2026 Incheon eSports Challenge Guide

Experience competitive gaming at the 2026 Incheon eSports Challenge. This comprehensive guide outlines the official categories, total prize pool, event schedule, venue details, and registration methods for participants.

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Event Overview and Organisers

The 2026 Incheon eSports Challenge is hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and organised by Incheon Technopark. The event is sponsored by OBS Gyeongin TV, the Incheon eSports Association, and CHERRY.

Eligibility and Registration

Registration is open to any Korean citizen who has no prior history of participating in professional gaming matches. Applications must be submitted through the official registration form available on the website at ingame.or.kr.

* Registration Period: 19 May 2026 to 11 June 2026

* Note: Application periods for certain categories may be extended or modified.

Tournament Categories and Prize Pools

The tournament features a total prize pool of 30,000,000 won across 69 awarded individuals or teams.

* Official Categories: FC Online, League of Legends, Eternal Return, Brawl Stars, Valorant

* Strategic Category: HADO (Applications for HADO will be conducted separately)

| Category | Prize Breakdown | Total Prize Pool | Awarded Winners (Teams) |

| --- | --- | --- | --- |

| FC Online | 1,000,000 won, 600,000 won, 400,000 won | 2,000,000 won | 3 players |

| League of Legends | 4,000,000 won, 2,000,000 won, 1,000,000 won | 7,000,000 won | 15 players (3 teams) |

| Eternal Return | 2,000,000 won, 1,500,000 won, 1,000,000 won | 4,500,000 won | 9 players (3 teams) |

| Brawl Stars | 2,000,000 won, 1,500,000 won, 1,000,000 won | 4,500,000 won | 9 players (3 teams) |

| Valorant | 2,000,000 won, 1,500,000 won, 1,000,000 won | 4,500,000 won | 15 players (3 teams) |

| HADO | - | 3,000,000 won | 18 players (6 teams) |

| Finalists | - | 4,500,000 won | Non-winners receive gift certificates |

| Total | | 30,000,000 won | 69 people |

Special Benefits and Awards

Winners in specific categories receive priority selection qualifications for the Incheon representative team at the President's Cup Amateur eSports Tournament (KeG). This applies to FC Online, League of Legends, Eternal Return, and Brawl Stars.

For category awards, the 1st place winner receives the Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor Award, the 2nd place winner receives the Incheon Technopark President Award, and the 3rd place winner receives the Incheon eSports Association President Award. For the HADO strategic category, 1st and 2nd place follow the same awards, while the 3rd place winner receives the OBS Gyeongin TV Representative Award.

Competition Schedule

* Online Preliminaries: 14 June 2026 and 20 June 2026

* Valorant and Brawl Stars: 14 June 2026

* League of Legends, FC Online, and Eternal Return: 20 June 2026

* Offline Finals: 4 July 2026 to 5 July 2026

* Venue: Incheon Sangsang Platform Wave Hall

* Note: Finalists must attend the offline finals in person.

Important Guidelines for Participants

* Category rules are announced via Discord, and participants must fully understand them before competing.

* Participants may only compete using their own personal accounts. Proxy gaming and fraudulent activities result in immediate disqualification.

* Match schedules and operational methods are subject to change and will be announced via Discord.

* Failure to check in or respond to operations staff calls may lead to disqualification.

* Profanity and unmannered behaviour result in warnings or disqualification.

* Equipment and network issues are the sole responsibility of the participant.

* Proof documents may be requested to verify eligibility.

* Competition photos and videos may be used for promotional and archival materials.

* Unauthorised absence or obstruction of event operations may restrict future tournament entries.

* Other matters comply with the operations staff and rulebook standards.

Practical Tips

* Direct all inquiries to the 2026 Incheon eSports Challenge Operations Secretariat.

* Contact Number: 070-4185-4459 (Available weekdays from 09:00 to 18:00)

* Email: admin@sgaesports.gg

* Official Discord: https://discord.gg/8wDyH8js6

Source

https://ingame.or.kr/eSportsChallenge