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NA Teams Clash with Korean Legends in KeSPA Cup
6 Dec
Summary
- Cloud9 and Team Liquid make historic KeSPA Cup debut in Seoul.
- Teams will field new 2026 rosters, raising stakes for competitiveness.
- Disney+ exclusively broadcasts the tournament across Asia-Pacific.
The 2025 KeSPA Cup in Seoul marks a significant international debut for North American League of Legends teams Cloud9 and Team Liquid, who will face elite South Korean LCK squads. This offseason tournament is particularly important as North America rebrands to the LCS in 2026, providing a proving ground for regional competitiveness.
The competition features 14 teams, including squads from Japan and Vietnam, formatted with group stages leading to a knockout bracket. Notably, Cloud9 and Team Liquid, along with seven LCK teams, will be showcasing their new 2026 season lineups. This is driven by the tournament's connection to qualifying for the 2026 Asian Games.
Fans can watch all matches live and on-demand via Disney+, which secured exclusive broadcasting rights for 11 Asia-Pacific regions. The Asian Games qualification adds extra stakes, offering national pride and potential military service exemptions for Korean players, amplifying the importance of this year's KeSPA Cup.
