18 teams are ready to light their fire at the Free Fire SEA Invitational
BY:Fathy Elsayeh
• From May 12 to 28, 90 top-notch players from across eight regions will converge to compete for the coveted championship title at the very first Free Fire SEA Invitational
Cairo, Egypt – 30 April 2023 — Get ready to witness an epic battle of fiery proportions as Free Fire’s first multiregional tournament of the year ignites this May! Set to showcase the competitive spirit of 18 teams from MCPS, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Europe, MEA, Taiwan, and Pakistan, Free Fire SEA Invitational (FFSI): Light Your Fire envisions an electrifying stage that inspires players to unleash their utmost potential on the road to victory.
FFSI is divided into two stages, the Group Stage and Grand Finals, which will take place from May 12 to 21 and May 26 to 28 respectively. Fans can tune in to all the live action on YouTube, the official broadcast partner of FFSI, as top teams battle it out for a chance at the $300,000 prize pool.
18 teams to compete in the Group Stage, with 12 moving on to the Grand Finals
In the Group Stage, teams will be divided into three groups of six, with each team playing a total of 24 heart-stopping matches. The first two seeds from the same qualifying region will not be allocated to the same group, and each group will have no more than two teams from the same region. Fans and players can stay tuned to the Group Stage Draw results on May 7, which will reveal the team lineups in each group.
The 18 teams that have qualified for the Group Stage are:
(Genesis Dogma SF – First Raiders Eclipse – Morph Team – G Arsy Aphrodite) from Indonesia, (EArena – EVOS.Phoenix – Magic Esport – FW Esports) from Thailand, (Team Flash – SBTC Esports – P Esports – Eagle Esport) from Vietnam, (Expand – Farang Esports) from Malaysia, Cambodia, The Philippines, and Sri Lanka, Vastomundo from Europe, ALPHA from Middle East, RZX x Legacy from Pakistan, LGDS from Taiwan.
The ultimate showdown of the Grand Finals will take place from May 26 to 28, where the top twelve teams from the Group Stage will compete in a series of six matches per day. Viewers can look forward to a high-octane display of skill, strategy, and passion as these teams battle it out for the ultimate championship title!
Light Your Fire at Free Fire SEA Invitational
Free Fire introduces the slogan “Light Your Fire”, seeking to inspire every player to tap into their inner spark and unleash their full potential this FFSI. While “Light” represents the power of each player to ignite their own and their teammates’ potential, fueling motivation and momentum towards victory, “Fire” represents the fiery enthusiasm and burning desire that drives all contenders to pursue their dreams and reach the pinnacle of success.
Catch the tournament live on Free Fire’s official channels
All matches will be livestreamed from 1 pm Cairo time on YouTube, the official tournament broadcast partner, for fans to witness the battle unfold.
For more updates on FFSI, stay tuned to the official Garena Free Fire Esports channels:
● Website
● YouTube
● Instagram
Free Fire can be downloaded on both the Apple iOS App and Google Play store.
About Garena
Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Free Fire, its self-developed mobile battle royale title, was the most downloaded mobile game in the world in 2019, 2020, and 2021, according to data.ai, previously known as App Annie.
Garena is run by passionate gamers and has a unique understanding of what gamers want. It exclusively licences and publishes hit titles from global partners – such as Arena of Valor, Call of Duty: Mobile, and League of Legends – in selected markets globally. Garena champions social and entertainment experiences through games, enabling its communities to engage and interact. Garena is also a leading esports organiser and hosts some of the world’s biggest esports events.
Garena is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Garena, Sea’s other core businesses include its e-commerce arm, Shopee, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.
