Esports — Legends Ascend South Asia: What's the League of Legends tournament about, prize pool, format?
What is League of Legends?
League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed and published by Riot Games. It was released in 2009 and has since become one of the most popular and influential games in the world.
Game format:
5v5 Team-Based Game: Two teams of five players compete against each other.
Objective: Destroy the opposing team's Nexus, a structure located in their base.
Map: The primary map is called Summoner's Rift, with three lanes (top, mid, bottom), a jungle area, and various objectives like towers, dragons, Baron Nashor, and more.
When will Legends Ascend South Asia take place?
The tournament will take place between April 27 and August 3.
Who can participate in Legends Ascend South Asia 2025?
The tournament will be open for teams from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
What will the winner of Legends Ascend South Asia 2025 get?
The tournament has a prize pool of INR 10 lakh.
The winning team will qualify for the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Wildcard Playoffs, where teams will battle for a place in the LCP promotion and relegation tournament.
What is the format of the League of Legends tournament?
Legends Ascend South Asia will run for four months and will have:
Three open qualifiers
Round-robin league stage
Double-elimination playoffs
What is the schedule of Legends Ascend South Asia 2025?
Following is the schedule of the League of Legends tournament, Legends Ascend South Asia 2025:
Open Qualifier #1: Registrations: 27th April to 3rd May
Open Qualifier #1: Matches: 4th to 11 May
Open Qualifier #2: Registrations: 12th to 17th May
Open Qualifier #2: Matches: 18th to 25th May
Open Qualifier #3: Registrations: 26th May to 31st May
Open Qualifier #3: Matches:1st to 8th June
Round Robin League: 13th June to 20th July
Playoffs (Top 4 Double Elimination): 25th July to 3rd August
How to watch Legends Ascend South Asia 2025?
All matches will be broadcast on Aftermath Ventures' FragNation YouTube Channel.
What has Riot Games said about the tournament?
'Legends Ascend is about giving players in South Asia a real shot at competitive League of Legends,' Arun Rajappa, Country Manager India & South Asia, Riot Games, said.
'|It's a step towards building a stronger, more connected community where players and fans can all find more ways to play, engage, grow, and be part of something bigger.'
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