In a nutshell

• CODM Garena Summer Festival 2026 drew 4,000 attendees and 50,000 peak viewers
• Philippine squads swept the GSI 2026 podium with ELEVATE, Alula SC, and Team Star Magic
• GEP 2026 crowned LEAP UNBOUND (BR) and SKAERI (MP) as champions

The CODM Garena Summer Invitational 2026 brought together elite squads from across Southeast Asia, but it was the Philippines that stole the spotlight.

Defending champions ELEVATE secured their third consecutive crown, with Alula SC and Team Star Magic completing an all‑Philippine podium finish. Both ELEVATE and Alula SC also earned direct slots to the CODM World Championship 2026 Garena Qualifiers.

GEP 2026 Marks First‑Ever LAN BR Tournament

On the domestic front, the Garena Elite Philippines 2026 introduced the first official offline Battle Royale LAN tournament in CODM history. LEAP UNBOUND emerged victorious in BR, while SKAERI showcased tactical dominance to claim the Multiplayer title.

Festival Highlights and Community Engagement

Outside of the competition, the festival united the CODM community with live performances, creator meet‑and‑greets, and interactive booths.

Popular personalities like Myrtle, Patsy, Sharlene, and Doc Z energized fans with the performance of “In the Zone”. Brand partners Shopee and Infinix NOTE 60 Series amplified the celebration with giveaways, vouchers, and smartphone prizes for winning teams.

What’s Next for CODM Garena

Garena teased a packed calendar ahead: Garena Masters 11 in July, the Philippines Collegiate Championship in August, and the Garena Survivors BR Major in September.

Fans can also look forward to the highly anticipated Persona 5 Royal collaboration coming soon.