Team DODEC

Strategy, Precision, Ambition

Founded in late 2023, DODEC quickly established themselves as a powerhouse, becoming the only team to win Majors across air, ground, and combined arms formats. The 2025 Grand Finals champions approach every battle like a game of chess: strategy first, then execution.

They started 2026 with a dominant Major I victory, defeating MRCLS 3–0 in the final, before adding a third-place finish at Major III. Led by Forze and banujekツ, this international roster now returns to defend its crown.

Player to watch: nyffer, MVP of Major I and third in the Major III MVP rankings, a consistent threat on the ground.

Roster:

• Forze (Captain)
• banujekツ (Co-Captain)
• Jツ
• Bad_Karma옷
• nyffer
• Grohotarr
• Grizer
• Scriplet

Team VOYAGER

From Friends to Champions

Founded in May 2024 by a group of friends playing for fun, VOYAGER quickly turned ambition into results, finishing the 2025 WTCS season as runners-up. Through roster changes, their founding core has remained united.

Despite a challenging start to 2026, they reached the top eight at all three Majors, before claiming Major III victory in the 4v4 Tank format. Led by EinsCute, alongside co-captains Erchenn and Arseniywelcam, they enter the Grand Finals with momentum and their sights set on the crown.

Player to watch: Oskar, MVP of Major III, whose patient positioning and mastery of the Abrams make him a formidable opponent.

Roster:

• EinsCute (Captain)
• Erchenn (Co-Captain)
• Arseniywelcam
• Oskar
• chikkleXD
• AuRusElite
• Novaカキ
• ミZorderミ

Team AVReS

Built to Win Everywhere

Since arriving on the scene in summer 2024, AVReS have developed into a formidable force across air and ground battles. Winners of WTCS TITAN 2025 and WTCS Armored Apex 2025, they finished third overall in the 2025 season.

In 2026, they reached the playoffs at all three Majors, securing second place at Major III. With RasTafaRaY leading the tankers and isawyourunaway commanding the pilots, AVReS bring a balanced roster and a clear ambition to the Grand Finals: first place in air, ground, and combined arms.

Player to watch: NeZoXi, second in the Major III MVP rankings and a key contributor to the team’s runner-up finish.

Roster:

• RasTafaRaY (Captain)
• isawyourunaway (Co-Captain)
• tonyoloメ
• zloba
• RussianShark
• Darthmoll
• NeZoXi
• _sh1mada.

Team JinX

Veteran Experience, Relentless Aggression

Formed after the 2025 Grand Finals by three former IgnisAvis players, JinX may be a new name, but their roster brings years of experience at the highest level of War Thunder esports. Their shared approach? Always play aggressively.

A fourth-place finish at Major I set the tone for a consistent debut season, with playoff appearances at all three Majors. Led by La1R and 1N1ck, who exchange leadership duties for air battles, JinX now have their sights set on a Grand Finals podium finish.

Players to watch: Delіt, a mainstay across all three formats, and EvіlWolf, the Rafale specialist in their combined arms lineup.

Roster:

• La1R (Captain)
• 1N1ck (Co-Captain)
• Delіt
• EvіlWolf
• mortumwish
• T1R3D
• Kazooie_
• MasterDelta.

Team FiveSticks

The Comeback Story

Founded in 2018, FiveSticks first made their name in propeller aircraft duels before stepping away from competition around 2020. Revived by OpsBan65_ in February 2025, the team has since become a regular presence in top-tier tournaments.

Their comeback gained momentum in 2026, with playoff appearances at all three Majors and a standout second-place finish at Major II. Combining patient pilots with aggressive tankers, FiveSticks now head into the Grand Finals with a clear target: a place in the top three.

Players to watch: OpsBan65_ and C0COJAMBO, who finished second and third respectively in the Major II MVP rankings. The captain behind the team’s revival is also leading by example in battle.

Roster:

• OpsBan65_ (Captain)
• C0COJAMBO (Co-Captain)
• Tekilez (Co-Captain)
• Telch2271337
• npocto_4el
• Frovy
• Mister Mish
• Криветочка

Team Invictus

Newcomers Who Conquered the Skies

Bringing together experienced competitors and rising talent from six nations, Invictus built their roster around teamwork and versatility. Their debut season has already made a powerful statement.

Despite missing the playoffs at Majors I and III, they soared to victory at Major II, collecting 130 points and briefly taking the lead in the season standings. That outstanding performance secured their place in the Grand Finals, where Extatic and Leozander will lead their pursuit of another title.

Player to watch: Leozander, MVP of Major II, whose decisive Kh-38MT strike from a Su-30SM delivered one of the tournament’s standout moments.

Roster:

• Extatic (Captain)
• Leozander (Co-Captain)
• Avoxy
• GameThunder
• Delva971
• EITEA
• Tomsenval
• KASTET

Team MRCLS

The Return of Miracles

After disbanding in 2025, Miracles returned for 2026 with a fresh roster and renewed ambition. Competing under the MRCLS name, they wasted no time making their presence felt.

A determined lower bracket run at Major I saw them defeat LEET 3–2 to reach the grand final, where they fell to DODEC. That runner-up finish secured their Grand Finals qualification. Led by v1nnу and skyline地平, MRCLS now have another opportunity to challenge the champions who denied them the trophy.

Player to watch: v1nnу, third in the Major I MVP jury vote. The captain’s aggressive MiG-29 play makes him stand out in a field dominated by Rafales.

Roster:

• v1nnу (Captain)
• skyline地平 (Co-Captain)
• Sanya Kamen
• Nefo
• farsage
• SieDeSta
• Renegade

Team LEET

The Old Guard

One of the longest-standing teams in the competition, LEET bring experience, strategy, and discipline to the battlefield. Despite a difficult season, these veterans have earned their place among the eight finalists.

Their third-place finish at Major I proved decisive, with their run ending in a close 3–2 defeat to MRCLS in the lower bracket final. Led by the versatile VoLKoDaV, LEET now return with a chance to settle that rivalry and one clear ambition: claim the title.

Player to watch: St1merOK, whose defensive approach to BVR combat turns into outright aggression when the battle closes to dogfighting range.

Roster:

• VoLKoDaV (Captain)
• SYDARb
• KIDUVL
• St1merOK
• DrugCat33_TV
• Отveрниsьツ
• РЫБАТОРГОВЕЦ