The roadmap for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6 have been revealed! Here are important dates and changes to note.
Electronic Arts revealed the plans for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 6, including the roadmap for international events, higher prize pools, and a clear path to pro.
Three international ALGS events for Year 6
The circuit will "return to a truly global LAN calendar" with three international events for ALGS Year 6.
First will be the Split 1 Playoffs to be held on July 16 to 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of this year's Esports World Cup. Last year, the Midseason Playoffs were also part of the EWC.
Split 2 Playoffs will be the next international event, and will take place on Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Finally, Year 6 Champs makes its return to the Daiwa House PREMIST Dome in Sapporo, Japan, for the third year in a row. This is scheduled from Jan. 28 to 31, 2027.
EA also shared the full event calendar and roadmap for the entire year, including regional leagues and circuits.
Important Dates:
- Online Open:
- Qualifier #1 (February 28 - March 2, 2026)
- Qualifier #2 (March 7-9, 2026)
- Qualifier #3 (March 14-16, 2026)
- Qualifier #4 (March 21-23, 2026)
- Pro League Split 1
- Online (April 5 - June 15)
- Challenger Circuit Split 1
- CC #1 (April 11-13, 2026)
- CC #2 (April 25-27, 2026)
- CC #3 (May 23-25, 2026)
- CC #4 (June 6-8, 2026)
- Split 1 Playoffs at 2026 Esports World Cup
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (July 7-11, 2026)
- Pro League Qualifier
- Online (July 24-26, 2026)
- Pro League Split 2
- Online (August 22 - October 4)
- Challenger Circuit Split 2
- CC #1 (August 22-24, 2026)
- CC #2 (September 5-7, 2026)
- CC #3 (September 26-28, 2026)
- CC #4 (October 10-12, 2026)
- Split 2 Playoffs at Orleans Arena
- Las Vegas, United States (October 29 - November 1, 2026)
- Last Chance Qualifier
- Online (November 20-22, 2026)
- Championship at the Daiwa House Premist Dome
- Sapporo, Japan (January 28 - 31, 2027)
Year 6 boasts a total prize pool of $7 million USD, a $1 million increase from Year 5. Each international event will have a $2 million prize pool.
"This roadmap clearly reflects that we’re investing in the long-term future of the ALGS. By expanding competition, increasing prizing, and showing up in key regions around the world, we’re building an ecosystem that brings players and fans closer together, fuels deeper loyalty, and creates a stronger, more transparent competitive pathway."
ALGS Online Open
What was previously the Preseason Qualifiers will now be formally known as the ALGS Online Open. Despite the identity change, it remains a way for ambitious squads to qualify for the pro league and reach for the highest accolades in Apex Legends Esports.
Registration for the Online Open is now up. The first of four open qualifier weekends on Feb. 28 marks the start of ALGS Year 6.
Legend Bans
Legend Bans will be expanded to the Challenger Circuit in a move to align features across the competitive landscape.
Transfer windows and match requirements
There are also some changes headed the players' and organizations' way. Each Pro League split for ALGS Year 6 will now have a single official roster transfer window. Transfers will not be allowed outside of this window.
According to EA, this is to "promote greater roster stability, and reduce mid-season disruptions" with the added benefit of having more solid team identities and clearer storylines.
For ALGS Year 6, players will now have to compete for a minimum of 12 Pro League matches with a team for their Championship Points to count toward the team's total. The same restriction will apply to LAN events. These changes are made to uphold competitive integrity.
ALGS Year 5 concluded with the Championship event in Sapporo, Japan. ALGS Year 6 begins on Feb. 28, 2026, with the Online Open.
