year, with participation from top esports players, leading creators, popular streamers, and special celebrity guests.
Esports Categories at Booyah Awards 2026
These awards are dedicated to professional esports players and teams who delivered outstanding performances in competitive Free Fire MAX tournaments:
- Sniper of the Year
- Rusher of the Year
- IGL (In-Game Leader) of the Year
- Caster of the Year
- Esports Team of the Year
- Female Esports Athlete of the Year
The winners in these categories will be selected based on performance, leadership, consistency, and contribution to the competitive scene.
Creator and Community Categories
These categories celebrate content creators who educate, entertain, and inform the Free Fire MAX community:
- Comeback Creator of the Year
- Emerging Star
- Best Educational / Tutorial Channel
- News Creator of the Year
- Most Entertaining Creator - Male
- Most Entertaining Creator - Female
- Streamer of the Year - Content
- Streamer of the Year - Gameplay
- Best Short-Form Creator
- Regional Creator of the Year
- Creator of the Year - Content
- Creator of the Year - Gameplay
These awards recognize creators who consistently deliver quality content through tutorials, live streams, short videos, news updates, and entertaining gameplay.
Event Venue and Expected Dates
This will be the second edition of the Booyah Awards. The inaugural Free Fire MAX Booyah Awards 2025 was held on 7 June 2025 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata, marking a historic moment for Indian Free Fire esports.
Garena has not yet confirmed the venue and official dates for the 2026 edition. However, reports suggest the awards ceremony may take place in mid-March 2026, once ongoing tournaments like FFMIC 2026 conclude and players become available.
Final Words
With 18 diverse categories covering esports excellence and creator influence, the Free Fire MAX Booyah Awards 2026 aims to celebrate the entire Free Fire community. From professional players to grassroots creators, the event promises to be one of the biggest gaming award shows of the year.
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