Apex Legends hosts the ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs this weekend, and we want to make sure you don't miss a single second of the North American action. In this guide, we detail the ALGS Winter Circuit start times, teams, format and links to the latest leaderboards.
What time does the ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs start?
The North American ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs are set to take place Saturday March 27 at 6 p.m. EDT. Following that evening of matches, a second day of playoffs begins Sunday March 28 at 11 a.m. EDT to cover Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Simply tune into the streams at those designated times to watch the action as it unfolds.
Where to watch the ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs
The primary place to watch some premier ALGS action is via the hub streams on the official Apex Legends Twitch and YouTube channels. There, popular shoutcasters provide a broad overview of the matches as they happen. You'll also get a periodic glimpse at the latest leaderboards too, which means you won't miss a beat as the stats get tallied.
What teams are playing in the ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs?
When it comes to the teams who'll be playing for ALGS glory this weekend, there are 20 trios competing for North America following several weeks of qualifiers.
Team Liquid
- Albralelie
- Flanker
- oh Nocturnal
MouseAndKeyboard
- Claraphi
- Frexs
- Xenial
Solafide
- Dezignful
- Resultuh
- Gentrifyinq
PB Sandwiches
- PowPow
- Sauceror
- bowswer
TSM
- Snip3down
- ImperialHal
- Reps
CLG
- ImMadness
- lou
- Vaxlon
NRG
- sweetdreams
- Nafen
- Rocker
Charlotte Phoenix
- Pride
- mercyonlyy
- Bronzey
Complexity
- iShiny
- Monsoon
- Reptar
Sentinels
- crust
- retzi
- Senoxe
SZN
- FunFPS
- Clane
- Keni
Wallie Catchers
- MrGreekGod
- Kotigami
- Stink
Team Superior
- ProdigyAces
- Rakkinishu
- Joeyblackout
Ranked Is Harder
- Dropped
- Rogue
- Zeroplus
HRN
- Hill
- Rkn
- Euriece
Dudes Night Out
- Aves
- Rolders
- Dooplex
Rare Xcellence
- Sung
- BlurrFlavorz
- HisWattson
Flash Point
- TeQ
- CUBSKi
- peesh
CHR
- QCrook
- NPL_OMGRONN1E
- Hambino24TV
The EMEA bracket features 17 trios.
Gambit Esports
- Artyco
- Hardecki
- Leogri3x6
1907 Fenerbahçe Esports
- LDraconiaN
- PinkyFinkyTinky
- Cathryan
COOLER Esport
- Gnaske
- SirDel
- Yuki
Australis
- SabroNN
- Hestia
- EMRE
Totem Esports
- JSavageW
- ShRP
- Amaazz
Flying Camels
- foZej
- Atrosty
- MicroFiberz
Nessy
- Graceful
- Jmw
- Maydeelol
FlavorOfTheMonth
- Pjeh
- Taylor
- Noth
789
- believerok
- Esdesu
- xaniya
Natus Vincere
- Kouhia
- Max-Strafe
- Nesh
Top Dogs
- Ruabbe
- ZeroNothing
- Mimu
303 Esports
- Pyradice
- ASKYY
- B4mbino
K1CK
- Denzaay
- Siebakk
- Jacuu
SCARZ EU
- Mande
- Taisheen
- rpr
Third Impact
- ziki
- BallonG
- jaazzaz
New Esports
- k4shera
- Rogerboger
- PostKiLL
Frog Gang
- Faenex
- Legitlolly
- row
Alliance
- Hakis
- Vaifs
- PN-k0u
Magicians
- Maliwan
- 7ozzzus
- dsblf
Nuggets, Crumpets & Dolphins
- Nxghz
- gdolphn
- Badoli
ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs format, prizing and leaderboard
During the ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs, all trios play as many rounds as they wish till they reach 50 points. After hitting that threshold, a single match win secures that team the victory. The rest of the teams will then be ranked by total Circuit Playoff Points.
Points are scored using the following system:
- First: 12 Points
- Second: Nine Points
- Third: Seven Points
- Fourth: Five Points
- Fifth: Four Points
- Sixth/Seventh: Three Points
- Eighth-10th: Two Points
- 11th-15th: One Point
- Eliminations: One Point Each
Here's how the prizing will be split in NA and EMEA alike:
- First: $48,000
- Second: 24,000
- Third: $15,900
- Fourth: $10,800
- Fifth: $7,860
- Sixth: $5,790
- Seventh: $4,350
- Eighth: $3,360
- Ninth: $2640
- 10th: $2,130
- 11th-15th: $1,500
- 16th-20th: $1,200
As for leaderboards, you can check those out at EA's official ALGS Leaderboard website. In the event those aren't updated, Liquipedia hosts its own standings as well. Regardless of the site you choose, just make sure you're selecting the correct results for your desired region.
What about those Twitch drops?
Like many high-profile esports events, the ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs offer an opportunity to unlock Twitch drops by watching matches on Twitch at the above stream while logged in with a linked account. Here are the rewards and their requirements.
- Lifetime Wins Tracker for Mirage: Watch for one hour.
- Rare Honorable Mention Badge for Mirage: Watch for two hours
- Rare Number One Banner Pose for Mirage: Watch for three hours.
- Legendary Metal Collector Banner Frame for Mirage: Watch for four hours.
For more info on how to link your account, check out this official guide. That's all you need to know about the ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs.
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Do you plan on watching the Apex Legends ALGS Winter Circuit Playoffs? Who will reach the top of the leaderboard? Tell us in the comments section!
