The Group Stage of the Free Fire MAX Asia Invitational (FFMAI) 2026 Spring Main Event has officially concluded after three days of intense action from May 14 to 16. Out of the 18 teams competing in the regional esports tournament, only the top 12 secured qualification for the Grand Finals scheduled for May 17.
Indonesia’s Dewa United Horus emerged as the standout performer of the group stage. The squad dominated the competition with an impressive 260 points and three Booyahs, comfortably finishing at the top of the standings. India’s Team Hind secured second place with 191 points after delivering consistent performances throughout the tournament, while Malaysia’s Expand claimed third position with 187 points.
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India enjoyed a strong showing overall, with multiple teams progressing to the finals. Alongside Team Hind, squads such as Autobotz Esports, NXT Esports, iQOO Total Gaming, GodLike Esports and Revenant XSpark also advanced to the final stage.
The remaining finalists include Straw Hats, Team Akkee, Horaa Esports and Extreme EX.
Several well-known teams, including Titanic Esport, Pandora Stars and GG Instinct, were eliminated after failing to finish inside the qualification zone.
The Grand Finals will use the Champion Rush format instead of the traditional points system. With a prize pool of nearly $50,000 at stake, teams will need aggressive strategies and consistent performances to secure the regional championship title.
