PLG Competitive Esports

This is KIN

Compete. Connect. Grow. We build community through competition — developing players, celebrating sportsmanship, and elevating the game.

120+Players
24Tournaments
3Active Teams
2Seasons
Registration Open

Piston Cup — Season 2

KIN's flagship tournament. Open brackets, prize pool, and prestige.

Latest
News & Updates
Tournament Piston Cup S2 brackets are live — check your matchups

Group stage begins June 20. All 32 teams seeded.

June 10, 2026
Team KIN Main announces two roster additions ahead of Piston Cup

Standout Academy performers earn main roster promotions.

June 7, 2026
Community Community Night #13 — 48 players, 6 hours, one legendary clutch

Last Friday's community night broke attendance records.

June 3, 2026

Competing
Featured Teams
KIN EU
Competitive Roster

Our flagship team. 5 active players competing at the highest level.

KIN NA
Competative Roster

Where the next generation trains. The proving ground for main roster hopefuls.

C
KIN Community
Open Bracket

Open to all. The heart of KIN — community members competing every week.


Calendar
Upcoming Events
20
Jun
Piston Cup — Group Stage

All 32 teams. Best of 3 format.

28
Jun
Community Night #14

Open lobby, mini tournament. Free entry.

05
Jul
Piston Cup — Playoffs

Top 8. Single elimination. Livestreamed.

12
Jul
Open Track — Monthly Qualifier

Any team can enter.


Supported By
Our Partners
KIN PARTNER
AFFIL. ORG
SPONSOR CO
BRAND X

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Where the community lives. Events, results, and announcements.

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Who We Are

About KIN

Community first. Competition always. Development never stops.

Our Story
How KIN Started

KIN was born from a simple idea: that competitive gaming should be accessible, organized, and meaningful. What started as a small group running community brackets grew into a full organization with competitive rosters, structured tournaments, and a community that shows up for each other.

We're affiliated with PLG and partner organizations who share our belief that esports is about more than winning. It's about building something that lasts.

Purpose
Our Mission

To build a competitive ecosystem where players at every level can grow, compete with integrity, and belong to something bigger than any single match.

"We don't just run tournaments. We build players, communities, and careers."

— KIN Leadership

KIN

What We Stand For
Our Values
Community First

Every decision starts with how it affects our players. The community is the org.

Competition

We compete seriously. Brackets are fair, results mean something. We raise the level.

Development

The path from casual to competitive main roster is real here. We invest in player growth.

Sportsmanship

How you play matters as much as winning. Respect, humility, and accountability.


The Team
Staff Directory
CJ
Minwoo
Founder & Commissioner
AK
Carter
CEO
MT
trspriggs
COO
RD
Dr.Grae
SVP
SL
Ippy
Financial Manager
JW
DrDanny03
Media & Content
Compete

Tournaments

From weekly community nights to the flagship Piston Cup — here's where you earn it.

Now Open
Register Now
Registration Open Closes June 18

Piston Cup — Season 2

32 teams. Group stage → playoffs → grand final. Full broadcast. Cash prizes for top 3.

Free · No card required
Open Track Rolling registration

Monthly Open Track

Any team can enter. Monthly format, results feed seasonal standings.


Featured Event
Piston Cup Rules & Schedule
Rules
01Best of 3 in group stage. Best of 5 in semifinals and finals.
02Teams must check in 30 min before match. No-shows forfeit.
03All players must be registered KIN members with verified accounts.
04Disputes must be reported within 10 minutes of match end.
05Unsportsmanlike conduct results in immediate disqualification.
Schedule
Group Stage
June 20–27
Live Soon
Quarterfinals
July 1–3
Upcoming
Semifinals
July 5
Upcoming
Grand Final
July 12 · Livestreamed
Upcoming
Piston Cup S1
Past Champions
🏆
Team Apex

Piston Cup Season 1 Champions

Tournament Winners
🥈
NightWave

Season 1 Runners-Up

Runner-Up
🥉
Phantom Squad

3rd Place Finish

3rd Place
PLG Competitive

Our Teams

Main EU roster, Main NA roster, and Community — three paths, one org.

KIN EU
Main EU Roster
ZE
ZeroRift
Marcus J.
IGL / Fragger
68%
Win Rate
2.4
K/D
VE
VexStorm
Tiana R.
Support
71%
Win Rate
1.8
K/D
NI
NightKing
Devon P.
Entry
64%
Win Rate
2.9
K/D
MI
Minwoo
Minwoo K.
Last Man
0
Win Rate
0
K/D
PL
Plex
Jaylen M.
Flex
62%
Win Rate
2.2
K/D

KIN NA
Main NA Roster
RE
Relos
Chris A.
IGL
58%
Win Rate
1.9
K/D
FL
Flux
Leila S.
Entry
55%
Win Rate
2.3
K/D
GL
Glitch
Omar B.
Support
57%
Win Rate
1.7
K/D
CO
Corvus
Nina T.
Anchor
54%
Win Rate
1.6
K/D
Performance

Stats Center

Player rankings, team standings, and historical records.

