LECCNJanuary 2, 2026Major Roster Changes Shake Up APAC and EMEA Regions
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Several notable roster changes have occurred across the APAC and EMEA League of Legends scenes, with teams like TSW solidifying their lineup and others, such as WAP Esports, disbanding entirely.
As the New Year begins, the League of Legends esports landscape has experienced significant upheaval across multiple regions, particularly in APAC and EMEA.
TSW has announced that their roster will remain intact for the 2026 season. Top laner Hiro02, alongside Pun, jungler Hizto, mid laner Dire, and bot laner Eddie, will continue to represent the squad. This stability could position TSW strongly in upcoming competitions, allowing them to build on the synergy developed over the past season.
In sharp contrast, WAP Esports has announced its disbandment, marking the end of an era for the Brazilian team. All players including top laner Zeycce, jungler Trashy, mid laner Termo, bot laner Hika, and support Fortu, along with team manager and head coach Vacamon, are now free agents. The collapse of WAP underscores the challenging environment for teams in the competitive Brazilian scene.
A positive note emerges from P11, who has welcomed five new players to their roster: top laner Haruhiro, jungler Izo, mid laner Xen0gan, bot laner Showman, and support Downfall. This overhaul follows the departure of their previous mid laner, Xero, as they look to revamp their lineup ahead of the upcoming split.
Continuing the trend of organizational changes in the EMEA region, both VNCS and VNC have ceased operations. Each team has seen their entire roster leave, including notable players such as top laner Refresh27 and jungler Frazer from VNCS, and top laner Bust and jungler Kobs from VNC. These disbandments highlight the volatility in the EMEA competitive scene as teams face economic and performance pressures.
In comparatively quieter news, SKA has extended the contract of their mid laner Apollonia, signaling a commitment to retaining valuable talent amidst the surrounding chaos. Meanwhile, RNG in China has also disbanded, resulting in the departure of their coaching staff including head coach Heart.
Lastly, in Brazil, Pinga Roxa has seen a mass exodus of players including top laner Rodam and jungler Meu VR É 5K, further illustrating the instability in the region.
With such drastic changes occurring across these leagues, teams will need to adapt quickly as they prepare for the upcoming season. The landscape is shifting, leaving room for both opportunity and uncertainty.
