The ENC27 - Apex Legends tournament is a competitive platform that brings together elite teams to showcase their tactical coordination skills and individual abilities in the "battle royale" mode. The tournament follows a structured system based on accumulating points through ranking positions and the number of eliminations across multiple high-intensity rounds. Ultimately, this event aims to determine the most consistently performing teams to enhance their standing in the regional rankings.
Format
Invites & Qualifications
- Direct Invites (Top 20 Countries): The top 20 performing countries will receive a direct invitation based on country performance, not specific team rosters.
Roster Selection: To determine which roster represents a qualified country, teams must compete in their respective regional qualifiers. The highest-placing roster from that nation will earn the spot.
- Rankings & Cut-off: Country rankings are determined by the total ALGS Championship Points accumulated by all players representing that nation. The final ranking cut-off is July 12, 2026, immediately following the conclusion of the Split 1 Playoffs.
Regional Qualifiers (August 1st – 2nd)
A total of 18 slots will be awarded through regional qualifiers:
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Americas: 6 slots
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EMEA: 9 slots
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APAC South: 3 slots
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APAC North: 0 slots (Note: Since Japan and South Korea are expected to qualify via direct country invites, this qualifier serves strictly to determine their representing rosters).
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Wildcards: 2 Wildcard Invites will be granted.
Tournament Stages
Group Stage
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Format: 40 teams will be divided into 4 groups of 10.
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Matches: Groups will compete in a single round-robin format, with each series consisting of 6 games.
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Advancement: The top 20 overall teams will advance directly to the Finals.
Finals
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Format: The top 20 teams will compete using the Match Point Format.
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Winning Condition: To be crowned champion, a team must first reach a threshold of 50 points, and then secure a 1st-place finish in a subsequent match.
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Placements: The remaining teams will be ranked based on the total points accumulated throughout the series.