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Five major storylines heading into the 2026 ALGS Championship

Year 5 of the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) has been a season marked by teams dominating regions and players shattering records in the scene.

With the ALGS Championship 2026 around the corner, fans are eager to see who will be crowned this season’s champion in Sapporo, Japan, next week.

Esports Insider covers the biggest teams that defined ALGS Year 5, many of which will see their storylines end in the upcoming crowning event, running from January 15th to 18th.

Alliance Dominates in EMEA

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Out of the 40 teams that have qualified for the tournament, Alliance stands as one of the favourites to win it all based on its performance throughout the season.