Battle of S.E.A 2026 Opens Registration: Compete for a $3,500 Prize Pool in Riot’s Biggest SEA Community Tournament

The battlefield is calling once again as Battle of S.E.A 2026 officially opens registration, inviting players across Southeast Asia to prove their skill in an expanded, cross-regional League of Legends community tournament. With a $3,500 USD prize pool, exclusive rewards, and a chance to team up with top creators, this year’s event is set to be the most exciting edition yet.

Battle of S.E.A 2026 Goes Bigger Across Southeast Asia

Returning in 2026, Battle of S.E.A evolves into a more inclusive competition, welcoming teams from Indonesia, Malaysia/Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand. The tournament brings together grassroots competitors and content creators, uniting the SEA League of Legends community under one banner.

Players won’t just be competing for cash and swag—they’ll be fighting for regional pride and the opportunity to advance to the highly anticipated Rally Day, where community champions join forces with creators in a special showmatch event.

Proving Grounds: Battle for the $3,500 Prize Pool

The tournament begins with Proving Grounds, the first competitive phase of Battle of S.E.A 2026, where all registered teams clash for the main prize pool.

Proving Grounds Schedule

Registration Period: Now open until February 9, 2026
Match Dates: February 11–15, 2026
Live Broadcasts: February 14–15, starting from the Quarterfinals (Top 8)

Tournament Format

Double-elimination bracket
Best-of-one matches until the final stage
Best-of-three Grand Final
Teams from all regions compete together in a unified bracket

Despite the open format, the top team from each region will automatically advance to Rally Day, regardless of overall placement. If two teams from the same region are eliminated at the same stage, a tiebreaker match will decide who qualifies.

Battle of S.E.A 2026 Prize Breakdown

Top 8 Team Rewards

The top 8 teams will take home cash prizes along with a special swag kit:

1st Place: USD 1,000
2nd Place: USD 600
3rd Place: USD 500
4th Place: USD 400
5th–6th Place: USD 300
7th–8th Place: USD 200

Top 16 Team Rewards

Each player from the Top 16 teams will receive a Demacian Spirit Swag Kit, including:

1x Demacian Spirit Blanket
1x Demacian Spirit Keychain
1x Garen Sword Pillow

Special Challenge Reward: Do Your Demacian Duty

Players looking to earn extra rewards can take on a themed in-game challenge. Win any tournament match with at least one Demacian champion on your team, and all five players will receive a Demacian Spirit Keychain.

It’s a stylish way to show loyalty to Demacia while securing extra loot.

Rally Day: Community Meets Creators

After Proving Grounds, the spotlight shifts to Rally Day on February 22, 2026. Each region’s top community team will join forces with popular creators from their region to battle other community-creator squads in a celebratory showdown.

Fans can expect high-energy matches, entertainment-driven gameplay, and regional pride on full display. Creator lineups will be revealed soon—stay tuned.

How to Watch Battle of S.E.A 2026

Live coverage begins during the Proving Grounds Quarterfinals on February 14–15, followed by Rally Day on February 22. Fans can catch all the action on official League of Legends SEA social channels, with co-streamer announcements coming soon.