FPT Polytechnic wins Arena of Valor Winter 2026 championship

FPT Polytechnic claimed the Arena of Valor Winter 2026 championship title, defeating BME with a 4-2 score in a best-of-seven series. The victory occurred during an event held at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, which drew over 11,000 spectators and marked the 10th anniversary of Arena of Valor in Vietnam.

The grand final was characterized by a significant comeback. BME took an early lead, including an 8-0 shutout in the first game. However, FPT Polytechnic adjusted their strategy, eventually leveling the score. Key performances from players such as Sindhu, playing Violet, and Vịt, who utilized Airi and Maloch to secure decisive victories in the final rounds, allowed FPT Polytechnic to win three consecutive games to clinch the title.

Earlier in the tournament, BOOM Esports emerged as a notable underdog by defeating the ten-time champion Saigon Phantom 4-2 in the lower bracket final to secure a spot in the grand final.