Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih wins Panglima TNI Esports Championship 2026

Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih secured first place in the Panglima TNI Esports Championship 2026, held in Jakarta to commemorate the anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). The competition featured 16 teams representing various Military Regional Commands (Kodam) from across Indonesia.

The tournament utilized a tiered qualification system, starting at the regional Kodam level before advancing to national qualifiers and a final round at the Indonesia Arena. Following the final matches, Kodam V/Brawijaya took second place, and Kodam II/Sriwijaya finished in third.

Officials from the Indonesian Esports Association (PBESI) noted that the event, themed ‘Rise as One’, was designed to scout and nurture local talent from diverse regions, providing a structured pathway for young gamers to transition from regional communities to the national and international competitive stages.