Call of Duty Mobile – Garena Unveils Summer Festival 2026 in Manila
In a nutshell
- Garena’s Call of Duty Mobile Summer Festival 2026 runs May 23–24 at SMX Aura, Manila.
- Features GEP and GSI Grand Finals with a $100,000 USD prize pool.
- Free entry, exclusive merch, creator showcases, and a 3,500 CP giveaway.
Garena has officially revealed Summer Festival 2026 for Call of Duty Mobile, a seasonal campaign built around the theme “Connect, Compete, Celebrate.” The festivities will culminate in a two‑day offline event on May 23–24, 2026 at the SMX Aura Convention Center in Manila, making it Garena’s first regional CODM tournament hosted live in the Philippines.
Fans can expect creator showmatches, clan booths, interactive carnival‑style activities, and exclusive festival merchandise. Leading up to the event, “Hotspot Attacks” will bring on‑ground activations across the country.
Call of Duty Mobile Esports Spotlight: GEP & GSI Grand Finals
At the heart of the Call of Duty Mobile – Garena Summer Festival 2026 are two major tournaments:
- Garena Elite Philippines (GEP) 2026 – Featuring both Multiplayer and Battle Royale formats, with a $40,000 USD prize pool. Registration runs from April 6–12, leading to the live Grand Final on May 23.
- Garena Summer Invitational (GSI) 2026 – Gathering 14 teams from across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. With a $60,000 USD prize pool, the finals take place on May 24, making this the first offline regional CODM tournament in the Philippines.
Together, the competitions boast a combined prize pool of $100,000 USD, spotlighting grassroots talent and top regional squads.
Celebrate With Fans and Giveaways
The Summer Festival 2026 is free to attend, giving Filipino fans the chance to watch top‑tier esports live, meet their favorite creators, and enjoy exclusive merchandise. Pre‑registration for the offline event opens in mid‑April.
To kick off the season, Garena is also holding a COD Points giveaway from March 30 to May 10, rewarding players with up to 3,500 CP for logging in and completing missions.
