Hong Kong has locked in its League of Legends lineup for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, fielding a seven-player roster that will first need to survive Asia’s regional qualifiers before booking a ticket to Saudi Arabia.
The Esports Association of Hong Kong, China (ESAHK) confirmed the squad, which includes Pretender, YSKM, Holo, Kaiwing, 1xn, BuLuKaKa, and Keres. The team carries 750 accumulated points from official Riot Games competitions, placing Hong Kong at #24 in the global rankings as of June 14, 2026.
The path to Riyadh runs through qualifiers
That #24 ranking means Hong Kong didn’t earn a direct invitation to the main event. Instead, the squad will need to prove itself in the Asia regional online qualifiers, scheduled for June 19 to 21, 2026.
The main event, the Esports Nations Cup 2026, is set for November 21 to 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 32 teams will compete for a prize pool of $1.5 million.
