In a nutshell

• GEP 2026 Grand Finals (May 23) features 14 PH teams battling for $40,000 USD across MP & BR formats.
• GSI 2026 Grand Finals (May 24) marks the first offline regional Call of Duty Mobile invitational in Manila, with $60,000 USD at stake.
• Festival highlights include creator showmatches, Hall of Fame awards, and a Bakunawa‑inspired championship trophy.

The Garena Summer Festival 2026 is set to electrify Manila this weekend, bringing together the Philippines’ top Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) talent for two days of competition, community, and celebration at the SMX Aura Convention Center from May 23–24.

On May 23, 14 of the country’s strongest squads will clash in the Garena Elite Philippines (GEP) 2026 Grand Finals, competing across Multiplayer (MP) and Battle Royale (BR) formats for a $40,000 USD prize pool.

• MP Tournament (1:00 PM GMT+8): SKAERI, MG OBLIVION, AMG NOCTURNAL, and Elunari X headline the single‑elimination bracket.
• BR Finals (5:30 PM GMT+8): Teams including LEAP UNBOUND, GNR ESPORTS LEGACY, RIGID TSG, IMMORTALS ESPORTS EXODUS, and more will battle across six maps for the BR crown.

Call of Duty GSI 2026: A Historic First for Manila

The Garena Summer Invitational (GSI) 2026 culminates on May 24, marking the first offline regional CODM tournament hosted in the Philippines. With $60,000 USD on the line, three all‑Philippine finalists, Alula Club, Elevate, and Team StarMagic, will fight for regional supremacy.

• Alula Club: Unbeaten in the Group Stage, led by former Stalwart Esports members FDx, Skerd, LUCASZIN, Clove, and Jhai.
• Elevate: Garena Masters X champions featuring KenDy, Susanoo, Yop1, kLo, and Peejay.
• Team StarMagic: Rising challengers with World Championship experience, powered by Yato, Josh, Jibi, Eiji, and RexNL.

Garena Summer Festival – A Festival for the Community

Under the theme “Connect, Compete, Celebrate”, the festival will spotlight creators like Myrtle Gail, Sharlene San Pedro, Patricia Reyes, and Doc Z, alongside community booths, meet‑and‑greets, and showmatches.

Highlights include:

• Hall of Fame Awards honoring 15 standout players for achievements like most eliminations and highest rank progression.
• Bakunawa‑themed championship trophy, symbolizing Filipino folklore and community strength.
• Announcements on upcoming tournaments, collegiate partnerships, and collaborations—including a tie‑in with The Boys.