Dates, format, qualifiers and participating nations: everything known so far about the League of Legends event at the 2026 Asian Games.
Indonesia will not enter LoL at the 2026 Asian Games, joining Thailand and Japan in opting out of the tournament.
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) and the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) announced this Thursday the appointment of Hirai as head coach of South Korea's team for the 2026 Asian Games, which will take place in September.
Japan will not compete in the League of Legends event at the 2026 Asian Games, marking a first for a host nation.
Thailand will not field a League of Legends team at the 2026 Asian Games, citing budget and policy constraints.
League of Legends will award medals for the first time at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo.
