Blacklist, Elevate advance to Honor of Kings Invitational knockout

Local teams Blacklist International and Elevate have advanced to the knockout round of Honor of Kings Invitational Season 3.

Blacklist International secured its top seed in Group A with a clean 2-0 slate after defeating both Elevate and Gen.G, while Elevate clinched the second playoff ticket by winning 3-1 against Gen.G.

Rough World Era failed to advance after losing all their matches to Nongshim RedForce and Bigetron Sigma in Group D.

Blacklist International will face Myanmar's Impunity Esports on February 26 at 6 p.m. at the SM City North EDSA, while Elevate will take on South Korea's Nongshim RedForce on February 27 at 2 p.m., both series featuring best-of-seven formats.

Malaysia's LGD Gaming is the reigning champion after winning Season 2 in July 2024.