In a nutshell

• Garena unveils SMP esports roadmap for Call of Duty: Mobile in 2026.
• Features grassroots tournaments, regional showcases, and CODM World Championship qualifiers.
• Expanded opportunities for both Multiplayer and Battle Royale players.

Garena has announced its 2026 esports roadmap for Call of Duty: Mobile across Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines (SMP), outlining a packed calendar of grassroots tournaments, regional showcases, and qualification stages leading to the CODM World Championship.

The roadmap expands opportunities for both Multiplayer (MP) and Battle Royale (BR) players, reinforcing Garena’s commitment to building an inclusive and sustainable esports ecosystem in the region.

Road to the World Stage

The Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship (CODMWC) returns in 2026, running from May to November across five stages:

• Stage 1: Local Solo Qualifier – May 2026
• Stage 2: Local Team Qualifier – June 2026
• Stage 3: Garena Masters 11 – July 2026
• Stage 4: Regional Qualifier – August 2026
• Stage 5: CODMWC Finals – November 2026

In 2025, both SMP qualifying teams hailed from the Philippines, with Elevate PuK and Stalwart Esports finishing as world runner-up and third place, respectively.

Regional and Community Competitions

Garena continues to invest in grassroots and regional talent development through flagship events:

• Community Gladiators Season 1 (Feb 2026) – $10,000 USD prize pool, featuring Duo and Team battles across MP and BR.
• Garena Masters 10 (Feb–Mar 2026) – $40,000 USD prize pool, MP-only competition.
• Garena Elite Philippines (GEP) (Apr–May 2026) – $40,000 USD prize pool, MP and BR formats, culminating in a large-scale offline Grand Finals.
• Garena Summer Invitational (GSI) (Apr–May 2026) – $60,000 USD prize pool, regional showcase for SMP talent.

Additionally, Garena will expand its CODM Tayo program, bringing offline events to malls and barangays, offering fans opportunities to meet creators and clans and participate in mini-tournaments.