ALGS Split 2 Playoffs 2026 Finals Results: Team Liquid Survives a 30 HP Scare in Las Vegas as Zer0 Claims His 5th Major Trophy
The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas held its breath until the final ring closed late Sunday night. After a grueling nine-game Grand Finals series played under the high-stakes Match Point format, Team Liquid captured the ALGS Year 6 Split 2 Playoffs championship on November 1, 2026. Led by Australian in-game leader Rhys "Zer0" Perry alongside Nicolas "Sikezz" Odom, Nathaniel "Panic" Arthur, and head coach Karim "Kapreme" MardamBey, the squad secured the trophy, the $600,000 first-place prize (out of a $2,000,000 total prize pool), and 3,000 Playoff Points toward the ALGS Championship.
A Miraculous 30 HP Save in Match 7 Marks Zer0's 100th ALGS Win
Nothing came easily for Team Liquid in a volatile finals lobby where eight different rosters crossed the 50-point threshold required for Match Point eligibility. Following an aggressive opening two-game bloodbath, Alliance and Challenger Circuit standout Forged Wolves Gaming (kaydnw, Dark, Dig) pulled ahead of the pack. In Match 5, both leaders officially hit the 50-point mark, immediately joined by White Grim Reaper, who won that exact game to land squarely on 50 points.
The momentum shifted dramatically in Match 6 on E-District when Team Vision (Zachmazer, carter, and LOTR31) erupted for their second victory of the block, dropping a massive 18-kill, 30-point game fueled by carter's Prowler beams to vault directly onto Match Point. With their backs against the wall in Match 7, Team Liquid watched the tournament nearly slip away: Forged Wolves Gaming was alive in the final circle and stood just 30 HP away from winning the trophy before Liquid even had a chance to compete on Match Point.
Refusing to fold, Zer0, Sikezz, and Panic played the ultimate spoiler. Team Liquid wiped Forged Wolves in the closing seconds to win Match 7 amid deafening chants of "One more game!" inside the Orleans Arena. That clutch victory unlocked Match Point eligibility for Team Liquid and marked a historic individual milestone as Rhys "Zer0" Perry became the first player in history to record 100 ALGS match wins.
Closing Out Match 9 on Storm Point Against Team Vision and RRQ
Match 8 pushed the tension even further. Although Team Liquid battled their way into the final three squads once again, Aurora Gaming emerged victorious from a chaotic final ring to extend the series and add their own name to the list of Match Point contenders.
The decisive moment arrived in Match 9 on northern Storm Point. Recognizing the threat early, Team Liquid hunted down and eliminated second-place rival Team Vision to clear their path to the crown. Controlling the high ground with textbook discipline as the final zones collapsed, Zer0, Sikezz, and Panic won their closing showdown against Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) to seal the tournament with 91 total points and hand Zer0 his fifth major international Apex Legends LAN trophy.
ALGS Year 6 Split 2 Playoffs Grand Finals Standings and Prize Breakdown
While several powerhouse organizations had already stumbled during the ALGS Split 2 Playoffs 2026 group stage in Las Vegas, and group-stage leader DINOS fell short during the elimination brackets prior to Sunday's finale, pre-tournament favorites like Team Falcons (16th) and Shopify Rebellion (15th) struggled to find momentum in the finals lobby. Here are the full 20-team Grand Finals standings after 9 games:
| Place | Team | Total Points (Kills) | Match Point Status / Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Team Liquid (Zer0, Sikezz, Panic) | 91 pts (43 kills) | Match Point Winner ($600,000 + 3,000 pts) |
| 2nd | Team Vision (Zachmazer, carter, LOTR31) | 80 pts (43 kills) | Match Point Eligible ($300,000) |
| 3rd | Forged Wolves Gaming (kaydnw, Dark, Dig) | 76 pts (39 kills) | Match Point Eligible ($200,000) |
| 4th | Aurora Gaming | 71 pts | Match Point Eligible |
| 5th | Alliance | 65 pts | Match Point Eligible |
| 6th | White Grim Reaper | 64 pts | Match Point Eligible |
| 7th | Wolves Esports | 61 pts | Match Point Eligible |
| 8th | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 53 pts | Match Point Eligible |
| 9th | Crazy Thieves | 48 pts | Not Eligible |
| 10th | Team WaR | 48 pts | Not Eligible |
| 11th | Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) | 47 pts | Not Eligible |
| 12th | Sentinels | 47 pts | Not Eligible |
| 13th | Gaimin Gladiators | 43 pts | Not Eligible |
| 14th | Geekay Esports | 37 pts | Not Eligible |
| 15th | Shopify Rebellion | 34 pts | Not Eligible |
| 16th | Team Falcons | 34 pts | Not Eligible |
| 17th | All Gamers Global | 34 pts | Not Eligible |
| 18th | PARIVISION | 32 pts | Not Eligible |
| 19th | KINOTROPE Gaming | 26 pts | Not Eligible |
| 20th | REJECT | 22 pts | Not Eligible |
The Las Vegas LAN also closes the curtain on the current competitive meta just hours before a massive shake-up: starting tomorrow, November 3, 2026, pro rosters will have to adapt to Apex Legends Season 31: Cipher and Ranked Legend bans, featuring a complete Crypto rework, Akimbo Wingman pistols, and Fortresses.
My Take: Zer0 Proves Once Again Why He Owns the Match Point Format
Whether you love or hate his fiery vocal leadership, there is no debating Rhys "Zer0" Perry's status as the undisputed GOAT of competitive Apex Legends. What impressed me most in Las Vegas wasn't just Team Liquid's textbook high-ground hold on northern Storm Point in Game 9, but the sheer mental composure they showed in Game 7. When Forged Wolves is 30 HP away from lifting the trophy and Team Vision has just dropped an 18-kill masterclass, 99% of lobbies crumble under the pressure. Hitting your 100th career ALGS match win in the exact game required to keep the tournament alive and unlock your own Match Point, then hunting down Team Vision early in the decider to claim a fifth major LAN crown, is the definition of championship pedigree.
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