VALORANT: Offseason Live Tracker

According to Sheep Esports, Blendi "KovaQ" Kovaci and Pontus "Zyppan" Eek have reached verbal agreements to join CGN Esports ahead of the 2026 Challengers DACH season. The VCT EMEA duo is expected to play a key role in CGN’s project as the organization looks to strengthen its roster and remain competitive in the DACH region next year.

According to Sheep Esports, Zsombor "shinnok" Viktor and Mohammad "Pa1ze" Khatib have reached verbal agreements to join FOKUS ahead of the 2026 Challengers DACH season. The duo is expected to reinforce FOKUS lineup as the organization continues to shape its roster to remain competitive in the DACH region next year.

MIBR have officially announced their roster for the 2026 VCT Americas season. The lineup will feature Zachary “zekken” Patrone, Roberto “Mazino” Rivas, Andrew “Verno” Maust, Erick “aspas” Santos, and Ian “tex” Botsch. On the coaching side, Daniel “fRoD” Montaner will lead the team as Head Coach, alongside Vincent “Happy” Schopenhauer as Assistant Coach. With a mix of proven international talent and star power, MIBR enters 2026 with clear ambitions in the Americas.

G2 Gozen has officially announced on X the signing of Nur "eva" Çakır ahead of the 2026 Game Changers season. The Turkish player previously competed for GIANTX GC, having joined the roster back in 2025, and now moves to G2 Gozen as the organization continues to shape its lineup for the upcoming competitive year.

According to sources close to Sheep Esports, Felix "al0rante" Brandl has reached a verbal agreement to join PCIFIC Esports ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. al0rante is expected to be part of PCIFIC’s continued rebuild as the organization finalizes its roster for the upcoming season in EMEA.

According to Sheep Esports, Johann "seven" Hernandez has reached a verbal agreement to join PCIFIC Esports ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The Mexican player is expected to add firepower and international experience to PCIFIC’s roster as the organization continues to finalize its lineup for the upcoming season.

According to Sheep Esports, Rizkie "BerserX" Adla Kusuma and Kim "TenTen" Tae-young are set to join Team Secret ahead of the 2026 VCT Pacific season. These additions mark the beginning of a new cycle for the organization, as Team Secret look to reshape their roster and lay the foundations for their next competitive chapter in the Pacific region.

According to Sheep Esports, Mateja "qpert" Mijovic has reached a verbal agreement to join PCIFIC Esports ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The Serbian player most recently competed with Team Liquid Academy in Project Blender and is expected to bolster PCIFIC’s lineup as the organization continues to build its roster for the upcoming year.

According to Sheep Esports, Vincent "Vince" Kranz and Berkant "Wolfen" Joshkun have reached verbal agreements to re-sign with CGN Esports ahead of the 2026 season. The duo played a key role in CGN’s success during Challengers 2025, and are expected to continue as part of the organization’s core going forward.

According to Sheep Esports, Roberto "erde" Lobos is set to join LOUD ahead of the 2026 VCT Americas season. The young Chilean prospect is expected to make his Tier 1 debut after developing within Leviatán Academy, as LOUD continue to invest in emerging talent for the upcoming campaign.
2:01 AM CET - Official (VCT Americas): aspas re-signs with MIBR through 2027

MIBR have officially announced the re-signing of Erick “aspas” Santos, extending his contract with the organization through the 2027 season. The Brazilian 2022 World Champions remains a cornerstone of MIBR’s project as the team continues to build around one of the most iconic duelists in the Americas heading into the next competitive season.

According to Sheep Esports, Kacper “NINJA” Górski has reached a verbal agreement to join PCIFIC Esports ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The young Polish talent began his 2025 season with Team Liquid Academy and is now expected to make the step up as PCIFIC looks to strengthen their roster with emerging talent for the upcoming year.

Former G2 Gozen player Petra "Petra" Stoker has officially announced her retirement from competitive VALORANT. After spending many years competing at the top level across both VALORANT and CS:GO, she steps away from pro play, leaving behind a legacy that made a lasting impact on the scene.

According to Sheep Esports, Kamil "baddyG" Graniczka is set to join Galions ahead of the 2026 VCL season. baddyG is expected to team up with Povilas “roxie” Krivelis , alongside head coach Clément “elemeNt” Lebreton, as Galions continue to shape a competitive roster for the upcoming Challengers France campaign.

Evil Geniuses have officially announced that Christine "potter" Chi will continue as Head Coach for the 2026 VCT Americas season. The Champions 2023 winning coach stays at the helm as EG looks to build continuity and stability heading into the next season, aiming to return to the top of the Americas circuit.

According to sources close to Sheep Esports, Yuma “Dep” Hashimoto and “XoNs” are set to join REJECT ahead of the 2026 Challengers Japan season. Dep previously represented ZETA DIVISION in the VCT Pacific for three years, while XoNs is considered a young prospect coming from the ranked scene, as REJECT look to build a new competitive core for the upcoming year.

