NFA Split 1 2026 Cup is confirmed!

The NFA Split 1 2026 Cup is confirmed, and competitive Free Fire in Brazil has a start date! With 12 confirmed teams, an innovative Point Rush format, and a Grand Final with strategic map selection, the tournament will take place between February 24th and April 2nd, 2026. Check out everything about the format, the participating teams, and why this edition promises to be the best in NFA history!

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Felipe

2/25/20261 min read

Copa NFA Split 1 2026: Free Fire Competitive Is Back with Dates, Format and 12 Confirmed Teams!

Brazilian competitive Free Fire just got a date to mark on the calendar! The NFA, one of the biggest eSports organizers in the country, has officially announced the Copa NFA Split 1 2026. With 12 confirmed teams, live streaming and an innovative format that rewards both team and individual performance, this edition is set to be a landmark event.

The tournament runs from February 24 to April 2, 2026. Let's break it all down! 🔥

Tournament Format

Point Rush Phase — 14 Days of Qualification

The opening phase runs for 14 days with 6 drops per day on a standardized map rotation. Points accumulated across these two weeks define the standings and distribute strategic advantages for the Grand Final. No drop is throwaway.

Grand Final — 10 Drops in a Single Day

The decisive stage is one single day with 10 total drops. The first 6 matches follow the standard rotation. From the 7th drop onward, Point Rush performance becomes decisive:

•7th map: chosen by the team with the highest score between Day 1 and Day 7.

•8th map: chosen by the team with the most eliminations between Day 1 and Day 10.

•9th map: defined by the team with the best overall performance across all 14 Point Rush days.

•10th map: chosen by the tournament MVP before the end of the Point Rush phase.

The 12 Confirmed Teams

•FLUXO W7M

•EXODIA

•DOLLARS

•AMAZONCRIPZ

•BRATVA

•ANTISOCIAL TEAM

•A NOVA ORDEM

•VASCO ESPORTS

•RUSH GAMING

•ANGELS

•DEUSES

•WEPLAY

Quick Summary

•Game: Free Fire

•Organizer: NFA (BMS holding)

•Period: February 24 to April 2, 2026

•Teams: 12 confirmed

•Format: Point Rush (14 days) + Grand Final (10 drops)

•Broadcast: Live online streaming