# Persib Bandung wins Dewata Challenge Series 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dewata-challenge-series-2026-football-tournament > Updated: 2026-08-17T17:04:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Persib Bandung won the 2026 Dewata Challenge Series, an international preseason tournament held from August 13 to 18 at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali. The competition featured Indonesian Super League clubs Bali United and Persib Bandung, alongside Malaysia’s Sabah FC. Persib secured the title with a perfect record, beginning with a 3-0 victory over Sabah FC. They clinched the championship following a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Bali United. After trailing until the 88th minute, Balsa Sekulic equalized, and Gabriel Mutombo scored the winning header in stoppage time. Coach Igor Tolic praised the squad’s “mental resilience” and aggressive response to being behind, noting the tournament helped players adapt to his tactics. However, he emphasized that the team still requires improvements in coordination and defensive consistency. The club is now shifting its focus to the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) playoffs against Manila Digger on August 31. Regarding squad availability, defender Sandy Walsh remains sidelined due to an injury sustained with the Indonesian national team, while Eliano Reijnders and Ragnar Oratmangoen are reintegrating into the lineup. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Persib Bandung wins 2026 Dewata Challenge Series Persib Bandung won the 2026 Dewata Challenge Series after a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Bali United, finishing the preseason tournament with two wins from two matches. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persib-bandung-manages-sandy-walsh-injury-amid-major-squad-overhaul ### 2026-08-08: Dewata Challenge Series 2026 to feature Bali United, Persib, and Sabah FC Bali United, Persib Bandung, and Sabah FC will compete in the Dewata Challenge Series 2026 preseason tournament in Bali from August 13–18. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-indonesia-recycles-damaged-money-into-medals-for-bali-qris-run --- Cite as: Persib Bandung wins Dewata Challenge Series 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dewata-challenge-series-2026-football-tournament