Asian Esports Games (AEG) 2024: Teams, Prize Pool, Format, & More
The Asian Esports Games (AEG) 2024 is set to make waves in the world of esports. Starting on November 25, 2024, this exciting event will feature three major titles: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Arena of Valor, and eFootball. Hosted at the Indoor Stadium Hua Mak in Bangkok, Thailand, the AEG 2024 promises high-octane action, fierce competition, and a chance for esports players to showcase their skills on the grand stage.
Let’s dive into the key details you need to know about AEG 2024, from the teams to the schedule, format, and prize pool.
Event Schedule and Format
Organized by a collaboration between the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF), the Thailand Esports Federation (TESF), and MOONTON, the event is set to run from November 25 to December 1, 2024.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)
- Dates: November 25 - November 27, 2024
- Teams: 20 teams from across Asia will compete in Mobile Legends, with the competition featuring both Men’s and Women’s categories.
- Format:
- Group Stage: 20 teams divided into 4 groups of 5, with single round-robin matches in a Best-of-1 (BO1) format.
- Playoffs: Double-elimination bracket, with Best-of-3 (BO3) matches and a Best-of-7 (BO7) Grand Final.
- Prize Pool: The total prize pool for Mobile Legends is set at $5,800, distributed as follows:
- Champion: $3,000
- Runner-up: $2,000
- 3rd Place: $800
Arena of Valor (AoV)
- Dates: November 28 - November 29, 2024
- Teams: 9 teams from across the region.
- Format:
- Group Stage: 3 groups with Best-of-2 (BO2) matches.
- Playoffs: Double-elimination bracket with Best-of-5 (BO5) matches.
eFootball
- Dates: November 30 - December 1, 2024
- Teams: 23 teams in total, divided into 4 groups.
- Format:
- Group Stage: Matches to determine top 2 teams from each group.
- Playoffs: Double-elimination bracket, leading to the Grand Finals.
Participating Teams
The Mobile Legends tournament will feature teams from across Asia, including powerhouses such as Thailand, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and Philippines. Here’s a quick look at the countries sending teams:
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Myanmar
- Hong Kong
- Sri Lanka
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- Uzbekistan
- Laos
- Kyrgyzstan
- Iran
- Malaysia
- China
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Timor-Leste
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia
- Brunei
For Arena of Valor, the competing nations include:
- Chinese Taipei
- Hong Kong
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Macau
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Where to Watch the AEG 2024
Fans eager to catch the action can watch the Asian Esports Games 2024 live on the official AESF YouTube channel. The tournament promises to be an epic journey for esports fans, with some of the best players in Asia competing for glory.
