All 40 of the ALGS 2026 Championship teams will soon clash in Japan. Here are the teams to watch out for and more.
All 40 teams for the Apex Legends Global Series 2026 Championship (ALGS 2026 Championship), also known as the ALGS Year 5 Championship, have been revealed. Read on for the list of every participating ALGS team plus the details of what to expect once the esports action kicks off in Sapporo, Japan.
ALGS 2026 Championship teams
The 40 ALGS 2026 Championship teams are divided into four groups to begin the competition between Jan. 15 and Jan. 16. After this Group Stage, the Bracket Stage features the top 20 and bottom 20 teams duking it out in winner and elimination brackets on Jan. 17. Then, the Finals Stage begins on Jan. 18.
Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance | Gen.G Esports | Team Falcons | VK Gaming |
| Crazy Thieves | Shopify Rebellion | Liquid Alienware | Ninjas in Pyjamas |
| Wolves Esports | S8UL | Five Fears | Grow Gaming |
| Citadel Gaming | ROC Esports | Unlimit | Enter Force.36 |
| Sentinels | Fnatic | AlqadsiahEsports | GoNext |
| Gaimin Gladiators | FYR Strays | Virtus.pro | Aurora |
| Legacy | Hotdog Mafia | TSM | SBI E-Sports |
| Team Mango | Reignite | Cupid Esports | Kinotrope Gaming |
| Boogie Boarders | Syrale | FaZe Clan | Supernova |
| Rex Regum Qeon | Men of Culture | Riddle Order | Oblivion |
ALGS Year 5 Championship teams
Team Crazy Thieves may sound unfamiliar to fans. However, it's simply a new roster partnership between 100 Thieves and Crazy Raccoon. Its players are Josue "Phony" Daniel Ruiz, Noyan "Genburten" Ozkose, and Evan "Verhulst" Verhulst alongside coach Balvarine. These players competed together in the ALGS 2025 Midseason Playoffs and ALGS 2025 Open under the 100 Thieves banner.
Another team to note is VK Gaming as its players took home the gold in the ALGS 2025 Midseason Playoffs. Meanwhile, Team Falcons won the ALGS 2025 Open with Phillip "ImperialHal" Dosen earning the MVP title. This team also placed third in the ALGS 2025 Championship, falling only to Alliance and GoNext Esports.
As for ROC Esports and Ninjas in Pyjamas, both teams made strong showings at the ALGS 2025 Midseason Playoffs, finishing as the runner‑up and third place respectively. Wolves Esports and Gen.G Esports had respectable placements as well, making them both consistent threats in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Will any of these teams make history at the ALGS 2026 Championship? Or will another contender rise to take home the gold? Only time will tell. Stick around on esports.gg for more Apex Legends news and updates.
