The PLAYCON teams have officially been revealed, with the competition now just one step away from getting underway.
The League of Malta has announced that the participating teams will be revealed ahead of a special live draw, where the opening-round matchups will be decided.
Among the teams set to take part are Horizon League, Eversio, Berserk, Valtaris Esports, Ducklings Esports and more, bringing together a mix of established names and community-driven teams for the PLAYCON competition.
With the full lineup now out in the open, the big question is simple: who will face who?
First-Round Draw Goes Live Tomorrow
Fans will not have to wait long for the answer.
The League of Malta will host a live broadcast on Thursday, September 17 at 8:00 PM, featuring the live draw for the first-round games.
The draw will determine the initial matchups and give teams and fans their first look at the road ahead in the competition. With a number of teams already building their presence within Malta’s esports scene, the draw could produce some interesting early clashes.
The event will be streamed exclusively through the League of Malta Twitch channel, giving the local community the chance to follow the draw as it happens.
Watch the live draw: League of Malta on Twitch
With the teams revealed and the bracket about to take shape, PLAYCON is getting ready to kick off its competitive action.
PLAYCON 2026 will take place from 18 to 22 November at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali, with the B2B Summit running on 18–19 November before the public-facing expo continues from 19–22 November.