Set 14 APAC Esports: Everything You Need to Know

We’re thrilled to unveil the latest chapter of TFT esports in APAC, featuring Set 14: Cyber City. Here's everything you need to know about the APAC esports roadmap for Set 14!
Esports

Introducing the APAC TFT Esports Tournament Structure

  • Ladder Snapshots: Players can advance through their region's Ranked Ladder to qualify directly for Tactician’s Cups, providing a pathway to competitive success. The snapshot awards scores to the top 50 players on each server at 10 PM on the specified Tuesday.
    • Week 1: 4/15 (Cup I)
    • Week 2: 4/29
    • Week 3: 5/6
    • Week 4: 5/13
    • Week 5: 5/20 (Cup II)
    • Week 6: 5/27
    • Week 7: 6/10 (Cup III)
    • Week 8: 6/17 (GS)

    • The minimum requirement to earn points during each snapshot period is to play at least 15 games.
  • Tactician Trials: These pan-regional 2-day Tactician Trial competitions bring together the top 112 players from APAC / Korea, Top 80 from Vietnam (ladder rankings with the best players progressing to the Tactician’s Cups. 
    • Trials I Rank Lock: 4/13 10PM Local Time
    • Trials II Rank Lock: 5/18 10PM Local Time
    • Trials III Rank Lock: 6/8 10PM Local Time
  • Tactician’s Cups: The next stop are the three Tactician’s Cups which see three days of battling before a champion is crowned and the top players move on to compete in the epic Golden Spatula showdown. 
  • Golden Spatula (Pan-Regional Finals): The pinnacle of the pan-regional competition, where the top 32 players from each region’s Tactician’s Cups and Ladder performances battle it out for the chance to showcase their skills on the global stage at the Tactician’s Crown!

Major Update for Set 14

In Set 14, while there are no significant changes compared to previous sets, a few key updates have been introduced to strengthen regional health and stability.

  • Ladder Requirement Update: Minimum required ladder games increased from 14 to 15.
  • ACL / EWC
    • Top APAC esports teams and players will compete in Asian Champions League (ACL) hosted by Hero Esports and 2025 EWC Qualifiers during Set 14. Please find below the tournament schedule and additional information
    • Key Dates: 
      • EWC / ACL Closed Qualifiers - 4/15~18 
      • ACL Playoffs - 5/8~11 
      • ACL Grand Finals - 5/17~18 
      • EWC Global LCQ - 6/6~8 
    • ACL / EWC Qualifiers participants will receive a spot in Trials (Trials I: 8 teams participating in qualifiers, Trials II: up to 3 teams advancing to finals).
  • 3 Tactician’s Cups: Since we don't have any TFT City Opens in Set 14, we'll be hosting three cups and Trials as usual.

Detailed Tournament Information and Updates

For the latest updates and detailed information about the tournaments, please visit APAC TFT Esports website. Here are the upcoming key date and detail to keep in mind:

  • Tacticians Trials I: Players can register through APAC TFT Esports website.
    • Registration opens between 4/7~13.
    • Rank Lock on 4/13 10PM
    • Matchdays: 4/19~20
  •  Ladder Snapshot I: 4/15

Get ready to witness the unforgettable strategies, epic plays, and defining moments of Cyber City Set! Whether you're a veteran strategist or just diving into the competitive scene, the upcoming tournaments are shaping up to be a thrilling journey. Mark the dates, refine your comps, and gear up for the ultimate challenge!