With just one more win needed to lock in a spot in the AGA Pandanet City League A League
finals, undefeated Vancouver and New York City remain two games clear of the rest of the field at 5-0. All eyes will be on the Vancouver vs. Chicago clash this round—Chicago, currently in third place, must pull off the upset to keep its Finals hopes alive. Watch the livestream this Sunday, May 4, starting at 3p ET on YouTube and Twitch.
In B League, Madison (5-0) continues to lead the pack, but Vancouver 3 (4-1) remains just one game behind. NYC took a hit in Round 5 with a loss to the Washington Pioneers but remains well-positioned to finish top three after Round 6.
C League is a logjam at the top, with four teams tied at 4-1. Toronto 3 holds the lead on tiebreaks, while Philadelphia controls its own fate in matchups against fellow 4-1 contenders Atlanta and Toronto Berserkers.
D League’s drama ramped up as Toronto handed Madison its first loss, resulting in a tie at 4-1 between Madison and Atlanta. Madison vs. New York City could prove decisive for NYC’s first place hopes.
In E League, Martinsville remains undefeated (4-0) but faces off against second-place NC Raleigh (3-1) this round.
Sunday Showdown: Toronto vs. San Diego – Livestreamed May 4
Catch the A League feature match between Toronto and San Diego live on Sunday, May 4, with expert commentary from Yixian Zhou 6d. Both teams are tied at 2-3, with Toronto narrowly ahead on board wins (8 to 7). A win here keeps the victor nearly clear of the relegation zone, while the loser risks dropping into the danger zone.
Matchups to Watch:
- Board 1: Ivan Lo 7d (Toronto) vs. Yiyao Hu 7d (San Diego) – Both have had a difficult season, so this match may determine who's able to turn it around.
- Board 2: Leo Tan 7d vs. Shang Zhou 7d – Both are each team’s MVP this season; a must-win board for both teams
- Board 3: Hongyi Li 7d vs. Jasper Liu 6d – Hongyi may be slightly favored on paper, but it will still be a hotly contested matchup