ZHI-TECH Elie Masters 2026: Preview

The play-in for the ZHI-TECH Elie Masters came to a close yesterday with Lynn Vision and Eruption grabbing the final two slots. The main event begins tomorrow on LAN in Beijing, China. The event will run as a ranked tier-2 event, starting on 23rd January 2026. A total of eight teams have qualified from the play-in.

ZHI-TECH Elite Masters will host a single-elimination best-of-three bracket which concludes with a best-of-five grand-final on 25th January 2026. The Huns will take on Morningstar in the tournament opener on Friday at 08:30AM IST. Here are the opening round matchups:

ZHI-TECH Elite Masters 2026 carries a prize pool of $42,996 USD and also hands the winner a HERO Asian Champions League closed qualifier slot. The HERO Asian Champions League will also serve as the Asian qualifier for Esports World Cup 2026.