The Apex Legends™ Global Series Year 5 Championship (ALGS Year 5 Championship) will finally kick off on January 15, 2026. Top players from around the world will gather in Sapporo, Japan to compete for the title of the world’s strongest Apex team.
In this article, you’ll find:we cover the tournament overview, participating teams, ticket information, noteworthy strategies, and meta changes.Whether you’re new to ALGS or a longtime fan, this guide will help you understand all the key highlights of the event.
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What is the 🎮Apex Legends™ Global Series Year 5 Championship?
World Championships for the popular battle royale FPS "Apex Legends
The Apex Legends™ Global Series Year 5 Championship is the fifth official world championship of the popular battle royale FPS "Apex Legends" by U.S. game distributor Electronic Arts (EA) and U.S. game developer Respawn Entertainment. Apex Legends™ Global Series Year 5 Championship" is the fifth official world championship of the popular battle royale FPS "Apex Legends" by U.S. game retailer Electronic Arts (EA) and U.S. game developer Respawn Entertainment.
Apex Legends" is an attractive title that features fast development and strategic coordination, with teams of three players working together. Each character (Legend) has unique skills, and the depth of the game, in which the battlefield changes dramatically depending on team composition and strategy, is the reason for its popularity.
The Apex Legends™ Global Series (ALGS) features regional qualifiers, leagues, and playoffs throughout the year. Winning teams from around the world gather to compete in the "Year X Championship" for the title of annual champion.
ALGS Championship = Top teams from all over the worldfinal decisive battle stage
History of ALGS (Apex Legends Global Series) (Year 1 to Year 4)
The ALGS is an international tournament where the best teams from each region compete throughout the year to determine the world champion. The scale and format of the tournament evolves every year, and just by looking at the changes, one can sense the growth of the e-sports scene. The following is a summary of the major venues and features of the past events.
🏆 Year 1 (2020-21)
Holding format: Held online (impact of COVID-19).By Region(NA/EMEA/APAC, etc.).
Features: Global LAN has not yet been implemented in the early stages of the competition.
🏆 Year 2 (2021-22)
Venue: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Features: This was a memorable tournament conducted in a global LAN format for the first time.
🏆 Year 3 (2022-23)
Venue: Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, UK
Features: Both the number of participating teams and the amount of prize money have expanded. The scale of the World Championships has increased significantly.
🏆 Year 4 (2023-24/2024-25)
Venue: Daiwa House PREMIST DOME, Sapporo, Japan
Dates: January 29 - February 2, 2025
Features: First time held in Japan. The spectator environment and stage production attracted a great deal of attention.
Year 5 Championship 2026 Competition Features
The Apex Legends™ Global Series (ALGS), the official tournament series where Apex Legends players from around the world compete for the top spot. The final Year 5 Championship will be held on January 15, 2026 (Thursday).
Year 5" has been attracting attention as a further evolution of the ALGS. Top teams selected from all over the world gather in one place,Clash for the title and glory of the champion of the yearThe moment when a new legend will be born in Sapporo, Japan is about to arrive. A new legend is about to be born in Sapporo, Japan.
Outline of ALGS SAPPORO 2026 (date, time, venue, prize money, etc.)
In the last tournament, Greece's professional e-sports teamGoNext Esportswon a close match. The Japanese team alsoCrazy RaccoonandFNATICMore high-profile players are scheduled to compete in Year 5.
This tournament isOlympus added to competition map poolThe map will be rotated with World's Edge/Storm Point/E-District, so understanding the map will likely determine the winner.
Tournament Name:Apex Legends™ Global Series Year 5 Championship
Date of the event:Thursday, January 15 - Sunday, January 18, 2026
Venues:Daiwa House Premist Dome (1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0045, Japan)
Sponsored by:Electronic Arts (EA) / Respawn Entertainment
Total Prize Money:2 million dollars (about 300 million yen)
Streaming Platform:To be distributed on Twitch, YouTube and other official channels
