Latest League of Legends schedule for the 2026 Asian Games: Vietnam competes for medals on October 2

The League of Legends schedule for the 2026 Asian Games is receiving great attention as the Vietnamese team has qualified for the medal round. According to the latest schedule released by the Japan Esports Union (JESU), League of Legends will be the event closing the esports program at the 2026 Asian Games.

Latest League of Legends schedule for the 2026 Asian Games

The official time in Japan is 12:00 – 20:00 JST, equivalent to 10:00 – 18:00 Vietnam time. All esports events of the 2026 Asian Games take place from September 23 to October 2 at Aichi Sky Expo, while the 20th Asian Games itself runs from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi – Nagoya.

It is worth noting that only on September 9 did the organizers and JESU announce the official competition frame for League of Legends on October 2, but they have not yet released the full start times for each match, the order of matches, or the specific bracket. Some international esports databases show the League of Legends event taking place from September 30 to October 2, but the official public schedule from JESU still lists the medal round on October 2. Therefore, fans should consider the 10:00 – 18:00 on October 2 (Vietnam time) as the most important time frame to follow.

8 League of Legends teams at the 2026 Asian Games

According to the participant list updated before the Games, the League of Legends event includes 8 teams: South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, Hong Kong, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Malaysia. South Korea and Chinese Taipei have direct slots, while Vietnam and the remaining teams advanced through the regional qualifiers held in Kuala Lumpur in June.

Notably, China – one of the world's greatest League of Legends powerhouses – is not participating in this event at the 2026 Asian Games. This makes South Korea the top candidate for the gold medal, but at the same time broadens the medal competition opportunities for Vietnam and Chinese Taipei.

See also: 2026 League of Legends World Championship schedule

Vietnam League of Legends roster for the 2026 Asian Games

Vietnam's roster updated by international esports sources includes Kiaya as top laner; Hizto/SofM as jungler; Dire as mid laner; Eddie as ADC and Taki as support. The coaching staff includes Ciel and Naul. This is an experienced lineup, combining players who have been at the top for many years with those currently in good form.

In the 2026 Asian Games qualifiers, Vietnam made a strong impression by defeating Laos, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, India, and Hong Kong in succession. This achievement helped the team earn a ticket to Japan with a notable position among the medal contenders.

When will Vietnam's match schedule be available?

There is currently no official schedule regarding Vietnam's first opponent, match times, or bracket in the main round. These details will likely be updated close to the competition day after the organizers finalize the bracket and confirm the final list.

Thể Thao 247 will continue to update the 2026 Asian Games League of Legends schedule, Vietnam's matches, results, and medal journey as soon as the organizers release new information.