Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Waltzy's Scrim Exit Sparks Debate After Hal's Joke
Full XI, Virtus.pro, ENTER FORCE.36, and VK Gaming lead their respective regions after the first match day of the Pro League. Meanwhile, the community buzzes over Waltzy's unexpected departure from a scrim session following a controversial joke by Hal.
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The ScoreboardAMERICAS | # | Team | Abbr | Points |
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| 1 | Full XI | FXI | 25 | | 2 | Team Nemesis | NEM | 21 | | 3 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | NIP | 18 | | 4 | Team Falcons | FLCN | 16 | | 5 | Men Of Culture | MOC | 15 |
EMEA | # | Team | Abbr | Points |
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| 1 | Virtus.pro | VP | 25 | | 2 | Elite Esports EU | EE.EU | 21 | | 3 | Gaimin Gladiators | GG | 18 | | 4 | Team Heretics | TH | 16 | | 5 | ZiPLine Mafia | ZIP | 15 |
APAC NORTH | # | Team | Abbr | Points |
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| 1 | ENTER FORCE.36 | E36 | 25 | | 2 | REIGNITE | RIG | 21 | | 3 | Dory | DORY | 18 | | 4 | BLACK Sheeps | BLS | 16 | | 5 | KINOTROPE | KN | 15 |
APAC SOUTH | # | Team | Abbr | Points |
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| 1 | VK Gaming | VKG | 25 | | 2 | BearClaw Gaming | BCG | 21 | | 3 | Gen.G Esports | GEN | 18 | | 4 | S8UL Esports | S8UL | 16 | | 5 | HAVOC | HVC | 15 |
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Last 24 Hours: Scrims| When (MT) | Region | Block | Matchup |
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| Tue, May 19, 6:30 PM | AMERICAS | NA 8:30pm scrims | AvC | | Tue, May 19, 4:00 PM | AMERICAS | NA 6pm scrims | AvB | | Tue, May 19, 11:00 AM | EMEA | EMEA 6pm scrims | AvC | | Tue, May 19, 8:00 AM | EMEA | EMEA 3pm scrims | AvB |
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Scrim Form CheckAMERICAS | # | Team | Grp | Avg Pts | Games | PL # |
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| 1 | Team Liquid | A | 58.00 | 24 | 9 | | 2 | Nice Guys | B | 50.50 | 12 | 16 | | 3 | HUSS | B | 49.00 | 18 | 12 | | 4 | Shopify Rebellion | C | 45.33 | 18 | — | | 5 | Ninjas In Pyjamas | A | 45.25 | 24 | 3 |
EMEA | # | Team | Grp | Avg Pts | Games | PL # |
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| 1 | Alliance | C | 69.86 | 14 | — | | 2 | BEN | C | 57.00 | 6 | — | | 3 | AURORA | C | 55.00 | 6 | — | | 4 | 3 MEN | B | 54.86 | 14 | 15 | | 5 | Awakened | B | 49.71 | 14 | 18 |
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The WireMatch results & scrim highlights
1.@InferXgaming (Tue 19): "Today's #CHAMPS in our 6/6 scrim! First place: @GhostAndr3 x @JezuzJ2 x @NPredax, Second: @PTZEU_ x @xac25pt x Foof, Top Fragger: @PTZEU_"
Caster & analyst takes
2.@mokeysniper (Tue 19): "I think people still massively underestimate: how many millions of people play Apex, how bad the average player truly is. I wouldn't be surprised if Gold actually puts you in the top 5-10% of skill"
Roster moves & team updates
3.@ABEGaming37 (Wed 20): "【大会出場のお知らせ】 ABE Gaming APEX Challenger Circuit 出場決定. Roster: FRAPPE, YUJIRO, TK — 5/23"
4.@BearClaw_Esport (Tue 19): "Our Apex Legends roster is competing in the Regional Finals this weekend."
Prep & schedule
5.@PlayApexEsports (Tue 19): "The Americas are ready for their return 💪 Catch them live on the #ALGS Split 1 Pro League broadcast this Saturday and Sunday at 6 PM EDT!"
6.@PlayApexEsports (Tue 19): "We are so back 😎🙏 #ALGS Split 1 Pro League returns this weekend, with EMEA kicking things off both days at 6 PM BST!" |
The Pulser/CompetitiveApex is abuzz with reactions to Waltzy leaving mid-scrim after Hal made a joke in Discord. The incident has sparked a heated debate among fans about professionalism and the impact of off-hand comments during competitive play. Additionally, Hal's portal mishap during a recent match has also drawn significant attention, with users dissecting the play and its implications on the team's dynamics. |
On DeckToday & Tomorrow | When (MT) | Type | Region / Block | Matchup |
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| Wed, May 20, 8:00 AM | SCRIM | EMEA · EMEA 3pm scrims | AvC | | Wed, May 20, 11:00 AM | SCRIM | EMEA · EMEA 6pm scrims | AvB | | Wed, May 20, 4:00 PM | SCRIM | AMERICAS · NA 6pm scrims | AvC | | Wed, May 20, 6:30 PM | SCRIM | AMERICAS · NA 8:30pm scrims | AvB | | Thu, May 21, 8:00 AM | SCRIM | EMEA · EMEA 3pm scrims | AvB | | Thu, May 21, 11:00 AM | SCRIM | EMEA · EMEA 6pm scrims | AvC | | Thu, May 21, 4:00 PM | SCRIM | AMERICAS · NA 6pm scrims | AvB | | Thu, May 21, 6:30 PM | SCRIM | AMERICAS · NA 8:30pm scrims | AvC |
Rest Of Week | When (MT) | Type | Region / Block | Matchup |
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| Fri, May 22, 8:00 AM | SCRIM | EMEA · EMEA 3pm scrims | AvC | | Fri, May 22, 11:00 AM | SCRIM | EMEA · EMEA 6pm scrims | AvB | | Fri, May 22, 4:00 PM | SCRIM | AMERICAS · NA 6pm scrims | AvC | | Fri, May 22, 6:30 PM | SCRIM | AMERICAS · NA 8:30pm scrims | AvB | | Mon, May 25, 10:00 AM | ALGS | EMEA · NA 7pm | ALGS DRAFT | | Mon, May 25, 6:00 PM | ALGS | AMERICAS · NA 7pm | ALGS DRAFT |
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Data current as of 2026-05-20T12:00:45.000Z
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