The next phase of the Free Fire Clash Masters 2026 Southeast Asia tournament is ready to begin. After an intense group stage, the competition now moves into the Elimination Stage, where the remaining teams will fight for the championship.
This stage will run from March 13 to March 15, 2026, and it will feature eight teams competing for the title. The tournament is played online in Clash Squad mode, and the total prize pool stands at $80,000.
The upcoming matches are expected to be highly competitive as only the strongest teams from the group stage remain in the tournament.
Teams Competing in the Elimination Stage
Eight teams qualified for the elimination round after competing in the earlier stage of the tournament.
The teams participating in this phase are:
- Buriram
- P Esports
- EVOS Divine
- Heavy
- Team Falcons
- WAG
- All Gamers Global
- RRQ Kazu
Each of these teams represents some of the strongest Free Fire squads in the Southeast Asia region.
Tournament Format Explained
The Elimination Stage will follow a double elimination bracket format. This means teams will have a second chance even if they lose one match.
Teams placed in the upper bracket can move directly toward the finals if they keep winning. However, if they lose a match, they will drop into the lower bracket.
Teams in the lower bracket must win every match to stay alive in the tournament. Losing a match in the lower bracket means immediate elimination.
All matches in this stage will be played in a best-of-three (Bo3) format. However, the Grand Finals will be played as a best-of-five (Bo5) series to decide the champion.
Group Stage Recap
The earlier group stage of the tournament took place from March 6 to March 8. Eight invited teams were divided into two groups of four teams each.
The teams that finished in the top two positions in each group advanced to the upper bracket of the elimination stage. The remaining teams entered the lower bracket.
Group A Results
In Group A, Buriram United Esports delivered a dominant performance. The Thai squad won all three of its matches and secured the first position in the group.
Buriram United already had strong momentum coming into the event after winning the Free Fire Global Finals 2025 last year.
P Esports from Vietnam finished second in the group with two victories. EVOS Divine placed third after winning one match and losing two.
Heavy ended the group stage in fourth place after failing to secure a win.
Group B Results
In Group B, Team Falcons showed impressive form and finished at the top of the group with two wins and one loss.
WAG secured second place with two victories. All Gamers Global also won two matches but finished third due to overall ranking conditions.
RRQ Kazu finished last in the group after losing all three matches.
Elimination Stage Matchups
The elimination stage will begin with important matches in both the upper and lower brackets.
In the Upper Bracket Semifinals, the matchups are:
- Buriram United Esports vs WAG
- Team Falcons vs P Esports
The winners of these matches will move forward to the Upper Bracket Final. The losing teams will drop to the lower bracket and continue their fight for survival.
Meanwhile, the Lower Bracket Round 1 will feature the following matches:
- All Gamers Global vs Heavy
- EVOS Divine vs RRQ Kazu
Teams that lose in the lower bracket will be eliminated from the tournament.
High Stakes for the Remaining Teams
The Elimination Stage is the most critical part of the competition. Every match could decide a team’s future in the tournament.
Top teams like Buriram United and Team Falcons will try to continue their strong performances. At the same time, teams in the lower bracket will be fighting to stay in the competition.
With experienced players, rising talents, and a significant prize pool on the line, the upcoming matches promise intense action for Free Fire fans across Southeast Asia.
Road to the Grand Finals
As the tournament progresses, only the best-performing teams will remain.
The final two squads will face each other in the Grand Finals, where they will compete in a best-of-five series to decide the champion of Free Fire Clash Masters 2026 SEA.
Fans can expect exciting matches, strategic gameplay, and dramatic moments as the teams battle for the trophy and their share of the prize pool.
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