The League of Legends Demon Hunter Arena Tournament isn’t just another seasonal event—it’s a full-scale competitive battleground where trios across Southeast Asia fight for pride, prizes, and a rare shot at international glory.
With a US$3,500 prize pool, exclusive in-game rewards, and a sponsored trip to MSI 2026, this is where coordination, instinct, and nerve get tested under pressure.
At its core, this new Arena tournament revolves around the 3×6 Arena format, designed specifically for coordinated trio play where success depends on synergy between you and your two best teammates.
Demon Hunter Arena Tournament registration dates
Registration is now open and closes on Monday, June 2, 2026 at 12pm GMT+8 | 11am GMT+7.
Countries participating
Players from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand can enter by forming a trio and stepping into the Demon Hunter Arena Tournament.
How to join the Demon Hunter Arena Tournament
Registration is open now at riot.com/demon-hunter-arena-register,
Full rules are available at riot.com/demon-hunter-arena-rulebook.
Demon Hunter Arena Tournament prize pool
The winning trio of the Demon Hunter Arena Tournament receives a sponsored trip to MSI 2026 in Daejeon, South Korea, from Wednesday, July 9, 2026 to Sunday, July 13, 2026.
This includes flights, accommodation, and tickets for three to the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final.
The prize pool is distributed across the top six teams:
- 1st: $1,000 USD + MSI 2026 trip
- 2nd: $700 USD
- 3rd: $600 USD
- 4th: $500 USD
- 5th: $400 USD
- 6th: $300 USD
Beyond cash rewards, Riot is also offering in-game recognition. Teams finishing in the top 192 receive Fiendish Frenzy Orbs, with higher placements earning more:
- Top 97–192: 1 Orb
- Top 49–96: 2 Orbs
- Top 25–48: 3 Orbs
- Top 13–24: 4 Orbs
- Top 7–12: 5 Orbs
- Top 1–6: 6 Orbs
Demon Hunter Arena Tournament format and schedule
| DEMON HUNTER ARENA TOURNAMENT | DATES (2026) |
| Open Qualifier: The Hunt | June 4–7 |
| Finals: The Reckoning | June 14 |
Unlike standard ladder play, this Arena tournament is built around structured escalation. The format forces teams to adapt across reshuffled lobbies, survive point pressure, and execute under Checkmate conditions where a single win can end everything.
It’s not just about being strong in one game—it’s about staying strong across all of them.
The Hunt (Open Qualifier): June 4–7, 2026
The journey begins with The Hunt, the open qualifier stage, running from Thursday, June 4, 2026 to Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Each round consists of three games, with lobbies reshuffled after every match to keep competition fresh and unpredictable.
Teams earn points based on placement—first place earns 6 points, scaling down to 6th place which earns 1 point. After all three games in a round, total points determine who advances.
The Reckoning (Finals): June 14, 2026
The top six teams from The Hunt advance to The Reckoning, the final stage happening on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
This stage uses a high-stakes Checkmate format. Once a team reaches 15 points, they enter “check” status—meaning they are one win away from instantly claiming the championship.
However, victory is never guaranteed. If no team secures a win after 6 games, the highest total scorer is crowned champion.
This format is designed to reward both aggression and consistency, ensuring the final moments of the Arena tournament feel unpredictable right until the end.
Creator Showmatch and watch parties
Besides bringing together the remaining six teams to battle for the championship, there are also creator showmatches and community watch parties open to viewers.
The event kicks off early and builds into a full evening of competitive action and live entertainment:
- 6pm: Creator Showmatch (3 games)
- 7:30pm: Arena tournament Finals and Watch Parties (4–6 games)
Before the Arena tournament finals begin, the day opens with a creator showmatch. Across three games, creators will each be joined by one lucky viewer per match — resulting in a total of six community-selected players per game.
Winners are chosen from each creator’s community, making participation highly interactive. Fans are encouraged to follow participating creators on social media and tune into their livestreams for a chance to be selected and join the battlefield live.
Once the showmatch concludes, the focus shifts fully to the Arena tournament finals. Creators will host live watch parties where fans can experience every moment of the championship run together, complete with live commentary and giveaways running throughout the broadcast.
Specific rewards include:
- Creator Showmatch Participants: 10x Fiendish Frenzy Orb (18 total prizes)
- Watch Party Giveaways: 5x Fiendish Frenzy Orb (10 prizes per creator)
Participating creators
| ARENA TOURNAMENT CREATOR TEAMS | MEMBERS |
| GG Pai Gin Khao | Gssspotted (TH) Takluz (TH) |
| D End Thoughts | Chum Kevin (ID) Sonmv (ID) |
| Way Go Way Lob | Elizent (TH) Jillipuff (PH) |
| Heartzzie Binx | Razzie Binx (PH) heartiexx (SG) |
| Alab You | Kapitan Pugo (PH) Raeyei (PH) |
| Rad Na Mee Krob | Ruhasg (TH) Patiizz (TH) |
