The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed the official roster submissions and direct invitations for the VALORANT tournament at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, with 110 countries and territories submitting national rosters for the inaugural competition scheduled from November 2 to 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Thirty-two teams will compete in the ENC VALORANT Finals, with 16 countries earning direct invitations through the official ENC 2026 Rankings. The rankings evaluate player performances across official Riot Games competitions through the conclusion of Masters London.
The Philippines is among the directly invited nations, joining the United States, South Korea, China, Canada, Türkiye, Brazil, Singapore, Poland, Great Britain, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Finland, Lithuania, Thailand, and Chile.
Philippine Roster Confirmed
Representing the Philippines are:
- Zeus
- kellyS
- xavi8k
- invy
- PatMen
- Markyyy
- Wild0reoo
According to the Esports Foundation, the lineup combines players with international experience and consistent performances across regional and global competition.
Team Secret’s Zeus and kellyS anchor the roster, while Paper Rex’s invy brings experience from international championship campaigns. Global Esports players xavi8k and PatMen add experience gained through VCT competition, with Markyyy and Wild0reoo completing the national squad after strong performances on the wider competitive circuit.
The Foundation said the roster reflects the continued growth of the Philippine VALORANT scene and the increasing presence of Filipino players in top-tier APAC organizations.
International Field Takes Shape
The United States enters the tournament as one of the highest-ranked teams, featuring players including trent, valyn, leaf, zekken, skuba, Ethan, and Cryocells.
Canada’s roster includes returning veterans TenZ and Marved alongside world champion mada, while South Korea, China, Singapore, Türkiye, and Poland also field lineups featuring players with extensive international experience.
According to the Foundation, the tournament brings together world champions, international title winners, and several high-profile players returning from retirement to compete for their respective countries.
Qualifiers Begin This Week
Following the conclusion of the Masters London and the announcement of the direct invitations, attention has shifted to the online regional qualifiers scheduled from June 26 to 28, 2026.
Regional qualifiers will determine the remaining places in the 32-team finals, with additional slots allocated across North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania, the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and wildcard entries.