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The road to Kickoff begins with the Open Qualifiers.
Whether you’re an established team looking to prove yourselves or an up-and-coming squad ready to make your mark, the Open Qualifiers are your opportunity to compete for a place in Kickoff APAC and take the next step in your competitive journey.
Registration for the Open Qualifiers is now open.
Registration Opens: 2 November 2026 10:00AM GMT+8
Registration Closes: 20 November 2026 11:59PM GMT +8
Open Qualifier Dates: 24 November - 5 December 2026
Teams are encouraged to register early and ensure all players meet the eligibility requirements before registration closes.
To participate in the Open Qualifiers, players must meet the following competitive rank requirement:
Minimum Rank: Ascendant
Minimum Age: 17 years old by the start of their first match
Residency Requirement: At least 3 out of 5 starting players must be legal residents of the region they represent. (For the broader Southeast Asia Qualifier, at least 3 starting players must be eligible SEA residents outside Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.)
Players must also satisfy all applicable residency, age, account, and competitive eligibility requirements outlined in the official tournament rules.
The competition will begin with the Open Qualifiers, where registered teams will compete for a chance to advance to the next stage.
Open Qualifier 1 (Vietnam, Thailand & Southeast Asia)
Teams Advancing: 3 Teams (1 from Vietnam, 1 from Thailand, 1 from Southeast Asia)
Open Qualifier 2 (Indonesia, Thailand & Southeast Asia)
Teams Advancing: 3 Teams (1 from Indonesia, 1 from Thailand, 1 from Southeast Asia)
Playoffs
Qualification Spot: 1 Team advances to Kickoff APAC (Runner-up advances to Kickoff LCQ)
| Milestone | Date |
| Registration Opens | 2 November 2026 10:00AM GMT+8 |
| Registration Closes | 20 November 2026 11:59PM GMT +8 |
| Open Qualifier 1 (VN, TH, SEA) | 24–28 November 2026 |
| Open Qualifier 2 (ID, TH, SEA) | 1–5 December 2026 |
| Playoffs | 7–13 December 2026 |
Gather your team, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements, and register for the Open Qualifiers before the deadline.
[REGISTER FOR THE OPEN QUALIFIER → https://seakickoff.com/]
Your journey starts here. Good luck, and we’ll see you on the server.
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