Bellevue University Esports Wins 2026 Apex Legends National Championship
Bellevue University Esports claimed its first-ever Apex Legends national championship by winning the Octane Collegiate League Season 4: Championship. The title marks the program’s second national tournament win of the season and the third national championship in program history.
Key Facts
- Bellevue University won the Octane Collegiate League Season 4 Apex Legends National Championship
- Apex Legends is the Esports program’s first national title in the game
- The win is the program’s third national championship overall
- Bellevue entered the tournament as the #1 seed after group stages
- The championship was earned in the only Apex Legends league licensed by Electronic Arts
A Breakthrough National Championship
Bellevue University Esports secured a milestone victory by capturing the program’s first Apex Legends national championship at the Octane Collegiate League Season 4: Championship, known as the Queen City Championship. The Bruins defeated the nation’s top collegiate programs in the only Apex Legends league officially licensed by Electronic Arts.
The title continues a strong championship tradition for Bellevue Esports. Earlier this season, the Bruins claimed a national title at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Showdown in Overwatch 2, adding to a previous Bluegrass Showdown championship in 2024. The Apex Legends victory represents the program’s third national championship overall.
“This championship reflects the discipline, trust, and preparation our players showed all season. They stayed composed under pressure and executed when it mattered most on the national stage.”
Consistency Leads to the Biggest Win
The Bruins entered the 2025–26 season ranked No. 2 in the preseason power rankings and remained among the nation’s top teams throughout the year. Bellevue placed fourth in the Stage 1 (Fall) Finals and second in the Stage 2 (Spring) Finals while accumulating enough points to qualify for the national championship.
At the Queen City Championship, Bellevue made its intentions clear early. The Bruins dominated Saturday group play with two first-place finishes and advanced to the Championship Sunday as the No. 1 overall seed in a field featuring the top 30 teams in the country.
Championship Sunday Delivers the Title
Championship Sunday used a match-point format, requiring teams to reach 60 points before becoming eligible to win the title with a first-place finish. After a 20th-place result in Game 1, Bellevue responded with a decisive Game 2 win and surged up the standings.
By Game 4, Bellevue became the first team to reach match point following a 3-vs-1 finish by team captain Jason “Jukezy” Zajac. In Game 6, Bellevue and Fisher College both entered on match point. The Bruins eliminated Fisher in the final engagement to secure the Apex Legends national championship.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).