One of the biggest esports events in the Asia Pacific region wrapped up in New Delhi as the Predator League 2026 – Asia Pacific Finale closed two packed days of matches, music, and hands-on gaming experiences. Held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, the event pulled in top esports teams from 14 regions, around 4,000 attendees on-site, and a wave of energy that never dipped from start to finish.
Two Days of Tight Matches and Big Moments
Across two full days, Bharat Mandapam turned into a full-blown esports arena. Finalists from across Asia Pacific battled it out for the Predator Shield in DOTA 2 and VALORANT, with every match drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
In DOTA 2, Myth Avenue Gaming took the championship after a tense Grand Final, while Fancy United Esports claimed the top spot in the VALORANT finale. Both teams delivered performances that stood out not just for skill, but for consistency under pressure. Second place finishes went to Rekonix in DOTA 2 and Boom Esports in VALORANT, with both teams pushing the champions hard until the final rounds.
Andrew Hou, President of Pan-Asia Pacific Operations, Acer
Each championship team walked away with around ₱3.64 million (USD 65,000), while the runners-up earned about ₱1.12 million (USD 20,000). MVP honors went to egxrdemxn for DOTA 2 and Twilight for VALORANT, each receiving roughly ₱560,000 (USD 10,000). The total prize pool for Predator League 2026 reached about ₱22.4 million (USD 400,000), underlining just how big the tournament has become.
Music, Crowd Energy, and a Festival Feel
The competition wasn’t the only thing keeping the crowd fired up. The live music lineup gave the event a festival vibe that blended well with the esports action.
The competition wasn’t the only thing keeping the crowd fired up. The live music lineup gave the event a festival vibe that blended well with the esports action.
Day one kicked off with a performance by Nikhita Gandhi and closed strong with KRSNA. On day two, Asees Kaur opened the show before Raftaar delivered a high-energy finale that had the entire venue on its feet. The mix of gaming and live music made the Predator League feel less like a tournament and more like a full celebration.
Hands-On Gaming Beyond the Stage
Outside the main matches, visitors spent time at the Predator Experience Zones, which featured Acer’s latest AI-powered laptops and desktops, VR gaming setups, creator booths, skill challenges, and mini esports tournaments. There were also demo areas showing off new Predator products that had just been launched in Las Vegas a week earlier. Students, content creators, influencers, and families all joined in, giving the event a welcoming and lively atmosphere that went beyond competitive play.
A League That Keeps Growing
Since starting in 2018, the Predator League has grown into one of the most influential esports platforms in the Asia Pacific region. With teams from 14 regions competing in 2026, this year’s finale once again showed just how deep the talent pool is and how strong the esports community has become.
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