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Riot Games Philippines is bringing the community together as the road to SMASH 2026 begins.
Wild Rift is going full throttle this year as they’ve unveiled their new community focused 2026 roadmap that’ll eventually lead to Wild Rounds: SMASH. Alongside this is the Wild Rift Creator and Nexus Elite Programs which aims to set the standard for creator-led initiatives and collaborations.
Deemed the pinnacle of Wild Rift organized play, the SMASH 2026 promises to be a global, community-first celebration. It’ll bring together accessible competition, creator expression, and in-game moments to turn player passion into participation, content, and sustained engagement.
SMASH 2026 will have two tracks: the Community Champions Cup and the Creator Showmatches. The Community Champions Cup track promises explosive action from global communities competing for Wild Rift supremacy. Meanwhile, winners from the Wild Rounds’ Creator Track will go head-to-head at the Creator Showmatches at SMASH 2026.
Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open — Schedule, Splits, and Prize Pool
For the Philippines, the Road to SMASH 2026 is being done through the official Community qualifier, Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open. It started last June 4 and Split 1 will run until July. For teams that are still interested in the tournament, the registration for Split 2 will begin on July 6. Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open will culminate on September 25 to 27, where the top eight teams from both splits will battle it out to compete for the Php 1,000,000 total prize pool.
Starting August to September 2026, there will be a separate Creator track for the Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open. Here Creators will be challenged to Wild Rift’s various game modes, including ARAM and 2v2.
Winners from Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open’s Community and Creator tracks will then fly to South Korea in November to represent the country in SMASH 2026.
Wild Rift Nexus Elite and Partner Program: Creator Benefits in the Philippines
While creators play an important role in SMASH 2026, Wild Rift is stepping it up with their Partner and Nexus Elite Programs.
The Wild Rift Partner Program offers members early-access information on the game’s latest updates via private Discord access. Members will also be invited to exclusive events and workshops, deepening their connection with Wild Rift. The Nexus Elite are a select group of creators who will lead Wild Rift’s ecosystem in the Philippines. The roster spans cosplayers, casters, community leaders, competitive players, and current and up-and-coming names in the mobile gaming community.
Joining the Elite are OHMYV33NUS, WISE, Yamada, Karma, Guiang Gaming, Vannybear, Raux TV, Kapitan Pugo, Rebengga, Kitz Cua, Razziebinx, Trio Pebbles, Manjean, and Coach Rec. It’s already a star-studded group and will only get bigger in the future.
“Filipinos are some of our most passionate Wild Rift players in the world,” said Lara Antonio, Wild Rift APAC Regional Community Lead. “Their love for the game has inspired us to continue growing our Philippine ecosystem and open more doors to anyone who wants to take part in it. By bolstering our community competitions and connecting with creators of all sizes, we are confident that we will put more Filipino gaming talent on the map during SMASH 2026 and beyond.”
For more information and updates to Wild Rift’s new ventures, check out their official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages.
Banner image from League of Legends: Wild Rift.
Frequently Asked Questions
SMASH 2026 is Riot Games’ flagship Wild Rift community event, combining the Community Champions Cup and Creator Showmatches. It is a global, community-first celebration scheduled in South Korea, designed to bring together competitive play, creator expression, and in-game engagement across regions.
Filipino players can qualify through Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open, the official Philippine community qualifier. Split 1 runs until July, with Split 2 registration opening on July 6. The top eight teams from both splits will compete at the finals on September 25 to 27 for a Php 1,000,000 prize pool.
The Wild Rift Nexus Elite is a select group of Filipino creators chosen to lead Wild Rift’s Philippine ecosystem. The current roster includes OHMYV33NUS, WISE, Yamada, Karma, Guiang Gaming, Vannybear, Raux TV, Kapitan Pugo, Rebengga, Kitz Cua, Razziebinx, Trio Pebbles, Manjean, and Coach Rec.
The Wild Rift Partner Program provides members with early-access game updates through a private Discord, invitations to exclusive events and workshops, and access to exclusive in-game skins. It is designed to deepen creator connections with the Wild Rift team and the broader Philippine gaming community.
The Creator Track for Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open runs from August to September 2026. Creators will compete in Wild Rift’s various game modes, including ARAM and 2v2. Winners from the Creator Track will represent the Philippines at the Creator Showmatches during SMASH 2026 in South Korea in November.
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