The ‘FC Online’ global club tournament, ‘FC Pro Masters 2026,’ has concluded. South Korea’s T1 defeated China’s breakout team ADJ with a set score of 4:2, securing the first championship in the history of ‘FC Online’ esports. This achievement goes beyond a simple win; it reflects the growing scale of the prize pool, the diversity of participating nations, the drama of the four-day event, and the roadmap leading to the premier ‘FC Pro Champions Cup 2026’ in October. The stage for global FC Online esports is expanding, slowly but surely.
⚽ eight Teams from four Nations: South Korea Stands Tallest
At the iG Home Stadium (Huya Shanghai Arena) in Shanghai, China, eight teams from South Korea, China, Thailand, and Vietnam competed for a total prize pool of $150k (approximately ₩220 million) over four days, from May 28 to 31. The tournament, ‘FC Pro Masters 2026,’ serves as a global club competition for FC Online.
The 2:1 score remained until the end, securing T1 match point. In the sixth set, which became T1’s match point, ADJ stuck with Marspy while T1 fielded HOSEOK. Marspy scored in the 13th minute, but HOSEOK equalized in the 32nd. Then, in the 96th minute of stoppage time, HOSEOK scored a dramatic buzzer-beater to win the match 2:1. With a total score of 2:4, ADJ lost to T1, settling for runner-up. This victory marked T1’s first-ever title in ‘FC Online’ esports, solidifying their position at the top of the stage. Additionally, T1 secured a spot in the ‘FC Pro Champions Cup 2026,’ a premier club tournament with a $300k prize pool.
Will South Korea continue to dominate the stage, or will a new strong contender emerge to steal the spotlight? That remains to be seen.
As the four days in Shanghai came to a close, the countdown to an even grander stage has now begun.