#Asia-Pacific esports

Scheduled to begin in 2025, the LCP aims to bring together top players from the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, creating a new pathway for regional teams to qualify for the prestigious League of Legends World Championship (Worlds). Participating teams for the 2025 LCP season include partnered squads like CTBC Flying Oyster, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming, GAM Esports, and PSG Talon, while guest teams such as Chiefs Esports Club, DetonatioN FocusMe, Team Whales, and Vikings Esports have also been invited. Additional teams from local Asia-Pacific tournaments will join to create a vibrant and diverse competitive landscape. The tournament is part of Riot's long-term plan to build a sustainable, high-level competitive ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific. To prepare Filipino players for this international opportunity, Riot Games Philippines is strengthening the local esports infrastructure. Riot Games Philippines also plans more online and offline events for fans and players, aiming to cultivate a strong esports community in the country. The establishment of the LCP marks an important step forward for the Filipino esports scene, as local teams will finally have a chance to prove themselves in one of the world’s most competitive gaming events. Jake Sin, head of Valorant Esports for Asia Pacific, praised the rise of SEA teams. Read more in our articles including "Riot Games Launches New Pacific League, Paving Way for Filipino Teams to Reach Global Stage" and "Southeast Asia dominates Valorant Champions Tour Pacific Stage 2 Finals".