ALGS Year 6 Championship Set for Japan with $2 Million Prize Pool

The Apex Legends Global Series Year 6 Championship will be held in Sapporo, Japan, from January 28 to 31, 2027, with a $2 million prize pool.

The ALGS is the official competitive esports circuit for Apex Legends, bringing together some of the best professional teams from around the world.

Organized by Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment, the tournament series features regional competitions, international LAN events and a season-ending Championship.

Launched in 2019, the ALGS inaugural competitive season began in 2020–21.

Unlike traditional one-versus-one esports competitions, ALGS matches feature teams of three players competing against other squads.

Teams must combine shooting skills, communication, positioning and strategic decision-making to survive and earn points.

In competitive ALGS matches, 20 squads, consisting of three players each, compete on a map.

Teams earn points through two main methods: placement points based on their finishing position, and elimination points for eliminating opponents.

This means winning every fight is not the only route to success.

The ALGS also uses its distinctive Match Point format in major finals.

A team must reach the 50-point threshold to become eligible to win.

However, reaching that mark does not automatically make it champion.

The team must subsequently win a match to secure the title.

The ALGS season features several stages that provide teams with opportunities to reach the biggest competitions.

The Online Open and Challenger Circuit provide entry points for aspiring professional teams.

Eligible squads can compete in open tournaments, accumulate points and work towards qualification for higher-level competitions.

The Challenger Circuit is particularly important for teams trying to establish themselves outside the established professional scene.

The Pro League is the highest level of regional competition.

In Year 6, four regions participate: Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), APAC North and APAC South.

Each region features 30 teams competing across a split.

Their performances determine qualification for international Playoffs and contribute towards the season-long Championship Points standings.

The Playoffs bring together top-performing teams from different regions for major international LAN competitions.

The season culminates in the ALGS Championship, where 40 teams compete for the ultimate title.

The combination of intense team fights, tactical rotations, unpredictable final circles and Match Point finals makes the ALGS particularly entertaining.

Fans can follow individual players, professional organisations, regional rivalries and roster changes throughout the season.

Understanding placement points and eliminations also makes it easier to follow the standings.

Fans can follow ALGS competitions through the official Apex Legends Global Series website and its associated broadcast channels.

Major events are also streamed online, allowing viewers worldwide to watch professional teams compete.

For beginners, following the Pro League and international Playoffs is a good way to understand the competitive scene before watching the season-ending Championship.

With an open qualification pathway and a global professional circuit, the ALGS offers aspiring players and esports fans plenty to follow throughout the year.