Three-month SEA esports spectacle culminates with Vietnamese victory, showcasing mobile FPS growth across five markets
The inaugural CrossFire: Legends Championship (CFLC), an international esports tournament for Tencent’s CrossFire: Legends (CFL), concluded on 8 February in Manila after three months of intense competition. While Vietnam’s Evolution Team (EVO) emerged as the tournament’s first-ever champions, Filipino teams delivered a strong showing on home ground. KDM secured second place, while Vanguard Familia (VF) finished fourth, highlighting the Philippines’ growing strength in the mobile first-person shooter (FPS) scene. Vietnam’s HF (HeartFire) claimed third place.
The semifinals and Grand Final, held from February 7–8 in Manila, drew thousands of on-site spectators, while live broadcasts across TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube generated over 500,000 cumulative views, with peak concurrent viewership exceeding 40,000 on a single platform. The hybrid format reflected strong fan interest both in-arena and online.
The inaugural CFLC showcased a compelling Philippines-versus-Vietnam rivalry, with both nations placing two teams each in the Top 4. Filipino teams KDM and VF demonstrated resilience and strategic depth throughout the tournament, proving they can compete at the highest regional level.
Adding to the excitement, EVO demonstrated consistent performance, discipline, and composure throughout the competition. The Vietnamese squad delivered strong results from the early stages through to the final matches, outperforming their opponents to secure the championship title.
The CFLC 2025–2026 Grand Final was contested for both regional recognition and a total prize pool of USD 45,000, adding further stakes to the tournament’s final stage as teams competed for the championship title and a share of the overall winnings.
During the Grand Final, EVO maintained control in critical moments, capitalizing on key opportunities and executing decisive plays under pressure. As part of the championship recognition, EVO Luji was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his standout performance and consistent contributions throughout the tournament.
The tournament also featured prominent Southeast Asian clubs such as EVOS, ONIC, and FullSense, signaling a more competitive regional landscape. Strong performances from Vietnamese and Philippine teams further demonstrated Southeast Asia’s growing presence in mobile esports.
CFLC’s success marks a significant milestone in CFM’s globalization journey. “We remain committed to building a professional, comprehensive FPS mobile esports system,” stated a representative from Tencent’s K1 Team.
“CFLC is just the beginning—we will continue to invest in international competitive structures, bringing high-quality matches to players worldwide.”
The conclusion of CFLC 2025–2026 marks an important step in the continued development of CrossFire: Legends esports in Southeast Asia, reflecting the region’s rise as a competitive hub for mobile FPS titles.
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Source: Vritimes
