Recap: Nightfall win the Winter Circuit grand final 3–1
Down a map and a round from elimination, Kairo called the retake that turned a final. How the series was won.
Nobody gave Nightfall much of a chance after Kestrel Gaming took map one 13–6. Three maps later, the trophy was ours. Here is how the grand final of the Winter Circuit 2026 played out.
Map 1: Foundry (6–13)
Kestrel's fast executes caught us flat-footed. Our defence never settled and the half ended 3–9. Not the start anyone wanted.
Map 2: Skyway (13–11)
Down 10–11, Kairo called a full retake on B with one utility left. Vexa's 1v3 clutch flipped the map and the momentum.
Maps 3 and 4: Harbor and Citadel
From there the team played the cleanest Riftline we have ever played. Juno finished the series with 41 assists and Rook held A site alone eleven times.
Thank you to everyone in the arena and the 2.1 million watching online. This one is yours too.