The Booyah Awards 2026 wrapped up an unforgettable evening at the India Expo Centre, and if you’re a Free Fire MAX fan, this is the one night of the year that actually means something. India’s biggest gaming celebration came back bigger than ever in 2026 20 categories, hundreds of nominees, and thousands of fans watching live as their favourite creators and esports athletes walked away with trophies they genuinely earned.
Whether you missed the stream or just want the complete winners list in one place, we’ve got everything right here.
When Did The Booyah Awards 2026 Start?
The Red Carpet kicked off at 1:00 PM IST on June 6, 2026, with the main ceremony beginning at 3:00 PM IST. The event was held at the India Expo Centre, and the atmosphere inside by all accounts was electric from the moment the doors opened.
The night also featured a special live performance from Arpit Bala, which had the crowd going wild between award segments.
The Booyah Awards 2026: Complete Winners List
Here are all the winners across every category announced at the ceremony:
| Category | Winner |
| Best Tutorial Channel | GAMING AURA (Abhishek Singh Bisht) |
| Sniper of the Year | TG – MAFIA (Daksh Garg) |
| Rusher of the Year | TG – DELETE (Narai Yadav) |
| IGL of the Year | TG – AZTEC (Mohammad Sohail Alam) |
| Caster of the Year | NONSTOP Gaming (Shivam Rathi) |
| Esports Team of the Year | iQOO Total Gaming |
| Female Esports Athlete of the Year | PN SEJAL (Sejal Jaiswal) |
| Comeback Creator of the Year | Two Side Gamer (Ritik Jain) |
| Emerging Star | ROFANI (Jitendra Singh) |
| News Creator of the Year | FF Competitive (Ankit Sharma) |
| Most Entertaining Creator (Male) | BADGE 99 (Bharat Singh) |
| Most Entertaining Creator (Female) | SOONEETA (Sunita Thapa) |
| Streamer of the Year (Content) | Tonde Gamer (Sarju Giri) |
| Streamer of the Year (Gameplay) | Pahadi Gamer (Lokesh) |
| Best Short-form Creator | PN ROSE (Rose Chaudhary) |
| Regional Creator of the Year | MunnaBhai Gaming (Sankula Venkata) |
| Creator of the Year (Content) | Desi Gamer (Amit Sharma) |
| Creator of the Year (Gameplay) | Sooneeta (Sunita Thapa) |
| Esports Face of the Year | FozyAjay |
| Voice of the Community | Total Gaming |
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Best Tutorial Channel: GAMING AURA (Abhishek Singh Bisht)
Abhishek has spent years breaking down Free Fire MAX mechanics in ways that actually make sense for beginners and veterans alike. This win felt long overdue to a lot of people in the community.
Sniper of the Year: TG – MAFIA (Daksh Garg)
When it comes to long-range precision in the competitive scene, Daksh Garg has been a name on everyone’s lips all year. Claiming Sniper of the Year under the Total Gaming banner is a well-deserved recognition of his consistency.
Rusher of the Year: TG – DELETE (Narai Yadav)
Narai Yadav plays the game at a pace that most opponents simply can’t keep up with. The Rusher of the Year award perfectly captures what TG – DELETE brings to every match.
IGL of the Year: TG – AZTEC (Mohammad Sohail Alam)
In-Game Leadership is one of the hardest things to judge from the outside, but anyone who has watched Total Gaming’s competitive runs this year knows Mohammad Sohail Alam has been the brain behind some of the best strategic plays in Indian Free Fire esports.
Caster of the Year: NONSTOP Gaming (Shivam Rathi)
Shivam Rathi brings genuine energy to commentary that doesn’t feel forced. He’s one of those casters who can make a slow round feel tense and a great round feel legendary.
Esports Team of the Year: iQOO Total Gaming
It almost feels redundant to explain why iQOO Total Gaming took this one home their year spoke for itself. Dominant performances, consistent teamwork, and a fan base that travels with them everywhere.
Female Esports Athlete of the Year: PN SEJAL (Sejal Jaiswal)
Sejal has been one of the most talked-about competitors in the women’s Free Fire scene, and this award puts that recognition on the record officially.
Comeback Creator of the Year: Two Side Gamer (Ritik Jain)
Every community loves a good comeback story, and Ritik Jain delivered one that genuinely impressed people who had been following his journey. This category felt personal, and the response from the crowd reflected that.
Emerging Star: ROFANI (Jitendra Singh)
Jitendra Singh has been the name newer fans kept discovering this year, and watching him get recognized at an event this big was a moment worth seeing.
News Creator of the Year: FF Competitive (Ankit Sharma)
Ankit Sharma has become the go-to source for competitive Free Fire news. When something happens in the scene, his channel is where the community goes first.
Most Entertaining Creator (Male): BADGE 99 (Bharat Singh)
Pure entertainment value, no fillers. Bharat Singh consistently delivers content that keeps viewers coming back, and this award reflects exactly that.
Most Entertaining Creator (Female): SOONEETA (Sunita Thapa)
Sunita Thapa had an incredible year by any measure. Taking home Most Entertaining Creator (Female) was the first of two wins on the night for her.
Streamer of the Year (Content): Tonde Gamer (Sarju Giri)
Sarju Giri’s streams have a warmth to them that’s genuinely hard to replicate. Content-focused streaming done right, and the award is a reflection of his approach to the craft.
Streamer of the Year (Gameplay): Pahadi Gamer (Lokesh)
Lokesh’s gameplay streams are the kind where you find yourself watching for hours without realizing it. Clean mechanics, great awareness, and a natural broadcaster.
Best Short-form Creator: PN ROSE (Rose Chaudhary)
Short-form content is harder than most people think you have seconds to hook someone and deliver something worth sharing. Rose Chaudhary has mastered that format.
Regional Creator of the Year: MunnaBhai Gaming (Sankula Venkata)
One of the most important awards of the night, because regional creators are often the bridge between the broader gaming world and communities across India. Sankula Venkata has been that bridge for a lot of fans.
Creator of the Year (Content): Desi Gamer (Amit Sharma)
Amit Sharma has built one of the most trusted channels in the Indian gaming space. His content has depth, authenticity, and a loyal audience that’s grown steadily year on year.
Creator of the Year (Gameplay): Sooneeta (Sunita Thapa)
Making it a double for the night, Sunita Thapa also took Creator of the Year (Gameplay) a remarkable achievement that few people have pulled off at this event.
Esports Face of the Year: FozyAjay
The face someone thinks of when they picture Indian Free Fire esports FozyAjay has earned that title on the ground, not just on paper.
Voice of the Community: Total Gaming
There is no creator in the Indian Free Fire ecosystem quite like Total Gaming. This award exists for exactly what they represent a voice that the entire community trusts and rallies around.
What Made The Booyah Awards 2026 Special
Beyond the trophies and the glamour, what stood out about this year’s ceremony was how much the community clearly cared. Fans were loud on social media throughout the afternoon, trending topics for their favourites and celebrating wins like they were personal victories because for a lot of them, they genuinely were.
The live performance from Arpit Bala added a different energy to the evening, one that reminded everyone the gaming community is also a culture in its own right.
The India Expo Centre gave the event the kind of scale it deserves. This wasn’t a small gathering it was a statement about where Indian gaming stands in 2026.
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