League of Legends teams prepare for 2026 Asian Games

League of Legends Asian Games 2026 esports South Korea national team India national team

The League of Legends tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, is set to begin with group stage matches scheduled for September 29 and 30. The competition will progress to semifinals on October 1 and a final on October 2.

South Korea, the defending 2022 champions, will compete in Group B. Their roster includes prominent players such as 'Faker' Lee Sang-hyeok and 'Keria' Ryu Min-seok. South Korea is scheduled to play matches against Chinese Taipei, India, and Hong Kong during the group stage.

India's six-member squad, composed of players from S8UL Esports including captain Akshaj Shenoy, is also placed in Group B. The Indian team faces a challenging path against established esports powers including South Korea, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games · Faker · India · S8UL Esports · South Korea

Sources

South Korea LoL National Team Aiming for Back-to-Back Asian Games Titles, First Match Set for September 30 [www.invenglobal.com]

7 days ago

India's League Of Legends Squad Set For Asian Games 2026 Challenge [www.rediff.com]

6 days ago