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A series of significant roster changes have been announced across various regions, impacting numerous teams and player careers as the League of Legends competitive scene gears up for the 2026 season.
On January 5, the League of Legends scene witnessed an array of roster announcements and changes across multiple regions, signaling a busy start to the 2026 competitive season.
Starting in Brazil, top laner Devost and jungler Booki have joined LEV, which also saw the addition of mid laner Enga and coaching staff including head coach Kaiba. Meanwhile, support Principe and jungler Heartless have retired from active play with aspirations of transitioning into coaching roles.
In the Chinese region, World Elite Gaming (WBG) made headlines by extending the contract of mid laner Xiaohu through 2026. Additionally, the team has decided to place top laner Breathe, jungler Tian, and support Crisp on inactive status, reshaping their roster dynamics. Conversely, OMG retained their bot laner Starry and support Moham, securing their contracts through 2026, reflecting stability despite the ongoing changes in the league.
EMEA saw KHK undergo a significant overhaul as several key players including jungler Rabble and mid laner Random departed, while the contracts of new additions such as top laner Venour and mid laner Abbedagge were updated, hinting at a strategic reformation for the team.
In Korea, DRX.C is adjusting their coaching staff with Frozen stepping up to head coach, while top laner Frog and bot laner LazyFeel have extended their stays with the team. Notably, GEN.GA has also made moves, bringing in new talent like top laner Ripple and jungler Courage, while transitioning support Lumos to an academy role.
Across the Pacific, North American team FUE confirmed the departures of top laner Devost and jungler Booki, while VKS.A welcomed new players including top laner SuperCleber and bot laner Buero, marking a fresh start as they aim for improved performance in the upcoming season.
These roster adjustments reflect not only individual career trajectories but also the shifting landscape in professional League of Legends, as teams prepare for the competitive battleground ahead. Fans and analysts will undoubtedly be watching closely as these squads adapt to their new rosters, with hopes of clinching success in the 2026 season.
