Wildcard have captured the FRAG University 2026 championship following an undefeated run through the New York LAN event.
The North American roster kicked off their campaign in Group D with a flawless 3-0 record, securing first place advancement. During the playoff stage, Wildcard eliminated both Last Dance US and NRG in best-of-one matches before facing DENDELE in the upper bracket final. A decisive 2-0 victory sent the Brazilian squad to the consolidation bracket.
DENDELE fought their way back by defeating Imperial, setting up a championship rematch. Starting with a one-map advantage from the upper bracket, Wildcard barely escaped with a narrow 3-2 triumph that could significantly impact their Major qualification prospects.
The series opened on Mirage, Wildcard's selection, but DENDELE dominated 13-4 to level the match at 1-1. Wildcard responded on DENDELE's Nuke pick, building an 8-4 CT-side lead and closing out 13-8 to reclaim their advantage.
Inferno saw another reversal as DENDELE overcame a 7-5 deficit to win 13-8, forcing a decider. The final battleground of Anubis delivered the most thrilling action. Wildcard established a 7-5 halftime lead and pushed ahead 12-7, but DENDELE forced overtime with five straight rounds. After DENDELE took a 14-13 lead in the extra period, Wildcard delivered a perfect defensive performance to seal the 16-14 victory.
Ethan "reck" Serrano earned grand final MVP honors with 71 eliminations, outpacing his nearest teammate by fourteen frags.
This championship victory elevates Wildcard to eighth position in Americas region standings for PGL Major Singapore qualification. Their chances have surged from 33% to 72%, with the top nine teams earning Major invites.
