AESF - Asian Electronic Sports Federation

Take a look back at the highlight moments from the offline finals of the Pokémon UNITE Asia International Tournament 2026! 😎

The Playoffs of the Pokémon UNITE Asia International Tournament 2026 have concluded, showcasing exceptional performances from all four participating national teams.

Once again, we extend our warmest congratulations to Japan on their outstanding victory and for being crowned the champion of the tournament.

We also congratulate the other top-placing teams and thank all participating national teams for their dedication, competitive spirit, and exemplary sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Check out the official match results from the offline finals! 🏆

Following the thrilling conclusion of the Playoffs in Bangkok, Thailand, we are pleased to officially announce the final standings of the Pokémon UNITE Asia International Tournament 2026.

After showcasing extraordinary skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the tournament, please join us in congratulating our top national teams!

🥇 Champion: Japan
🥈 1st Runner-Up (2nd Place): India
🥉 2nd Runner-Up (3rd Place): Singapore
🏅 4th Place: Philippines

We extend our deepest gratitude to all 11 participating countries and regions for their dedication, passion, and exceptional sportsmanship.

The tournament has served as an invaluable platform for competition and growth, and we wish all teams continued success as they advance on their Pokémon UNITE journey and compete in future continental and international esports events.

The road to the Pokémon UNITE Asia International Tournament 2026 championship continues with the highly anticipated Playoffs!

Our four top national teams are set to clash on-site in Bangkok for the ultimate title tomorrow, 21 June 2026.

Check out the bracket for the opening match-ups: Singapore vs. India and Japan vs. Philippines in the upper bracket of the double-elimination format.

Let’s see who will rise as the champion of the tournament! Stay tuned for updates and official results.

After fierce competition, we are thrilled to officially announce the national teams advancing to the Playoffs of the Pokémon UNITE Asia International Tournament 2026!

Securing their spots for the ultimate showdown in Bangkok, Thailand on the 21st June are:

Group A (Top 1): Japan

Group B (Top 2): Philippines and Singapore

Group C (Top 1): India

These national teams will compete in a double-elimination format in a best-of-three series.

Congratulations to these outstanding teams! We look forward to welcoming them to Bangkok, Thailand for the next crucial stage of the competition. Stay tuned for more updates!

The stage is set! We are pleased to reveal the official Group Stage for the Pokémon UNITE Asia International Tournament 2026.

The 11 participating countries and regions have been allocated into three groups as follows:

Group A
• Hong Kong, China
• Japan
• Republic of Korea

Group B
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Philippines
• Singapore

Group C
• India
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Nepal

During the Group Stage, teams will compete in a single round-robin format, with all matches played as Best-of-2 (BO2) series.

We look forward to seeing these national teams showcase their strategic prowess, teamwork, and competitive spirit throughout the tournament. Stay tuned to our official channels for the latest match updates and results.

The Pokémon UNITE Asia International Tournament 2026, officially sanctioned by AESF, will kick off tomorrow.

The Online Stage will be held on 14 June 2026, and the Offline Finals will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 21 June 2026.

This tournament is organized as a closed international esports scrim event designed to support the development and preparation of national teams and athletes for future continental and international esports competitions.

There are 11 participating countries and regions: Hong Kong, China; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Republic of Korea; Kyrgyzstan; Malaysia; Nepal; the Philippines; and Singapore.

Who will emerge as the champion of this prestigious tournament? Please stay tuned to our official channels for the latest match updates and results.

The AESF officially announced the launch of the AESF Club Commission during the 2nd Puyuan E-sports Summit, marking a significant step toward deeper collaboration and long-term development for esports clubs across Asia.

The announcement was made by AESF President Mr. Santi Lothong alongside Mr. Layne Le Kedeng, Chairman of All Gamers (AG Group), who was appointed Chairman of the AESF Club Commission.

Representatives from leading esports organizations including Gen.G, Team Flash, Dplus KIA, and Team REJECT were also in attendance, reflecting strong industry interest in the commission’s vision for regional club development and cooperation.

AESF was pleased to co-host the 2nd Puyuan E-sports Summit as part of the Puyuan E-sports Festival, bringing together industry leaders and stakeholders from Asia, Norway, Australia, Canada, and South Africa to exchange perspectives on the development of the industry.

The summit featured discussions on international cooperation, ecosystem growth, and the evolving role of esports clubs, particularly following the launch of the AESF Club Commission.

Beyond the summit sessions, AESF members attended an exhibition match between LPL teams Anyone’s Legend and Bilibili Gaming, followed by a cultural visit to Wuzhen as part of the programme.

The Panda Cup VALORANT Esports Invitational has officially concluded! 🏆🎮

Congratulations to 🇹🇭 Sripatum University (SPU) for being crowned the Panda Cup Champion after an intense and hard-fought Grand Finals victory against 🇮🇩 BINUS University (BNU).

Final Standings:
🥇 🇹🇭Sripatum University (SPU)
🥈 🇮🇩BINUS University (BNU)
🥉 🇨🇳Sichuan University (CXY)
4️⃣ 🇨🇳Henan University of Science and Technology (DNYG)

The tournament featured a total prize pool of RMB 100,000, distributed as follows:
💰 SPU – RMB 40,000
💰 BNU – RMB 30,000
💰 CXY – RMB 20,000
💰 DNYG – RMB 10,000

The Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) extends its sincere appreciation to the host, the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), and the organiser, Sichuan Media Group, as well as all participating teams, referees, casters, and officials for contributing to the success of the event.

Thank you to everyone who supported and followed the tournament throughout the competition! 🔥