In a nutshell

• Liga Republika 2025 is now the official qualifier for Filipino League of Legends players aiming to reach the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Wildcard Playoffs.
• The new structure allows grassroots teams to battle regional rivals and progress toward top-tier LCP competition.
• Tournament runs from July 4 to 27 with Bo1 qualifiers, group stages, and Fearless Draft-format playoffs, plus ₱860K in prize money for the winning team.

Riot Games Philippines has announced that Liga Republika 2025, the Philippines’ premier League of Legends tournament, is now the official qualifier for Filipino players to earn a slot in the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Wildcard Playoffs.

Liga Republika was first unveiled in 2024 by Riot Games Philippines as a league that aims to elevate the country’s competitive gaming and esports scene, and has since set the stage for sustainable competition and grassroots opportunities. 

Liga Republika 2025 Details

Liga Republika: A Direct Path to LCP Wildcard

The establishment of the LCP, the top-tier regional league for the Asia Pacific, in 2024 has birthed a new promotion and relegation system, redefining this year’s LoL Esports across the region.

Liga Republika 2025 eligible champion will earn a direct slot to represent the Philippines in the LCP Wildcard Playoffs, where they will face top teams from other domestic leagues such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and South Asia, all vying for a spot in the LCP’s Promotion and Relegation (P&R) tournament.

“From the start, Liga Republika was built to be a sustainable competitive platform for local players to showcase their grit, resilience, and pride,” said Joel Guzman, Country Manager of Riot Games Philippines. “For years, the community has been hungry for a real path to international play. With the direct linking of Liga Republika to the LCP ecosystem, we’re proud to finally make that a reality and take a big step forward for Philippine LOL esports.”

Liga Republika Tournament Format and Schedules 

The tournament immediately starts with Open Qualifiers from July 4 to 8, moves into Group Stage matches from July 10 to 13, and ends with the Playoffs from July 19 to 27. 

Open Qualifiers will have Bo1 matchups, and the top 12 teams will compete in a closely contested Group Stage, with the best eight advancing to the playoffs. The Fearless Draft format will be introduced in the semi-finals and grand finals, pushing teams to diversify their picks and showcase deeper champion pools. A Best-of-Three series will be conducted for the semi-finals, and a Best-of-Five format for the Grand Finals. 

In addition to representing the country on the regional stage, the Liga Republika 2025 champion will also take home a lion’s share of the ₱860,000 prize pool.

“The refreshed format is designed to challenge even the most seasoned players,” said Kimi Salazar, MOBA Brand Manager at Riot Games Philippines. “We’re committed to empowering the community now that the path to global recognition is within reach. Through Liga Republika, Filipino players continue to prove they have what it takes to compete on the world stage, and we’re here to support their journey,” she added.