Acer has announced the Predator League 2027 Philippine Qualifier, giving Filipino esports teams a chance to compete in VALORANT and League of Legends for a combined prize pool of PHP 1 million and a place at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2027 Grand Finals in Vietnam.
The Philippine qualifiers will offer PHP 500,000 in prizes for each game. The champions of both titles will represent the country at the regional finals scheduled for January 2027.
Why it matters: The tournament gives local esports teams a pathway to compete internationally while offering prize money and a platform to showcase their skills. With two major competitive titles featured, teams can pursue a place in the regional finals through separate qualification brackets.
The details: Registration for both VALORANT and League of Legends runs until October 15, 2026. The open qualifiers are scheduled for October 17 for VALORANT and October 18 for League of Legends.
The group stage will follow on October 24 and 25 for VALORANT, then October 30 and 31 for League of Legends. The online playoffs are scheduled for November 7 for VALORANT and November 8 for League of Legends. The LAN Finals for both games will take place in late November, although Acer has not specified the exact dates in the announcement.
Each game has a PHP 500,000 prize pool, with the following distribution:
| Placement | Prize per game |
|---|---|
| Champion | PHP 200,000 |
| Runner-up | PHP 120,000 |
| Third place | PHP 50,000 |
| Fourth place | PHP 50,000 |
| Fifth to eighth place | PHP 20,000 each |
Teams can register through the following links:
- VALORANT: https://bit.ly/PLPH27-VALORANT
- League of Legends: https://bit.ly/PLPH27-LEAGUEOFLEGENDS
The bigger picture: The Philippine qualifier forms part of the wider Asia Pacific Predator League, Acer’s esports tournament that brings teams from across the region together to compete in major gaming titles.
For the 2027 edition, the Philippine champions in VALORANT and League of Legends will earn the opportunity to represent the country at the Grand Finals in Vietnam in January 2027. The tournament therefore offers more than local competition, with a regional championship spot at stake for each game’s winner.
Between the lines: The schedule gives participating teams a relatively short window to register and prepare for the competition. Teams must navigate the open qualifiers, group stages, and online playoffs before reaching the LAN Finals.
The prize distribution also rewards teams beyond the champions and runners-up, with cash prizes available through eighth place in each title. This allows more qualifying teams to compete for a share of the prize pool, even if they do not secure the championship.
For Filipinos: Filipino teams interested in joining should complete registration before the October 15 deadline and check the official tournament channels for the full rules, eligibility requirements, and further schedule details.
Sue Ong-Lim, managing director of Acer Philippines, said the Predator League provides esports players with a platform to develop and take the next step in their competitive careers. She added that the company looks forward to seeing which teams will emerge to represent the Philippines internationally.
What’s next: The open qualifiers begin on October 17 for VALORANT and October 18 for League of Legends. After the group stages and online playoffs, both games will proceed to their LAN Finals in late November. The two champions will then advance to the Asia Pacific Predator League 2027 Grand Finals in Vietnam.
Acer recommends following Predator Gaming Philippines on Facebook or visiting the official Predator League website for updates.
The Bottom Line: The Predator League 2027 Philippine Qualifier offers Filipino VALORANT and League of Legends teams a combined PHP 1 million prize pool, with PHP 200,000 going to each game’s champion. More importantly, the winners will earn the chance to represent the Philippines at the regional Grand Finals in Vietnam in January 2027.
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