Filipino esports team Poison Ivy Gizy secured the inaugural Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) Garena Battle Royale Cup trophy on November 8, 2026, after a remarkable performance at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center.
A Game-Changing Format
The Grand Finals brought together ten teams, including seven from the GBRC Online Playoffs and regional champions from Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau. A new format called the **“Endgame Protocol”** heightened the competition by setting a target score for championship eligibility.
“I was not really expecting to win the MVP honors,” said Gabrielle Paolo “Secre” Diaz, who was awarded Finals MVP. “We struggled during our run in the tournament, but we still kept on getting to the top of the leaderboards.”
Gabrielle Paolo “Secre” Diaz, Finals MVP
- Poison Ivy Gizy scored 106 points on Day 1, setting a target score of 116.
- To win, teams had to exceed the target score or eliminate a player from an active team.
Poison Ivy Gizy emerged as the frontrunner, needing only two map victories on Day 2 to clinch the championship. They achieved this by winning Map 8, which solidified their title.
Alongside Secre, the winning lineup included Marc Andrie “Drie” Salazar, Niño “Vrus” Salonga, Bernard Dalton “Void” Patayon, and Aldred Give “Leigh” Malicdem. The team collectively earned US$14,000, while the second and third-place teams, GNR Esports Legacy Omen and Matikas Synergy Force, received US$6,000 and US$4,000 respectively.
This tournament marks a significant moment for Filipino esports, showcasing the talent and potential of local teams on a regional stage. As the competitive gaming scene continues to grow, players like Vrus express a desire for more international opportunities to further demonstrate their skills.