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Apex Legends Global Series Year 6: Upcoming Schedule and Key Events

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3 min readBy Yui Hasegawa · Japan Correspondent

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The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6 is proving to be a landmark season for competitive Apex Legends, featuring an impressive total prize pool of $7 million—a significant increase from the previous year. As the Split 1 Playoffs conclude today, July 11, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the competitive landscape is already shifting focus to the highly anticipated upcoming events that will define the rest of the year and crown a champion in early 2027.

With 40 international teams having battled fiercely for a $2,000,000 prize pool in Split 1, the stakes remain incredibly high. Fans worldwide are eager to follow the journey as teams vie for glory, prestige, and their share of the expanded prize money across multiple stages.

A bustling futuristic esports arena during an Apex Legends tournament.
A bustling futuristic esports arena during an Apex Legends tournament.

ALGS Year 6 Overview: A Season of High Stakes

The ALGS Year 6 has set a new benchmark for competitive Apex Legends, not just with its increased $7 million prize pool but also through its global reach and structured pathway to the Championship. The Split 1 Pro League regular season, which ran from April 4 to June 15, 2026, laid the groundwork for the intense Split 1 Playoffs at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. This five-day event, commencing on July 7, showcased top-tier talent and strategic gameplay.

The Road Ahead: Key Dates for Split 2 and Beyond

As one chapter closes, another begins with a robust schedule designed to test the mettle of every competing squad. The second half of Year 6 promises even more thrilling action, culminating in two major LAN events.

Split 2 Pro League Regular Season

  • The competitive action for Split 2 kicks off with the Pro League Regular Season, scheduled to run from August 22 to October 4, 2026. Teams will once again compete in their respective regions through online broadcasts, battling for crucial points and a spot in the Split 2 Playoffs.

Challenger Circuit Events

For aspiring teams and those looking to break into the Pro League, the Challenger Circuit (CC) offers a vital pathway. Year 6 features several CC events:

  • CC #1: August 22-24, 2026
  • CC #2: September 5-7, 2026
  • CC #3: September 26-28, 2026

Split 2 Playoffs

The second major international LAN event of the season, the ALGS Year 6 Split 2 Playoffs, will take place from October 29 to November 1, 2026. This event will bring the world's best teams to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, where they will compete for another substantial $2,000,000 prize pool.

An abstract visual representing the competitive journey through various stages of an esports championship.
An abstract visual representing the competitive journey through various stages of an esports championship.

The Ultimate Showdown: ALGS Year 6 Championship

All roads in the ALGS Year 6 lead to the grand finale: the ALGS Year 6 Championship. This pinnacle event is slated for January 28 to 31, 2027, and will be hosted at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo, Japan. With a staggering $2,000,000 prize pool on the line, the Championship will determine the ultimate Apex Legends champions of Year 6.

Fans can follow all the action of the ALGS Year 6 through official Apex Legends Esports channels on platforms like Twitch and YouTube for online broadcasts. For those interested in attending the Split 2 Playoffs or the Championship, keep an eye on official ALGS and venue websites for ticket information closer to the event dates. Which teams do you think will rise to the occasion and dominate the upcoming Split 2 and Championship?