Rival Esports Announces Pokémon UNITE Roster for PUACL 2026 SEA League

Rival Esports has officially revealed its Pokémon UNITE roster for the PUACL 2026 SEA League, marking a clear competitive statement ahead of one of Southeast Asia’s most important UNITE circuits. As one of the eight invited partner teams, Rival enters the league with a roster built around proven regional experience and a singular goal: finish first in SEA and contend at the PUACL 2026 Finals in Yokohama.

The announcement positions Rival Esports as a serious title challenger from day one.

Rival Esports Pokémon UNITE Roster Revealed

Rival Esports has signed a roster featuring a well-established SEA core, previously associated with Paper Rex’s Pokémon UNITE lineup, alongside a key addition aimed at raising the team’s competitive ceiling.

Rival Esports Pokémon UNITE Roster

• RVL_Yang

• RVL_Ht

• RVL_YeMu

• RVL_Bocchi

• RVL_Ice

Notably, Ice joins the lineup after competing with Alter Ego, adding fresh perspective and flexibility to an already cohesive unit.

A Roster Built to Win SEA First

Rather than a long-term development project, Rival’s approach is direct and deliberate. By acquiring an established SEA core with prior top-level experience, the organization is signaling its intent to dominate the PUACL 2026 SEA League before shifting focus to the international stage.

The roster’s chemistry, combined with Ice’s recent competitive exposure, gives Rival both stability and upside—two elements critical for navigating an invitational league where margins for error are slim.

PUACL 2026 SEA League: What’s at Stake

The PUACL 2026 SEA League serves as Southeast Asia’s direct pathway to the global finals,

• League Format Highlights

  • 8 invited partner teams

  • Top 3 teams qualify for the PUACL 2026 Finals

  • SEA’s only route to the international championship
    

• PUACL 2026 Finals Details

  • Dates: March 28–29, 2026

  • Location: Yokohama BUNTAI, Yokohama, Japan

A strong SEA performance is non-negotiable for teams aiming to compete on the world stage.

Rival Esports’ Ambition for PUACL 2026

Rival Esports has made its objective clear: secure the No. 1 seed in SEA, then convert that momentum into a deep run at Yokohama.

Speaking on the roster announcement, RVL Jarvis, Co-Founder of Rival Esports, said:

“It’s always an honour to nurture the talent we have right here in SEA. Even better when we’re supporting talent from our home region. This has always been the missing piece of the puzzle for us and we’re glad we can represent MY/SG with this platform, and show everyone how strong the region is.”

The statement reinforces Rival’s commitment not just to results, but to showcasing Southeast Asia’s competitive depth on an international stage.

Looking Ahead

With its Pokémon UNITE roster locked in, Rival Esports enters PUACL 2026 SEA as a team built to compete immediately. The combination of regional pedigree, international ambition, and a clearly defined objective makes Rival one of the most compelling teams to watch in the league.

As the road to Yokohama begins, Rival Esports has made one thing clear: this roster isn’t here to participate—it’s here to win.