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LCSMajor Roster Updates Across EMEA and NA League of Legends Teams
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A series of significant roster changes were announced in the EMEA and NA League of Legends scenes, featuring contract updates, player departures, and new additions as teams refine their lineups for the upcoming seasons.
Multiple teams in the EMEA and NA League of Legends scenes have announced significant roster changes as they prepare for the upcoming season. Most notably, numerous contracts for established players have been updated, ensuring stability for several organizations.
In EMEA, BGT sees substantial shifts with the departures of jungler Stalken, bot laner Mako, and top laner Chirashi. In contrast, the team has secured mid laner Yikesuo, jungler AzizYıldırım, and top laner Cha0s among others, with their contracts now set to expire on March 16, 2026. Meanwhile, BW has also confirmed contract renewals for their entire roster, including top laner StarScreen and jungler Elramir, extending their commitments until November 17, 2026.
Over in NA, DSG has made adjustments as well, updating jungler Kisno's contract and appointing him as a temporary substitute for the Swiss Round 1 of LCS 2026 Lock-In, replacing KryRa. The team looks to solidify its jungling strategy with this shift.
Several other teams in the EMEA region have made noteworthy changes. SU has updated contracts for their entire roster including top laner Dionelux and jungler XnS, while PHX has secured their lineup with contract updates running until January 4, 2026. Conversely, LUP bids farewell to top laner Hamsi, signaling a reshuffling in their ranks.
In Brazil, FX announces a coaching change, with Samyy stepping up from strategic coach to head coach, following the departure of Aoshi. This change aims to stabilize the team environment amidst coaching shifts.
With these updates, teams are adapting their strategies and rosters, aiming for stronger performances as they head into a critical competitive season. The new configurations across the leagues promise to reshape the dynamics of the games to come, as organizations solidify their plans for success in the League of Legends scene.
