The Oakland Spiders claimed the 2026 Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) men’s championship by defeating the Minnesota Wind Chill 21-16 in the title game. This victory capped an impressive season for Oakland following their 14-1 regular season record and strong postseason performance.
Tobe Decraene of the Boston Glory was named the Most Valuable Player of the season, leading the league with 109 scores. Cooper Williams from the Carolina Flyers earned Defensive Player of the Year honors, while Oakland’s Chander Boyd-Fliegel was named Rookie of the Year. Miles Grovic of DC Breeze received the Most Improved Player award and Liam Kreiss was recognized as Coach of the Year.
Key statistical leaders included Elliot Hawkins who had 71 assists and 4,005 receiving yards, Pieran Robert with 50 goals and 335 points played, Gordon Larson who led in throwing yards (5,929) and completions (630), and Alex Atkins who accumulated 8,925 total yards. The First Team All-UFA roster featured a mix of top performers across various teams.
The Spiders’ championship win over Minnesota Wind Chill, who finished the regular season 13-2, confirms Oakland’s status as the top men’s Ultimate Frisbee team in the UFA for 2026.
CSB Take
The Oakland Spiders’ championship victory reflects their dominance and consistency throughout the 2026 UFA season. Despite the Most Valuable Player honor going to Boston Glory’s Tobe Decraene, Oakland’s combination of experienced players and impactful newcomers like Rookie of the Year Chander Boyd-Fliegel proved vital. This accomplishment sets a high standard for the league and underscores the competitive balance and growing talent in men’s Ultimate Frisbee.
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