Hong Kong’s League of Legends national team is heading to the big stage. The squad defeated Japan 2-0 on June 21, 2026, clinching the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 Asia Qualifier and securing a spot in the Play-ins for the main tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this November.
The victory capped a three-day Asia regional qualifier that ran from June 19-21. For a team whose roster was only confirmed three days before the tournament started, it was a remarkably composed performance.
From roster reveal to regional champions in 72 hours
The Esports Association of Hong Kong, China (ESAHK) announced the final roster on June 18, 2026, just one day before play began. The seven-man squad features Pretender, YSKM, Holo, Kaiwing, 1xn, BuLuKaKa, and Keres.
As of June 14, 2026, the team held 750 Riot Games points, placing them at number 24 in the global rankings. That ranking earned them entry into the Asia Qualifier, and now a 2-0 sweep over Japan has pushed them through to the Play-ins stage of the main event.
