Template:2018 Asian Games Tabs
| 2018 Asian Games Main Event | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Tournament Information | |
| Organizer | Asian Electronic Sports Federation |
| Location & Dates | |
| Region | Asia |
| Event Type | Offline |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Address | Makaha Square (BritAma Arena/ Kelapa Gading Sports Mall) HF 3 Kelapa Gading North Jakarta City Jakarta 14240, Indonesia |
| Start Date | 2018-08-27 |
| End Date | 2018-08-29 |
| Broadcast | |
| Streams | YouTube Full List |
| Schedule | Spoiler-Free Schedule Export to Google Calendar |
Overview[]
The 2018 Asian Games is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The event is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics. The 2018 edition will host E-Sports as an Official Demonstration Sport and will feature the national teams selected by the 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia. League of Legends was one of six titles chosen, with the others being StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, Hearthstone: Heroes of WarCraft, Pro Evolution Soccer 2019, Arena of Valor, and Clash Royale.[1]
Format[]
- 8 teams participate
- Indonesia receives an automatic invite as the host nation
- Winners of the Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and West Asia Qualifiers
- Top three teams from the East Asia Qualifier
- Group Stage
- Double Round Robin
- Matches are best of one
- Top 2 teams from each group advance to Playoffs.
- Playoffs
- Single elimination bracket
- Semifinals are best of three
- Finals and 3rd place match are best of five
Prize Pool[]
| Place | Team |
|---|---|
 1 |  China |
 2 |  South Korea |
 3 |  Chinese Taipei |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia |
| Show Additional Placements | |
| 5-6 |  Pakistan |
 Vietnam | |
| 7-8 |  Indonesia |
 Kazakhstan | |
| Hide Additional Placements | |
Participants[]
Template:TeamRoster/Button
 |
Results[]
Group Stage[]
Template:StandingsStart Template:StandingsLine/WL Template:StandingsLine/WL Template:StandingsLine/WL Template:StandingsLine/WL |}
Template:StandingsStart Template:StandingsLine/WL Template:StandingsLine/WL Template:StandingsLine/WL Template:StandingsLine/WL |}
Playoffs[]
Matches
Matches[]
Day 1 Aug 27 Template:MatchList2
Day 2 Aug 28 Template:MatchList2
Schedule[]
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Semifinals
- Finals
Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule
Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule
Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule
Template:GameSchedule Template:GameSchedule
Media[]
Streams[]
Broadcast Talent[]
- English
- Dom Roemer (LPL)
- Richard "Pulse" Kam (LPL)
- Barento "Razleplasm" Mohamed (LPL)
- Clement Chu (LPL)
Articles & Videos[]
- June 6, The Six Korean Representatives Leave for Hongkong by Beom "Nswer" Park and Woo "Ready" Hyun on Inven Global
- August 28, China, South Korea to meet in 2018 Asian Games LoL finals by Adel Chouadria on Cybersport
- August 29, Team China emerge victorious at the 2018 Asian Games esports demonstration by Emily Rand on VPEsports
- August 29, China wins League of Legends gold medal at Asian Games by Asa Butcher on GBTimes: Bringing China Closer
- August 29, Monstrous Uzi helps China beat South Korea in Asian Games LoL final by Adel Chouadria on Cybersport
- September 15, Asian Games Champions Team China honored during LPL Summer Finals/Regional Finals Weekend (Chinese) by Tencent
- September 15, A Little Big Step – Team China at the Asian Games LOL Tournament (Documentary, Chinese)
Interviews[]
- May 30, Score on the 2018 Asian Games: “There are quality players on our team, so we have a good chance of winning the gold medal." with Changsik "Alle" Son and Yudae "Akiin" Oak on Inven Global
- May 31, Faker on AG: “I want to prove that Korea is the world’s best country when it comes to gaming.” with Changsik "Alle" Son and Dasol "Viion" Jang on Inven Global
- June 7, Ruler on the New ADC Meta: Yasuo, Irelia and Vladimir can be used as ADC in tournaments. I personally think that the best is Irelia." with Hee Eun "Youii" Yoo and Yudae "Akiin" Oak on Inven Global
- August 21, Interview with Korean League of Legends and Starcraft 2 National Teams: "I will wear the gold medal at any costs" with Beom "Nswer" Park, Hee Eun "Youii" Yoo, and James "Bick" Hong on Inven Global
- August 26, KOR Faker: "We all can deliver good individual performance, so that was the focus of the game. Personally, I think our teamwork was really good." with Beom "Nswer" Park and Yudae "Akiin" Oak on Inven Global
- August 27, Kiin: "Players could lose concentration in a drawn-out pause. Our teammates put emphasis on that fact and looked after each other." with Beom "Nswer" Park and Woo "Ready" Hyun on Inven Global
- August 27, xiye, China's Mid Laner: "For China, since I am representing my country, I will most definitely win the gold medal." with Beom "Nswer" Park and James "Bick" Hong on Inven Global
- August 27, Head Coach Edgar: "We did well in Day 1. I'd like for our team to not lower their guard and finish Day 2 with good results as well." with Beom "Nswer" Park and Woo "Ready" Hyun on Inven Global
- August 28, KR Score: "Despite having the remainder of games to play in the semi-finals and onward, I am currently overflowing with confidence." with James "Bick" Hong on Inven Global
- August 28, Head Coach Edgar on Facing China at the Finals: "It'll be important for us to not concern ourselves with past international results." with Beom "Nswer" Park and Woo "Ready" Hyun on Inven Global
- August 29, Asian Games - CHN Uzi: "Winning the gold medal carries such a big meaning for us since we participate in the Asian Games as a representative of our country." with Byungho "Haao" Kim and Yudae "Akiin" Oak on Inven Global
- August 29, Asian Games - CHN Uzi and Ming: "Esports did not receive this type of treatment before. All of us are honored that we got to be apart of the national team at a time like this." with Byungho "Haao" Kim and James "Bick" Hong on Inven Global
- August 29, Interview With Team Korea: "Although the playing environment of this Asian Games was poor compared to Riot-hosted events, we simply lost due to our poor performance." with Beom "Nswer" Park and Woo "Ready" Hyun on Inven Global
- August 29, KOR Peanut: "I wanted to win more than ever. I think that’s why we’re somber. The first thing that comes to mind is 'sorry'." with Beom "Nswer" Park, Woo "Ready" Hyun, and Yudae "Akiin" Oak on Inven Global
Announcements[]
Additional Content[]
Additional Links[]
- Asian Electronic Sports Federation Facebook
Viewership Statistics[]
Viewership Statistics[]
Data sourced from Esports Charts. Please note that frequently Chinese viewership numbers are inflated from actual values.
| Peak Viewership | |
|---|---|
| Total | 1 202 364 |
| Without Chinese Viewers | 973 568 |
| English Streams | 737 751 |
| Russian Streams | 1 936 |
| Chinese Streams | 450 249 |
| Twitch.TV Streams | 988 311 |
| Other | |
| Total Time Watched | 6 309 660 Hours |
| Avg Concurrent Viewers | 235 143 |
References[]
- ↑ E-Sports at the 2018 Asian Games Wikipedia