LCS
LECMajor Roster Updates Across APAC, BR, and NA Leagues
TL;DR
Multiple teams in the APAC, BR, and NA regions finalize roster changes and contract extensions ahead of the 2026 competitive season.
On January 9, a flurry of roster updates emerged from several teams across the APAC, BR, and NA regions, as squads solidify their lineups for the upcoming competitive season.
MVK confirmed that their core roster will remain intact, with top laner Kratos, jungler Gury, mid laner Kati, support SiuLoong, and analyst Suga all set to continue with the team through 2026. This stability may give them a strategic advantage as they prepare for upcoming tournaments.
In the APAC region, DFM made notable moves, with top laner Momo, jungler Citrus, mid laner Keine, bot laner Kakkun, and support Gaeng all signing contract extensions until November 2026. They also welcomed Keine to the main roster from DFM.A while promoting Paz from assistant to head coach, a decision that could elevate team synergy.
GZ also secured their future, locking jungler Husha and mid laner JimieN, along with bot laner Shunn and support Orca, to contracts that will run until late 2026. This core group will aim to build on their past successes moving forward.
In Brazil, VKS updated contracts for top laner Boal until 2028, ensuring his long-term commitment to the organization. Their support player Kaiwing also extended his contract until November 2026, while coach Smiley and positional coach Benvi secured their terms through Worlds in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Meanwhile, CNV is shaking up their roster as they welcome top laner Sniper, mid laner Insanity, and support Breezy, while retaining jungler Tomio and bot laner Meech for 2026. The departures of Tenacity, Young, and Zyko signal a significant shift as the team looks to revamp their strategy.
On the coaching front, various teams across regions are also making changes. HOWL has brought in a new coaching staff including head coach Kouke, while multiple organizations in EMEA, such as ALMO and DKB, are seeing new players join their ranks.
These roster changes underscore the dynamic nature of League of Legends esports, as teams continue to reshape their lineups in pursuit of glory in the upcoming season.
