Garena Unveils New Features and Hybrid Format for Series B Return in FFWS BR
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Series B return in Free Fire, a second division aimed at deepening connections with Brazilian fans, offering opportunities for professional players, amateurs, and organizations.
- The tournament features a hybrid format across two stages: Semifinals and Grand Final, with increased team swaps, points awarded based on team position, and eliminations.
- Registration for the Open Qualifier runs from August 25 to September 3, with specific schedule and dates for the Grand Final yet to be announced.
- First and second-placed teams in Series B secure a spot in the next season of Series A and receive an assistance package of R$80,000. Previous Series A participants are not eligible to join Series B. Stay connected via Garenas official Free Fire channels for further updates.
Garena Revamps Series B Return in FFWS BR with Hybrid Format, Enhanced Ranking System, and Increased Team Swaps
After a three-year hiatus, Series B returns to Free Fire, strengthening Garena’s commitment to the gaming community. This second division aims to deepen connections with Brazilian fans by offering more opportunities for professional players, amateur players, and organizations. It also introduces a refreshed ranking system for the Free Fire World Series Brazil (FFWS BR), which includes increased team swaps. The tournament will feature a hybrid format across two stages, combining invited teams with popular teams from Free Fire’s community tournaments. Here are the details for each stage: Semifinals The Semifinals phase will involve 24 teams competing head-to-head in a group stage format, including 12 teams from the open qualifier and 12 invited teams. These teams will be divided into four groups of six, with two groups playing each day. Scoring in this round awards points based on team position in the overall standings, plus an additional point for every elimination. The top 12 teams from this stage will advance to the Series B Finals. Grand Final
Garena Announces New Format, Registration Dates, and Broadcast Schedule for Series B Grand Final in FFWS BR
The Grand Final will take place over two days, featuring six matches each day. Teams will earn points using a group stage format, starting with carryover points from their Semifinal ranking, in addition to points for every elimination. Specific dates and times for the Grand Final are yet to be announced. Registration and Schedule Registration for the first phase of the Open Qualifier will run from August 25 to September 3. The specific schedule for this stage will be determined based on the number of registered teams. Broadcast Information The group stage of the tournament will span four weeks, with three competition days each week, airing on competition days at 6 PM BRT on Garena Esports BR’s official channels. The Series B Finals are scheduled for October 18 and 19, with broadcasts beginning at 1 PM BRT. Prizes and Advancement The first- and second-placed teams in Series B will secure a spot in the next season of Series A of the Free Fire World Series Brazil (FFWS BR). They will also receive an assistance package of R$80,000 to support their participation in the top division. Eligibility
Ineligibility for Series B: Previous Series A Participants – Stay Updated with Garena’s Free Fire Channels
Teams currently competing in Series A or those who have participated in the last two seasons of Series A are not eligible to join Series B. Stay Connected For further updates and information, stay tuned to Garena’s official Free Fire channels: Garena Free Fire: Website, Instagram, YouTube Garena Free Fire Esports: YouTube, Instagram Free Fire is available for download on the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).
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