The ALGS 2026 Split 1 Playoffs is the inaugural event of the 2026 to 2027 ALGS calendar. Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the tournament is integrated into the 2026 Esports World Cup. Forty elite teams from around the globe will compete for a share of the $2,000,000 USD prize pool and critical playoff points.
Tournament Overview
< Global Series: 2026 Championship – Global Series: 2026 Split 2 Playoffs >
| Category | Information |
| Dates | July 7 to July 11, 2026 |
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Prize Pool | $2,000,000 USD |
| Teams | 40 |
| Platform | PC |
| Organizers | EA, Respawn Entertainment, Esports World Cup Foundation |
| Maps | World’s Edge, Storm Point, E-District, Olympus |
Format
Group Stage
40 teams are divided into four groups of 10. The stage uses a Round robin style where each group plays against all other groups. Each team plays 3 series for a total of 18 games. The top 14 teams advance directly to the Finals. Teams placing 15th to 34th advance to the Survivor Stage, while the bottom 6 teams are eliminated.
Survivor Stage
20 teams compete in a single series of 10 games total. The top 6 teams advance to the Finals. Teams placing 7th to 20th are eliminated from the tournament.
Finals
20 teams compete in the Match Point Format. The first team to reach a 50 point threshold and then secure a first place match finish is crowned the winner. Remaining teams are ranked by total points awarded in the series.
Prize Pool and Points Distribution
| Place | Prize (USD) | CS Points | Team |
| 1st | $600,000 | 3,000 | TBD |
| 2nd | $300,000 | 2,700 | TBD |
| 3rd | $200,000 | 2,520 | TBD |
| 4th | $150,000 | 2,340 | TBD |
| 5th | $125,000 | 2,160 | TBD |
| 6th | $100,000 | 2,040 | TBD |
| 7th | $80,000 | 1,920 | TBD |
| 8th | $60,000 | 1,800 | TBD |
| 9th | $50,000 | 1,680 | TBD |
| 10th | $40,000 | 1,560 | TBD |
Participating Teams
The tournament features 40 teams qualified through their respective regional Pro Leagues.
- VK Gaming (Qualifier)
- 39 Teams TBD
