League of Legends launches LCP Wildcard tournament for South Asia

League of Legends developer Riot Games has launched a wildcard tournament as part of the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) ecosystem.

Legends Ascend South Asia is a tournament that offers amateur teams within the region a chance to compete for prize money and a chance to qualify for the LCP Wildcard Playoffs.

According to a release, the launch of the tournament, in association with Aftermath Ventures, is the start of a ‘bold new chapter for competitive League of Legends’ in South Asia.

The tournament runs for four months and features online qualifiers, a league stage, and a double-elimination playoff phase. Teams compete for a share of INR 1,000,000 (~£8,796) in prize money.

“Legends Ascend is about giving players in South Asia a real shot at competitive League of Legends,” said Arun Rajappa, Country Manager India & South Asia at Riot Games. “It’s a step towards building a stronger, more connected community where players and fans can all find more ways to play, engage, grow, and be part of something bigger.”

The 2025 LCP season has reached the mid-season stage with participating teams looking to earn a place in the Qualifying Series. The top two teams will secure spots at the Esports World Cup and the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).

The inaugural edition of Legends Ascend is eligible to League of Legends players located in the following countries:

Registrations for Legends Ascend open on April 27th, 2025, and will operate until August 3rd. The winning team will earn a place in the LCP Wildcard Playoffs, where teams compete for spots in the LCP promotion and relegation tournament.

Matches will be broadcast on Aftermath Ventures’ FragNation YouTube channel, providing fans with more opportunities to watch League of Legends esports within South Asia.