Battle of S.E.A. returns in 2026, bigger and open to more players across the region. This year, the event expands into an inclusive cross-regional community tournament, welcoming teams from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand. Compete for your region, win rewards, and fight for a chance to join creators in the ultimate SEA community showmatch.
The competition kicks off in phase one with Proving Grounds on February 11–15, where teams battle for a $3,500 USD prize pool. From there, each region’s top team will advance to Rally Day on February 22, teaming up with creators from their own region to face other community-creator squads. Stay tuned to find out which creators will lead their regions.
Proving grounds
Registration is now open and runs until February 9. Matches take place February 11–15, with live broadcasts beginning at the quarterfinals (Top 8) on February 14–15.
The tournament uses a double-elimination format, with teams from all participating countries competing together in best-of-one matches, followed by a best-of-three grand final.
- Register here: https://riot.com/battleofsea26-register
- Rulebook: https://riot.com/battleofsea26-rulebook
The top team from each region will advance to Rally Day regardless of overall placement. If two teams from the same region finish at the same stage, a tiebreaker match will determine qualification.
Top 8 rewards
The Top 8 teams will receive prize money along with a swag kit.
- 1st: USD 1,000
- 2nd: USD 600
- 3rd: USD 500
- 4th: USD 400
- 5th–6th: USD 300
- 7th–8th: USD 200
Top 16 rewards
Each of the Top 16 teams will receive a Demacian Spirit swag kit for each of the five main players. Each kit includes:
- 1 Demacian Spirit blanket
- 1 Demacian Spirit keychain
- 1 Garen sword pillow
Challenge reward: Do your Demacian duty
Win a tournament match with at least one Demacian champion on your team, and all five players will receive a Demacian Spirit keychain.
How to watch
Proving Grounds goes live on February 14–15, followed by Rally Day on February 22. Viewers can catch the action on the official League of Legends channels across Southeast Asia, with co-streamer announcements to follow.
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