Individual
Player Rankings
01NightKing98 OVR
02ZeroRift96 OVR
03Flux (Acad.)92 OVR
04Plex91 OVR
05Spectra80 OVR
06VexStorm75 OVR
Teams
Team Rankings
01KIN NA68% WR
02KIN EU64% WR
03YCPT61% WR
04KIN Academy57% WR
05Iron Circuit53% WR

All Time
Historical Records
98
All-Time Highest OVR
NightKing
8-1
Best Tournament Run
Team Apex, S1
48
Community Night Record
Players, June 7
24
Total Tournaments Run
All time
Stay Current

News

Tournament updates, team announcements, and community highlights.

TournamentPiston Cup S2 brackets are live — check your matchups now

Group stage begins June 20. All 32 teams seeded. Find your bracket.

June 10, 2026
TeamKIN NA adds two players from Academy roster ahead of Piston Cup

Flux and Corvus earn promotions after standout Academy performances.

June 7, 2026
CommunityCommunity Night #13 recap — record attendance, one legendary moment

48 players, 6 hours, and a last-second clutch that had Discord going wild.

June 3, 2026
PatchRematch patch 2.4 breakdown — what changes for competitive play

Movement adjustments, balance tweaks, and one significant meta shift.

May 28, 2026
RecapOpen Track May — results, standings, and what it means for S2 seeding

KIN Main took the event. Full results and key performances highlighted.

May 20, 2026
AnnouncementKIN announces new partnership heading into Piston Cup season

A new partner organization joins the KIN family. More details coming.

May 15, 2026
Watch & Rewatch

Media

Streams, highlights, recaps, and the best moments from the KIN community.

KIN Stream

Next Stream: June 20

Piston Cup Group Stage — Live with full commentary

Watch on Twitch →
Footage
Latest Videos
KIN Highlight Reel

Best plays from recent KIN matches and community events

KIN Community Clips

Fan-submitted and org-curated moments from the community


Archive
More Content
Piston Cup S1 Grand Final — Full VOD

Team Apex vs NightWave · 2:14:38

🏆
Open Track May — Bracket VOD

Finals recap · 1:22:10

📸
Community Photo Gallery — Season 2

Event photos and screenshots

The Heart of KIN

Community

Leaderboards, Hall of Fame, and the calendar that keeps everyone on the same page.

Event Calendar
What's Coming Up
20
Jun
Piston Cup — Group Stage Opens

Competitive · All registered teams

28
Jun
Community Night #14

Community · Open to all members

05
Jul
Piston Cup Playoffs

Competitive · Top 8 · Livestreamed

12
Jul
Open Track — Monthly Qualifier

Open Bracket · Register on Tournaments page

19
Jul
Community Scrims Night

Practice · Academy vs Community


Recognition
Hall of Fame
🏆
Team Apex

Piston Cup S1 Champions · 8-1 run

Tournament Winners
ZeroRift

Season 1 MVP · Highest rated IGL

MVP
📊
NightKing

All-time K/D record holder at 2.9

Record Holder
🤝
Sam Lee

Founded community nights. 13 events.

Community Award
🎯
VexStorm

Highest support rating S1

Record Holder
🌟
The Founding 12

The original members who built KIN

Community Award

Join the KIN Discord

Where all of this lives in real time. Match results, community nights, and more.

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Represent

Merch Store

Official KIN apparel and accessories.

👕
KIN Jersey — Home
$49.99
🧥
KIN Hoodie — Black
$59.99
🧢
KIN Logo Cap
$29.99
🖱️
KIN Mousepad — XL
$24.99
📍
KIN Sticker Pack
$9.99
👕
KIN Academy Jersey
$49.99
🧥
KIN Zip-Up — Navy
$54.99
🎒
KIN Backpack
$69.99
Together

Partners

The organizations and sponsors that make KIN possible.

Sponsors
Our Sponsors
SPONSOR CO

Title sponsor — supporting tournaments and community events across all seasons.

BRAND X

Official hardware partner. Equipment support for KIN Main and Academy.

SPONSOR Y

Community sponsor — powering community nights and prize pool contributions.


Work With Us
Become a Partner

Interested in sponsoring KIN? Fill out the form and we'll reach out within 48 hours.

Get In Touch

Contact

General inquiries, tournament support, sponsorships, and media requests.

📬
General Contact
hello@kinesports.gg
🎮
Tournament Support
tournaments@kinesports.gg
🤝
Sponsorship Inquiries
partners@kinesports.gg
📸
Media Requests
media@kinesports.gg
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