POISON IVY GIZY of the Philippines has been crowned the first-ever Call of Duty Mobile Garena Battle Royale Cup (GBRC) champion, clinching the title in a dramatic Map 8 final-circle showdown at Ayala Malls Manila Bay on 8 November 2026. The Filipino squad’s victory caps a dominant run through the entire tournament, from Group Stage through to the Grand Finals.
Founded as a gaming community in 2023, POISON IVY began assembling its GIZY roster in June 2026. The championship lineup consists of IVY DreiGIZY, IVY SecreGIZY, IVY VoìdGIZY, and IVY LeıghGIZY, with VrusGIZY serving as coach.
Garena Battle Royale Cup Recap
The Grand Finals ran across two days under the “EndGame Protocol” – the championship threshold was set 10 points above the Day 1 leader’s total, and the first eligible team to win a map on Day 2 after crossing that threshold would claim the Championship and end the tournament immediately.
POISON IVY GIZY topped the Group Stage with 342 points and seven wins across 12 rounds before finishing first in the Playoffs. On Day 1 of the Grand Finals, six matches were played across four maps: Isolated, Blackout, Rebirth Island, and Krai. The team led the Day 1 standings with 106 points, ahead of GNR Esports on 99 and ADMT PYRITE on 82, setting the Day 2 Championship threshold at 116 points.
On Day 2, POISON IVY GIZY became the first team to cross 116 points, reaching the threshold on Map 7. GNR Esports remained close, and both teams were the last two squads standing in the final circle of Map 8. POISON IVY GIZY secured the map win and the Championship with a final tally of 132 points. SecreGIZY was named Finals MVP after recording the most eliminations in the title-deciding map.
Garena’s 2027 Esports & Creator Plans For CODM
Alongside the tournament, Garena used its seventh anniversary livestream to outline expanded competitive and creator opportunities for 2027. The 2027 esports roadmap introduces a structured ladder for both Multiplayer and Battle Royale players, starting with the open Garena Rookie Circuit, which will run four times a year. The top 12 teams in each region and mode advance to Garena Elite and then Garena Masters.
From Garena Masters, Multiplayer players can progress through the Garena Qualifier to the Call of Duty Mobile World Championship, while Battle Royale players can compete in the Garena Battle Royale Cup. Community Gladiators will continue running casual competitions throughout the year.
Garena is also launching CODM Arena, a program and platform connecting players with community and campus tournaments. Players can find and register for verified competitions, while organizers can list tournaments for verification. Verified organizers may receive promotion through Garena’s channels along with support in the form of merchandise and COD Points.
On the creator side, Garena’s 2027 plan includes a new creator intake opening in January, a CODM Esports talent search in the second quarter, another creator intake in the third quarter, and the Garena CODM Creator Awards at year-end. Applications for the first 2027 intake open in January, with more details to be shared closer to the date.
Season 10 7th Anniversary Content
Call of Duty Mobile Season 10, the 7th Anniversary update, launching on 12 November at 8AM (MYT), brings the iconic Verdansk map to the game. First debuted in 2019 release of Modern Warfare and free-to-play spinoff Warzone, Verdansk features more than 15 major points of interest and introduces gameplay and movement changes across both large Battle Royale maps. The map is also coming to DMZ: Recon with a new boss and contract.
Anniversary content includes a story-based event set in Verdansk, with rewards including Ghost Cold Biter, Ghost Stealth, and a Legendary Secret Cache. The season also adds the Signal 50 sniper rifle through the Battle Pass and two Mythic Drops featuring a Mythic weapon and Operator. A Ford Racing collaboration is set to bring Legendary vehicle Draws, alongside a free themed event.
Pokdepinion: Months of grinding, and it all came down to one final circle.
