In a nutshell

• 15 teams qualified for the League of Legends Esports Nations Cup 2026 main event in Riyadh.
• The Philippines secured a slot, led by Relhia, Devoured, Cherb, Dawn, and Cresho.
• The tournament kicks off with Play‑Ins on November 21, leading to the Grand Final on November 29.

The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed the completion of the online regional qualifiers for the League of Legends tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2–29, 2026.

A total of 32 national teams will compete, with 16 squads invited via ENC Rankings and 15 more earning their place through regional qualifiers. The final slot will be awarded as a Wildcard Solidarity spot to an underrepresented region later in August.

Qualified Teams

Here are the countries and territories that advanced through qualifiers:

• Asia: Hong Kong (China), Mongolia
• Eastern Europe: Lithuania, Romania
• Western Europe: Germany, Belgium
• Middle East/Africa: Algeria, Tunisia
• North America: Mexico, Guatemala
• South America: Chile, Peru
• Southeast Asia/Oceania: New Zealand, Philippines
• Host Region: Saudi Arabia

League of Legends Philippine Team Secures Berth

The Philippine squad earned its place after a resilient lower‑bracket run in the Southeast Asia/Oceania qualifiers, defeating Guam, Australia, and Singapore. Representing the country are:

• Relhia (Top Laner)
• Devoured (Jungler)
• Cherb (Mid Laner)
• Dawn (ADC)
• Cresho (Support)

Tournament Format

The League of Legends ENC tournament begins with a 24‑team Play‑In stage on November 21, featuring teams ranked 9–16 from invites plus all 16 qualifier squads. From there:

• Top two teams per group advance to the Group Stage.
• Group Stage pits qualifiers against the top eight invited teams.
• The best squads move on to the Playoffs, culminating in a best‑of‑five Grand Final on November 29.