LoL Asian Games 2023: Schedule, results, teams, where to watch

Updated on September 27, 3:23 p.m. (GMT+8): The article previously contained an error that stated that Indonesia lost to Vietnam in the Quarterfinals, when in fact it was India. This error has been rectified.

Updated on September 25, 11:15 a.m. (GMT+8): Added link on where to watch Asian Games LoL livestream.

The 19th Asian Games is poised to bring the most talented esports teams onto a single stage. One of the highlighted esports categories in this event is the multiplayer online battle arena game, League of Legends.

The event will bring together players of different caliber, uniting them into national teams all vying for the prestigious gold medal.

Here’s everything you need to know about LoL Asian Games 2023, including the complete list of teams participating in the event, its schedule and results, its format, and where to watch the live broadcast.

What is the Asian Games 2023?

The 19th Asian Games is a major multi-sport event scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8. It was originally scheduled to take place in 2022, but was postponed to a later date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is the 19th edition of the Asian Games, a regional sporting event that brings together athletes from across Asia. The games feature a wide range of traditional and regional sports, including esports, and aim to promote sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and cooperation among Asian countries.

The esports discipline encompasses eight titles, including Arena of Valor (Asian Games version), Dota 2, Dream Three Kingdoms 2, EA Sports FIFA-branded soccer games, Hearthstone, League of Legends, PUBG Mobile (Asian Games version), and Street Fighter V.

LoL Asian Games 2023 schedule and results

Team Korea warm up matches

Prior to the main event, Team Korea engaged in warm up matches against other national teams.

September 11

September 12

The official LoL Asian Games 2023 matches will be a five-day spectacle and will run from September 25 to September 29.

Group Stage

Group Stage standings

Group A Round 1

September 25

Day 2

September 26

Quarterfinals

September 27

Semifinals

September 28

Third-place match

September 29

Finals

September 29

LoL Asian Games 2023 Finals results

Complete LoL Asian Games 2023 teams and player rosters

Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, and Sri Lanka withdrew from the tournament. Maldives joined despite not being on the preliminary list or the RDAG.

Southeast Asia teams

Malaysia (chosen by TFRM)

Thailand (qualifier)

Vietnam (chosen by VIRESA)

South and Central Asia teams

India (qualifier)

Kazakhstan (qualifier)

East Asia teams

China (chosen by CSIC)

Chinese Taipei (chosen by CTESA)

Hong Kong (chosen by ESAHK)

Japan (chosen by JESU)

Macau (chosen by MESF)

South Korea (chosen by KeSPA)

West Asia teams

Palestine

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Where to watch esports at Asian Games 2023

VODs of Team Korea’s warm up matches can be viewed on KeSPA’s YouTube channel.

League of Legends matches for the main event are streamed on AfreecaTV’s channels (A, B, and C channels) and on Bilibili.

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