Free Fire Returns to India with Esports Event

Free Fire is making a triumphant return to India with a major competitive tournament

The Free Fire MAX India Cup features an impressive ₹1 crore prize pool, marking Garena's strategic push to reclaim market share from BGMI

Three years after its ban, Free Fire is staging a major comeback in one of the world's most lucrative mobile gaming markets. India recorded 8.45 billion mobile game downloads between 2024-2025, with battle royale titles like Free Fire and BGMI consistently topping the charts.

A bold competitive play

This tournament represents more than just a game relaunch - it's a direct challenge to BGMI's esports dominance in India. Since its return, BGMI has established itself as the country's premier mobile esport, making this ₹1 crore tournament Garena's statement of intent.

With Free Fire also set to appear at this year's Esports World Cup, Garena is clearly prioritizing competitive gaming as part of its global strategy. For players looking to explore more battle royale options, we've compiled expert recommendations for the best mobile battle royale games available today.