From June 3 to June 20, League of Legends enthusiasts can assemble a team and sign up for the open qualifiers scheduled in July.
Riot Games, a globally recognized developer and publisher of popular games and esports titles, has officially commenced the nationwide registration for the open qualifiers round of Liga Republika. This is the country’s newly introduced national League of Legends tournament, designed by Filipinos for Filipino gamers.
In line with its recent global announcement about the inception of a brand new LoL Esports Ecosystem set to launch in 2025, Riot Games Philippines is utilizing Liga Republika 2024 as a cornerstone to enhance the competitive scene for local grassroots gaming communities and pave the way for Filipino players to increase their chances of competing internationally.
“This is a crucial time for League of Legends and the gaming community in the country. We are thrilled for the launch of Liga Republika to rejuvenate Filipino players and the broader League of Legends community. Following our recent changes to League esports, our commitment to competitive play is stronger than ever. We are confident that Liga Republika is the appropriate next step to take in enhancing the competitive League of Legends scene in the Philippines,” stated Joel Guzman, Country Manager of Riot Games Philippines.
Kickoff Invitational Results and Open Qualifiers Registration Updates
Last year’s top PH teams, Guardian’s Hive and Looking for Sponsor (LFS), dominated the first Kickoff Invitational round of Liga Republika last May, qualifying for the group stage in August. Also advancing into the group stage are Fantasy Esports and Ninja Alpha.
Liga Republika has since opened the registration for the open qualifiers, which will have four rounds slated on July 13, July 20, July 27, and August 2. Interested participants in the Philippines can form a team of at least five players to join and register for the open qualifiers from June 3 to June 20. Teams can register for all four rounds of the open qualifiers to increase their chances of winning and advancing to the group stage.
With the announcement of the open registration, the league expects a total of 512 teams to compete in the open qualifiers round, where they will vie for one of the 12 slots in the group stage. The teams will be reduced to eight (8) in the playoffs, and the tournament will culminate offline in a LAN event in September where the top four (4) finalists will compete for the million-peso prize pool.
"From our initial roadmap announcement, we’ve seen the enthusiasm and vibrance of the League of Legends community in the Philippines. This also shows that the Filipino gaming community has welcomed, embraced, and acknowledged Liga Republika as the official national League of Legends tournament. This positive reception from the gaming community has made all of us at Riot Games Philippines even more confident that Liga Republika is well on its way to becoming the breeding ground for the next generation of Filipino League of Legends talents. We are optimistic that, together with our players, we can usher in a new era of League of Legends in the Philippines through Liga Republika,” said Kimi Salazar, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Brand Manager of Riot Games Philippines.
Cultivating the Competitive Readiness of Filipino League of Legends Players
The global LoL Esports update heralds a new era and journey for players and communities via a new merit-based pathway to the top. In APAC, this gives rise to a new regional league aimed at showcasing regular inter-regional competitions via a new hybrid partnership plus promotion/relegation league model which, in future seasons, provides the opportunity for guest teams from domestic leagues including in Southeast Asia to embark on the path for promotion and eventually vie for berths to international events.
In line with this announcement, Riot Games Philippines sees Liga Republika as the foundation for elevating the competitiveness of LoL players in the country to open new pathways for local players in the future.
"This is exciting for us because Filipino League players have been clamoring for legitimate competitive recognition. But we need to earn it, and we do that by elevating the national competitive scene first. We at Riot Games Philippines are focusing on boosting local competitiveness through Liga Republika to start harnessing our competitive prowess as a region. This sets the horizon for a strong local competitive gaming scene that opens new doors for the future. Our priority now is to have our strong and passionate players showcase what Filipino League of Legends teams have to offer,” added Guzman.
Interested players can register now and follow League of Legends’ official Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates and announcements on Liga Republika 2024. Visit this link for the detailed tournament ruleset. Teams can register in all weeks of the open qualifiers through the following links.
FAQs
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What is Liga Republika? Liga Republika is the newly introduced national League of Legends tournament in the Philippines, designed by Filipinos for Filipino gamers.
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When can interested players register for the open qualifiers? Interested participants can register for the open qualifiers from June 3 to June 20.
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How many teams are expected to compete in the open qualifiers round? The league expects a total of 512 teams to compete in the open qualifiers round.
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What is the prize for the top finalists? The top four (4) finalists will compete for the million-peso prize pool in a LAN event in September.