Garena Youth Championship (GYC): Indonesia’s Biggest Free Fire Tournament for Students

Garena Youth Championship (GYC) is Indonesia’s largest student-level Free Fire esports tournament, aimed at junior and senior high school students. It is part of the Garena Goes to School (GGTS) program launched in 2017, promoting student achievement through esports while encouraging strong academic performance.

GYC History and Milestones

• 2017: Launch of the Garena Goes to School initiative

• 2019: Youth National Esports Championship attracted over 7,200 teams

• 2023: Set a MURI (Indonesian World Records Museum) record with 26,983 students from 5,432 schools

• 2024: Expanded to 82 cities; SMAN 1 Kelapa crowned national champion

• 2025: Returns with the theme "Be a Free Fire Hero & Make Your School Proud"

Tournament Format

1. City Qualifier (Offline): Held in each participating city

2. Regional Stage (Online): Cross-city competition held online

3. Grand Finals (Offline): Top 12 teams compete in Jakarta

Eligibility Criteria

• Active junior/senior high school students (or equivalent)

• Teams of 4–5 students from the same school

• Max 25 teams per school

• Minimum average report card grade: 65

Rules & Code of Conduct

• Use of emulators, controllers, or cheats is strictly prohibited

• Participants must be Indonesian citizens and reside in Indonesia

• Sportsmanship is mandatory; toxic behavior, flaming, and trolling result in penalties

• Grand Finals use the Champion Rush format (max 80 points + Booyah)

Prize Pool & Awards

• Total education fund of IDR 275 million

• Full university scholarships to Ciputra University

• Bonus prizes: Free Fire diamonds, team jerseys, trophies, and fun side events

GYC: Bridging Esports and Education

The Garena Youth Championship isn’t just a Free Fire tournament — it’s a platform for character development, discipline, and soft skill enhancement. With high-value prizes and full academic scholarships, GYC proves that esports and education can grow hand-in-hand.