The summer season in the Philippines is about to get much louder. Call of Duty: Mobile – Garena has officially unveiled Summer Festival 2026, a nationwide celebration built around the theme “Connect, Compete, Celebrate.”
The multi-week campaign begins today, March 30, and will culminate in a massive two-day offline esports and community event in May, marking one of the biggest milestones yet for the game’s competitive scene in the region.
Call of Duty: Mobile Summer Festival 2026 Brings Fans Together in Manila
The highlight of the Summer Festival 2026 will take place on May 23–24, 2026, at the SMX Aura Convention Center. Organized by Garena, the event promises a mix of esports action, creator showcases, and interactive experiences for Filipino players.
Fans attending the event can expect:
- Creator showmatches featuring popular Call of Duty: Mobile personalities
- Community booths and carnival-style activities
- Clan activations and fan meet-ups
- Limited-edition Summer Festival merchandise
- Free admission for attendees
This marks a major step forward for the Philippine esports scene, especially for the growing Call of Duty: Mobile community.
Garena Elite Philippines 2026 Grand Finals Headline the Festival
At the core of Summer Festival 2026 is competitive esports. The Garena Elite Philippines (GEP) 2026 Grand Finals will be held live on May 23, bringing together the country’s strongest grassroots teams.
GEP 2026 is especially significant because it will feature both Multiplayer (MP) and Battle Royale (BR) formats on LAN, making it Garena’s first fully offline local tournament for Call of Duty: Mobile in the Philippines.
Key Details – Garena Elite Philippines 2026
- Prize pool: $40,000 USD
- Registration period: April 6–12, 2026
- Grand Finals: May 23, 2026 (Live in Manila)
- Format: Multiplayer + Battle Royale
The tournament aims to spotlight rising Filipino talent and crown national champions in front of a live audience.
Garena Summer Invitational 2026 Brings Regional Teams to the Philippines
The action continues on May 24 with the Garena Summer Invitational (GSI) 2026, which will gather top teams from across Southeast Asia and nearby regions.
Participating countries and regions include:
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- Macau
A total of 14 teams will compete live in Manila for a $60,000 USD prize pool, making it the first regional Call of Duty: Mobile tournament hosted offline in the Philippines.
This event is expected to serve as a major stepping stone toward larger global qualifiers later in the year.
Summer Festival 2026 COD Points Giveaway Starts Today
The celebration begins immediately with an in-game campaign for players across the Philippines. Starting March 30 until May 10, 2026, players can log in and complete missions to earn a share of 3,500 COD Points (CP).
This giveaway is designed to reward active players while building excitement leading up to the live Summer Festival weekend.
More Than Esports: A Community Celebration for Call of Duty: Mobile Fans
Beyond the competition, Summer Festival 2026 focuses heavily on community engagement. Players who attend the SMX Aura event can expect:
- Meet-and-greets with creators
- Festival-exclusive merchandise
- On-site giveaways
- Live showmatches
- Interactive fan activities
According to Garena, more details—including the event schedule, livestream information, and pre-registration for attendees—will be announced in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for updates via the official Call of Duty®: Mobile – Garena channels:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garenacodmPH
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garenacodm/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GarenaCallofDutyMobile
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callofdutymobile_garena
Call of Duty®: Mobile – Garena can be downloaded on both the App Store and Google Play.
