Call of Duty Mobile Garena Announces First Battle Royale Major in Manila With $40K Prize Pool

Call of Duty Mobile Garena is making a statement. The publisher just announced its first-ever Battle Royale Major. It's happening in Manila. And there's $40,000 on the line.

A New Chapter for COD Mobile BR

This isn't a small community cup. This is a Major. That word means something.

Garena is betting big on Battle Royale as a competitive mode. For years, multiplayer has dominated COD Mobile esports. BR has always been the side dish. Not anymore.

A dedicated Major signals a shift. Garena wants BR to be taken seriously. A $40,000 prize pool helps make that case.

Why Manila?

Southeast Asia is a mobile gaming powerhouse. The Philippines sits right at the center of it. Manila makes sense as a host city. The fanbase is there. The players are there. The energy is there.

Expect a packed venue and loud crowds. Filipino esports fans don't hold back.

What's Next

Details on qualifiers, format, and exact dates haven't dropped yet. But the announcement alone is big news for BR players who've been waiting for their moment.

If you've been grinding Battle Royale and wondering if it matters, here's your answer. It does now.