Arise to start ECL S51 APAC Cup #1 against Change The Game

ESL have released the schedule for the ESL Challenger League Season 51 Asia-Pacific Cup 1 with the opening round of games announced. Arise, the only Indian squad in the event will get things going in the Upper Bracket.

Arise, led by Bhavi, will take on Chinese team Change The Game in their opening encounter. The opening round of games will take place on February 17, 2026 with the event following a double elimination bracket. Former Gods Reign coach PokemoN will also be in action at the event with his team, Legion scheduled to go up against Mongolian team The QUBE.

Other teams in the ESL Challenger League Season 51 Asia-Pacific Cup #1 are Chinggis Warriors, Eruption, Morningstar, Just Swing and NomadS amongst others. Morningstar, Eruption and Chinggis Warriors have received byes in their opening game and will directly be in action in the Upper Bracket quarter-finals.

Here's a look at the opening games: