The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship has begun, kicking off with APAC North’s ENTER FORCE.36 topping the first day of the Group Stage.
Taking place in Sapporo, Japan, the Group Stage has already seen multiple teams stand out from the crowd, from early contenders dominating to surprise underdogs challenging expectations. Esports Insider takes a look at a hectic day one of the ALGS Year 5 Championship.
But first, here’s how the format works. The ALGS 2026 Championship Group Stage features 40 of the world’s best teams. Divided into four groups of 10, each group will play against the others in a round-robin format.