The Esports Foundation (EF) has named the Philippine Esports Organization (PeSO) as the official National Team Partner for the Philippines in the upcoming Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC). The global nation-based competition will debut in Riyadh from November 2 to 29, 2026.
PeSO, the country’s National Sports Association for esports, has played a key role in shaping the local esports ecosystem for more than a decade. The group includes major industry players such as Tier One Entertainment, Mineski Global, TNC Pro Team, and Playbook Esports, with support from Smart Communications.
As National Team Partner, PeSO will oversee the formation of Philippine national teams across multiple game titles. This includes player selection, team management, and building the structures needed to support participation.
Leo Andrew Escutin has been appointed National Team Manager, tasked with handling day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with ENC standards.
PeSO joins more than 100 national partners worldwide, selected from over 630 applications across 150 countries.
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The ENC introduces a structured framework for national teams, complementing existing club-based competitions like the Esports World Cup.
