FFMAI 2026 Fall Play-Ins Day 1: Live Streaming, Teams, Groups, and Match Schedule
The Free Fire MAX Asia Invitational (FFMAI) 2026 Fall Play-Ins will begin on October 16, 2026. On Day 1, teams from Groups A and C will compete in six matches as they aim to secure valuable points in the tournament.
A total of 18 teams have been divided into three groups for the three-day Play-Ins stage. Only seven teams will qualify for the main event, while the remaining 11 teams will be eliminated.
The FFMAI 2026 Fall tournament will continue until October 25, 2026. It will feature 29 teams from across Asia, including 11 teams that have already qualified for the main event through their respective regional competitions. The main event will offer a total prize pool of $50,000. All matches will be played online.
FFMAI 2026 Fall Play-Ins: Participating Teams and Groups
The 18 participating teams have been divided into three groups, with six teams in each.
Group A
Clutza Esports
NG Pros
Revenant XSpark
Mentiras GG
Coffin Makers Esports
Khan Official
Group B
TSG Pros
Orangutan X Elite
Total Gaming Esports
Team Rage
Kingdom Hearts
Rogue Esports
Group C
S8UL
Resurrection Esports
Pirate Esports
Titan Esports
DRS Gaming
Hotshot Esports
How to Watch FFMAI 2026 Fall Play-Ins Day 1 Live
Fans can watch all six matches of the opening day through the Free Fire MAX India Esports Official YouTube channel. The livestream is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM IST.
FFMAI 2026 Fall Play-Ins Day 1 Schedule
The following matches will feature teams from Groups A and C:
Match 1: 5:50 PM IST
Match 2: 6:20 PM IST
Match 3: 6:50 PM IST
Match 4: 7:20 PM IST
Match 5: 7:50 PM IST
Match 6: 8:20 PM IST
Teams to Watch in FFMAI 2026 Fall Play-Ins
Resurrection Esports will enter the competition with confidence after finishing as runners-up in the Free Fire MAX India Cup (FFMIC) 2026 Fall. TSG Pros also delivered a strong performance, securing third place in the same tournament.
Both teams have qualified for the FFWS 2026 Global Finals and will look to maintain their momentum during the Asia Invitational.
Clutza Esports, Total Gaming Esports, and Revenant XSpark also showed promising performances in the FFMIC 2026 Fall. Meanwhile, NG Pros and S8UL will aim to improve their results and make a stronger impression in this competition.
Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal Teams Aim for Strong Performances
Several teams from other Asian regional tournaments will also be looking to make their mark in the FFMAI 2026 Fall Play-Ins.
Pirate Esports finished second in the FFWS 2026 Bangladesh Fall, while Titan Esports secured third place. Both teams will aim to carry their regional tournament form into the international competition.
Hotshot Esports finished as runners-up in the FFWS 2026 Pakistan Fall, with Khan Official taking third place. Their performances make them teams to watch during the Play-Ins.
DRS Gaming and Coffin Makers Esports also delivered notable results in the FFWS 2026 Nepal Fall, finishing second and third, respectively. They will now have an opportunity to compete against some of Asia's strongest Free Fire MAX teams.
With only seven qualification spots available, every match will be important for the participating teams. The opening day could play a crucial role in determining which squads build early momentum in the race for the FFMAI 2026 Fall main event.
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