Mumbai, Jan 19 (NationPress) S8UL Esports achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a position among the top five teams worldwide at the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2026 Championship, which took place in Sapporo, Japan. This achievement marks the highest finish ever by an Indian organization in the competitive Apex Legends scene, establishing a new standard for the nation's esports on an international scale.

The ALGS 2026 Championship, the pinnacle event of the Apex Legends competitive season, occurred from January 15 to 18, featuring 40 of the most consistent and high-performing teams from the year-long global circuit.

With an all-Australian lineup comprising Rick Wirth (Sharky), Benjamin Spaseski (Jesko), and Tom Canty (Legacy), guided by head coach Harrison Rogers, S8UL exhibited an exceptional campaign and became the sole South Asian team to achieve a Top 5 finish at this prestigious international Apex Legends event.

The team, renowned in the esports and gaming content arena, garnered USD 120,000 (approximately Rs 1 crore) from the tournament's total prize pool of USD 2,000,000 (around Rs 18.14 crore).

S8UL commenced their journey in Group B, maneuvering through a challenging round-robin stage with all 40 teams split into four groups of ten. The team’s consistent performances placed them among the top 20, securing a spot in the Winners Bracket and keeping their championship hopes alive.

Advancing to the Grand Finals, S8UL faced off against the remaining 20 teams under the high-pressure Match Point Format, where a team needs to reach 50 points and secure a match victory to win the championship, with rankings determined by total points. Over nine final matches, S8UL accumulated 64 points, finishing fifth overall and just one point shy of fourth-placed GROW Gaming, highlighting the competitive nature of the championship.

Coach Harrison Rogers remarked, "The margins at this level are incredibly narrow, and the team exhibited remarkable composure throughout the tournament. From the group stage to the finals, the players demonstrated adaptability, trust, and resilience. A top five finish globally is a significant milestone and strengthens our confidence in this roster’s potential to compete for future championships."

S8UL’s achievement at the ALGS 2026 Championship builds upon the organization’s expanding presence in international Apex Legends competitions. In 2025, S8UL participated in the ALGS Midseason Playoffs as part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, where they also became the first Indian team selected as a Club Partner for the tournament. With consecutive appearances at Apex Legends’ premier global events, S8UL continues to position itself as a formidable contender on the world stage and a representative of Indian esports internationally.

Commenting on this accomplishment, Animesh Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of S8UL, stated, “Over the years, we have cultivated one of India’s strongest gaming creator ecosystems and a solid foundation in content. In the past 18 months, we have intentionally broadened our focus to global esports investments across multiple titles, and performances like this affirm that vision. Our goal is to compete and succeed at the highest levels worldwide. Achieving a top-five finish at ALGS is a significant milestone, marking just the beginning of what we believe will be a robust future for S8UL in esports.”