NEW DELHI: S8UL Esports has been crowned champions of the inaugural Legends Ascend South Asia 2025, securing their place at the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Wild Card Playoffs, scheduled from August 28–31. The win gives them a shot at LCP 2026 promotion, a major milestone for South Asian League of Legends.
A Platform for South Asian Talent
Launched in April 2025 by Riot Games in association with Aftermath Ventures, Legends Ascend South Asia was created to provide a structured competitive ecosystem for the region. The tournament featured a prize pool of INR 10,00,000 and drew 95 teams from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan.
Tournament Format and Journey
The competition began with three open qualifiers (April–May), filtering down to nine standout squads:
- S8UL Esports
- Kakao Gaming
- PnX ASCENSION
- Revenants
- SUVO HATERS
- Jetfire’s Dojo
- Syndicate
- Poro Patrol
- Report Precog Gaming
These teams battled through the Round Robin League Stage (June–July), where S8UL Esports, Kakao Gaming, Revenants, and Syndicate advanced to the Double Elimination Playoffs.
S8UL’s Road to Glory
Across July and August, the playoffs delivered high-stakes best-of-three and best-of-five matches. S8UL Esports showcased consistency, adaptability, and fearless drafting, ultimately clinching the championship.
Final Standings:
- S8UL Esports – Champions (Advance to LCP Wild Card Playoffs)
- Kakao Gaming – Runners-up
- Revenants – Third Place
Viewership and Community Engagement
The tournament’s impact stretched beyond the main stage. Over 29 broadcast days, Legends Ascend South Asia recorded 1.3 lakh YouTube views and reached 7 lakh fans through FragNation, Aftermath Ventures’ official channel.
Grassroots participation was equally impressive, with 12 community watch parties across the region adding 1.25 lakh additional views, underscoring the growing enthusiasm for League of Legends in South Asia.
Voices from Riot Games and Aftermath Ventures
Arun Rajappa, Country Manager, India & South Asia, Riot Games, said:
“Legends Ascend was about discovery, growth, and empowering the South Asian League esports landscape by providing them with a structured pathway to compete alongside global talents. Seeing S8UL lift the trophy after such a grueling journey is a testament to the depth of talent here, and we couldn’t be more excited for them as they head to the LCP Wild Card Playoffs.”
Mansoor ‘Nabu’ Ahmed, Founder & CEO, Aftermath Ventures, added:
“From the first qualifier to the final game, Legends Ascend showcased what South Asia’s League of Legends community is capable of. The passion from players, fans, and watch-party hosts has been incredible. Congratulations to S8UL Esports for not just winning, but setting an example for the next generation of players in the region.”
As S8UL Esports prepares to represent South Asia at the LCP Wild Card Playoffs (August 28–31), the success of Legends Ascend South Asia highlights Riot Games’ long-term commitment to building sustainable competitive pathways for amateur and semi-professional players in the region.
Fans can relive the action on the FragNation YouTube channel and follow Riot Games India & South Asia for updates on the region’s next big competitive milestones.
