Bacon Time Claims APL 2026 Runner-Up After Loss to DCG
Thai esports team Bacon Time finished runner-up at the Arena of Valor Premier League 2026 after losing 4-2 to Deep Cross Gaming in the grand finals in Da Nang, Vietnam on July 19.
Thai esports team Bacon Time fell short against Deep Cross Gaming's superior strength, finishing as runner-up at APL 2026 despite giving their all. The Arena of Valor Premier League final took place in Da Nang, Vietnam on July 19, with Bacon Time facing Deep Cross Gaming (DCG) from Chinese Taipei in a best-of-seven grand finals match.
DCG made a dominant start, winning the first three games in rapid succession to lead 3-0 and move one victory away from claiming the championship. However, Bacon Time refused to surrender and mounted a comeback, winning two consecutive games to narrow the deficit to 3-2. In the decisive sixth game, DCG regrouped and secured victory, clinching the series 4-2 and claiming the championship title.
DCG took home the championship prize of $200,000 (approximately 6.75 million baht), while Bacon Time earned the runner-up prize of $100,000 (approximately 3.36 million baht).
