The road to Miami has its Philippine champion. After weeks of intense virtual football competition, Jorrel Aristorenas has emerged as the national winner of the Red Bull Wings Cup 2026, earning the opportunity to represent the Philippines at the World Finals in Miami, USA, in January 2027.
Held in official partnership with EA SPORTS FC™ 27, PlayStation®, Mineski Philippines, Glico, and TT Racing, the National Final took place on November 7 at Matchpoint Sportsbar in Mandaluyong City. The event brought together the country’s top EA SPORTS FC™ 27 players from the Open League and University League, giving them the chance to compete before a live audience and vie for a place on the international stage.
The Philippines’ Top EA SPORTS FC Players Face Off
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The National Final marked the culmination of two qualifying leagues, both played in Rush Mode, EA SPORTS FC™ 27’s fast-paced 5v5 game mode.
The Open League welcomed players through a series of in-person qualifying matches, while the University League brought the competition to participating campuses. Following the qualifiers, the top eight players from each league advanced to the National Final to compete for their respective league titles.
After the intense matchups, Jorrel Aristorenas claimed the title of Red Bull Wings Cup 2026 Philippine National Champion, securing the country’s spot at the upcoming World Finals.
The Road to Miami Continues
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With the Philippine National Final concluded, Jorrel is set to face top EA SPORTS FC™ 27 players from nearly 80 countries at the Red Bull Wings Cup World Finals in Miami, USA.
Taking place at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium, the global competition will introduce a unique format combining EA SPORTS FC™ 27 matches with real-life football challenges, putting players’ skills to the test both on and off the virtual pitch.
After the Top 16 are determined, the competition will move into additional knockout rounds in unconventional settings, including the stadium pitch using the jumbotron screen, a race car, a speedboat, and a helicopter. These activities are subject to eventual changes.
As the Philippine National Champion, Jorrel will travel to Miami to join international finalists in the race for the Red Bull Wings Cup World Championship.
Bringing Football and Gaming Communities Together
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Beyond the competition, the Philippine National Final brought together local gamers, football fans, and esports enthusiasts for a celebration of their shared passion for the game.
Attendees experienced the matches up close, explored immersive gameplay zones, joined interactive challenges, and connected with fellow players, streamers, and content creators.
Former national team player Anton Del Rosario also hosted an exclusive open play at Cherry Turf during the National Final. Through on-ground mentorship and opportunities for attendees to test their skills on the pitch, he highlighted the talent of Filipino footballers and demonstrated how the event brought local sports and gaming communities together.
The excitement extended to fans watching online across the country. Content creator Jared Dillinger streamed the matches to his Forked.gg community, helping connect traditional football fans with gamers.
By bringing the Open League and University League finalists together in one live event, Red Bull Wings Cup provided Filipino players with a platform to showcase their skills, connect with the local gaming community, and compete for a place at the global championship.
Follow Jorrel’s Road to Miami
The journey continues as Jorrel prepares to represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Wings Cup World Finals in Miami in early 2027.
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