The final day of the 2026 Apex Legends Global Championship in Sapporo delivered one of the most exciting endings in the game’s history. The tournament concluded with a massive 180-player finale, a format unique to competitive Apex Legends. Against all expectations, an unsigned trio known as Oblivion managed to secure the championship trophy. Their journey to the top was incredible, as they had to fight through the Last Chance Qualifier just to earn a spot at the event. Even after arriving in Sapporo, their victory was far from guaranteed.
Throughout the day, Team Falcons showed why they were the team to beat. They maintained their dominance from the very first day of the competition, leading the scoreboard for most of the final sessions. The Falcons almost sealed the championship in Match 7. They entered the final circle in a strong position with only two other teams left to defeat. However, a critical mistake occurred when all three team members misused their legends’ abilities. This error cost them the win, leaving them in third place for that match. Fnatic took advantage of the situation, using Caustic barrels effectively to win the match and keep the tournament going for another round.
This moment highlighted the high level of skill required at this stage of the competition. By Match 7, six different legends had already been banned, forcing players to adapt quickly and use a variety of characters. Enter Force.36 also came very close to winning in Match 8, but they could not quite close it out. The tension was high heading into Match 9. At this point, nine teams were eligible to win the match point, making it almost certain that a champion would be crowned during this game. However, in Apex Legends, nothing is ever truly certain until the final moment.
Across the nine matches played on the final day, Oblivion showed a mix of consistency and chaos. They achieved five top-four finishes, which is a strong performance. However, they also ended three matches in the bottom two spots. This inconsistency made their final win even more surprising. The key to their success in the final match was a combination of great strategy and a bit of luck. They utilized an unused Respawn Beacon left behind by the Crazy Thieves team. This allowed them to bring back a teammate at a crucial moment. With some excellent plays in the final seconds of the match on the Storm Point map, they managed to clutch the victory.
The story of this team is truly heartwarming. The team’s in-game leader, Bowen “Monsoon” Fuller, has a difficult past. He was once homeless and was pulled out of that situation by a viral gaming moment. A lucky Kraber headshot he landed killed Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek, a former professional Counter-Strike player. This clip went viral and helped Monsoon gain recognition in the gaming community. He has been a part of the competitive Apex Legends scene since it began, making this championship a well-deserved achievement for him. He was not alone, however. His teammates Miguel “Blinkzr” Quiles and Brandon “FunFPS” Groombridge are also talented competitors and popular personalities in the scene. All three players had to work together perfectly to secure the win.
The moral of this team’s success is togetherness. When the players were asked on stage how they managed to get through the difficult moments of the tournament, Monsoon gave a simple and direct answer. He stated that they succeeded “With love, patience, friendship, and trust.” These values were clearly the foundation of their victory.
While the three players received the spotlight, there was another crucial member of the squad who often goes unnoticed. The team’s coach, known as “RubyKaster,” made history alongside her players. She is the first woman to ever lift the ALGS Championship trophy. She is also the first person from Wigan to achieve this honor. Her leadership and guidance were essential in helping the team navigate the pressures of the grand finals.
Speaking to Esports.net from Sapporo after the win, RubyKaster described the feeling as surreal. She mentioned that this was her first LAN event, and she was unsure of what to do next. She joked that she might just have to “run it back” and win the championship all over again. She expressed her amazement at being the first woman to touch the trophy at her very first LAN event. She called the experience insane and said she could not have asked for a better team or a better event for this historic moment to happen.
Looking ahead, the future looks bright for Oblivion. Now that they are world champions, they will likely be looking for an organization to sign them for Year 6 of the ALGS. Given their massive success and the $2 million prize they just won, finding a sponsor should not be too difficult. The esports community will be watching closely to see what happens with the team before the next season begins.
