Competition Overview

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What is the ALGS?

The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) is the official global competitive ecosystem built for both rising talent and the world’s best teams. Players from across the globe compete in a mix of online and in-person events, progressing through a structured path that rewards consistency and performance.

Each season is made up of connected stages, where teams can enter through the ALGS Online Open Qualifiers or Challenger Circuit, fight their way into Pro League, qualify for international Playoffs, and ultimately reach the ALGS Championship..

From open qualifiers to international LAN events, this is where legends are made.

At its core, the ALGS is an open, global competition that gives any team a path from their first match to the world stage.

Where to Tune In

As ever, there will be a range of ways to keep up with all the ALGS action. Our official channels will have you covered across all the action in EMEA, the Americas, APAC North, and APAC South. //Here on the ALGS Website, using our newly updated Multiview Feature

//PlayApexEsports YouTube

//PlayApex Twitch

//ALGS Website via Multiview

ALGS Online Open Qualifiers: Your First Shot at the Pro League

The ALGS Online Open Qualifiers are the first step on the road to the ALGS Championship and the official start of the competitive season. Open to eligible teams across all regions, it provides a direct opportunity to qualify for the Split 1 Pro League.

The Online Open features four qualifier weekends where teams compete for advancement. Strong performances across these events can secure a place in the Pro League and kickstart a team’s competitive run.

Key Details:

• Open to all eligible teams across all regions

• Four qualifier weekends

• Each region sends 8 teams to Split 1 of the Pro League: four qualifier winners and the next four teams by cumulative points.

What You’re Playing For:

• Direct qualification to Pro League Split 1

• Additional Pro League spots through cumulative performance

• A pathway into the ALGS competitive ecosystem

This stage represents one of the core pillars of ALGS: open competition accessible to all. Any team can enter, compete, and begin building their path toward the highest level of play.

You’re in: Challenger Circuit

The Challenger Circuit is another open entry point into the ALGS. Anyone can sign up, compete, and begin their journey.

Each split consists of multiple tournaments, with teams earning points based on their performance. Winning gets you to the Pro League Qualifier (PLQ) with a chance of playing in Pro League Split 2. The remaining regions’ PLQ spots are filled based on cumulative points earned from the previous Challengers Circuit matches.

Fans can also track Challenger Circuit Points on the ALGS website throughout the season as teams battle for PLQ and LCQ qualification.

Key Details:

• Open to all eligible players

• Simple entry: sign up and compete

• Up to 1,280 teams per region, per tournament

• Four open-entry weekend tournaments per split

• Points accumulated based on performance across events

What You’re Playing For:

• Split 1: Qualification to the Pro League Qualifier (PLQ)

• Split 2: Qualification to the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ)

The Next Level: Pro League

The ALGS Pro League is the highest level of regional competition, where top Challenger Circuit teams face off against invited squads from previous splits.

Across a full split, teams compete in match series to earn points and climb the standings to earn their spot in either the Split 1 or Split 2 Playoffs.

Key Details:

• 30 teams per region

• 10 regular match days per split

• Points earned through match performance and placements

• Top teams advance; lower-ranked teams must defend their spot through qualification

What You’re Playing For:

• $500,000 total prize pool across regions

• Qualification to the international Playoffs (LAN events)

• Championship Points toward ALGS Championship

Global in-person Competition: Playoffs + Championship

The Split 1 and Split 2 Playoffs bring together top teams from every region for international LAN competition.

This is where regional dominance is tested on the global stage, with teams competing for major prize pools and critical Championship positioning.

The ALGS season culminates at the Championship in Sapporo, Japan, the marquee event of the year and the final test for the world’s best Apex Legends teams. Unlike the Playoffs, the Championship is where the full season’s results come together, with teams fighting not just for prize money, but for the title of ALGS Champion.

Format Overview:

• 40 teams from around the world

• Group Stage → Elimination Rounds → Finals

• Finals use our Match Point format

Why It Matters:

• $2,000,000 prize pool per Playoff and Championship

• Crucial Championship Points

• 40 Championship teams: 32 via Championship Points, plus 8 through LCQ, top 2 per region.

What are Championship Points?

Championship Points are earned throughout the split and are the primary path to earning a spot at the ALGS Championship. With Championship qualification centered around season-long point accumulation, every match carries significant weight.

40 Teams Qualify to Champs: 32 spots are through Championship Points and 8 are through LCQ (Top 2 of each Region)

How Finals Work: Match Point Format

ALGS Finals use the Match Point format, designed to ensure a true champion emerges in a battle royale setting.

Teams earn points through placements and eliminations across multiple matches. Once a team reaches the Match Point threshold (50 points), they become eligible to win, but must secure a first-place finish in a subsequent match to claim victory.

This system rewards both consistency and the ability to perform under pressure, making the final moments feel like a definitive win.

What’s New in Year 6

Year 6 brings back the classic two-Split Playoffs structure, introduces defined Pro League roster transfer windows after Match Day #6 of each split, extends Legend Bans to Challenger Circuit, and expands Multiview to every Pro League region.

Roster Lock + Transfer Windows

Roster Lock introduces defined windows for team changes, improving consistency throughout the season. It helps establish stronger team identities and ensures that roster decisions carry greater weight. Roster Dates for this year of ALGS occur during both Splits after Match Day #6. Roster changes will not be permitted outside of these windows.

Challenger Circuit Updates

The Legend Ban system will be introduced to the Challenger Circuit in Year 6, further aligning it with the Pro League competition and reducing the gap between amateur and professional play.

Registration for the ALGS can be found here.