Joblife have officially confirmed the signing of Domagoj "doma" Fancev ahead of the 2026 Challengers France season. The Croatian player joins the French organization as they continue to shape their roster for the upcoming VCL campaign, aiming to remain competitive in the French scene.
9:38 PM CET - Official (VCL France): kamyk returns to Joblife for 2026

Joblife have officially announced the signing of Kamil "kamyk" Kowalczyk ahead of the 2026 VCL France season. The Polish player returns to the organization after previously representing Joblife in 2023 and 2024, marking a homecoming as the team prepares for the upcoming Challengers season.

7:16 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Desmo joins FNATIC as Assistant Coach
FNATIC have officially announced the recruitment of Casper “Desmo” Rasmussen as Assistant Coach ahead of the 2026 VCT season. The Danish coach joins FNATIC’s staff to strengthen the team’s coaching structure as the organization prepares for a new campaign at the highest level of EMEA competition

9:40 PM - Official (VCL France): runneR will play for Joblife in 2026
Joblife has officially announced their new player, Emil "runneR" Trajkovski for the upcoming 2026 season. The Macedonian player joins Joblife as the organization continues to shape its roster, aiming to be competitive throughout the 2026 season.

According to Sheep Esports, Kim "SID" Min-seung is set to join IGZIST ahead of the 2026 Challengers Japan season. The Korean player previously competed with FEARX earlier this year.
12:29 PM CET - Leak (VCL France): roxie set to join Galions for 2026
According to Sheep Esports, Povilas "roxie" Krivelis is set to join Galions ahead of the 2026 Challengers France season. The Lithuanian player will join the French roster as they look to build a competitive lineup for the upcoming year.

11:34 AM - Official (VCL France): Enzo will play for Joblife in 2026
As announced by Joblife on X, Enzo "Enzo" Mestari joins Joblife after previously representing top European teams such as Mandatory, Team Liquid, Apeks, and Fnatic. With years of Tier 1 and Tier 2 experience, Enzo brings leadership and stability to Joblife as they aim for a strong 2026 campaign.

2:13 PM CET - Leak (VCT Pacific): Absol to join ZETA DIVISION for 2026
According to Sheep Esports, Kazuki “Absol” Fujinoki is set to join ZETA DIVISION ahead of the 2026 VCT Pacific season. The Japanese player recently stood in for the team at Red Bull Home Ground, strengthening his ties with the organization before negotiations began.

3:05 PM CET - Leak (VCL Spain): OLIZERA, Famsii, BULD and B1SK will play for UCAM Esports Club
UCAM Esports Club has almost finalized the construction of its roster for the VALORANT Challengers League Spain 2026. The team will field an entirely renewed lineup composed of newly arrived players as well as former members of the organization. The project will be led by Jose "Bromas" González as head coach, sources tell Sheep Esports. The roster will include two players who joined the team recently for post-season tournaments: Michał "BULD" Sokal and Vitaliy "B1SK" Emelyanov. Two of the other players have previously competed for the Spanish organization at different times in their careers. Diogo "OLIZERA" Oliveira and Ramses "Famsii" Koivukangas will return to the lineup. The fifth player should be announced soon.

2:34 PM CET - Leak (VCL France): nataNk & sh1n set to join Mandatory for 2026
According to Sheep Esports, Nathan "nataNk" Bocqueho and Ryad "sh1n" Ensaad are set to join Mandatory ahead of the 2026 VCL France season. Both players bring solid VCT EMEA experience, including notable appearances with MKOl earlier this year and Karmine Corp in 2023, strengthening Mandatory’s ambitions for the upcoming season.

3:22 PM CET - Leak (VCL France): Galions set to join the league
The French organization Galions is set to make its debut in the VALORANT Challengers League France next season, sources tell Sheep Esports on Saturday. The team is expected to take over the slot previously held by Karmine Corp Blue Stars, following KCBS’s decision to withdraw from the league.

8:30 PM CET – OFFICIAL (VCT AMERICAS): Evil Geniuses have announced their full roster
Just ahead of the 2026 VCT Americas season, Evil Geniuses have officially unveiled their new VALORANT lineup. The roster will be led in-game by Corbin "C0M" Lee as IGL, joined by Bao "bao" Nguyen, Douglas "dgzin" Silva, Phat "supamen" Le, and Anthony "Okeanos" Nguyen. This new iteration of EG aims to bring a fresh identity to the server while relying on a mix of firepower, experience, and tactical depth to compete for the top spots in the region next year.

5:39 CET – OFFICIAL (VCT AMERICAS): Leviatán have announced their full roster
Just after unveiling their new off-season project, Leviatán has officially revealed its VALORANT roster for the 2026 VCT Americas season. The lineup include of Francisco "kiNgg" Aravena, Eduardo "Sato" Nagahama, Guilherme "blowz" Oliveira, Rodrigo "spikeziN" Lombardi and Bruno "Neon" Rodríguez. Rodrigo "Onur" Dalmagro will serve as Head Coach, supported by Assistant Coach Cristian "Jhein" Camaño.

11:13 AM CET – Leak (VCT CN): pr & OnbusH to join Nova Esports
According to Sheep Esports on X, Won "pr" Jun-yeon and Kim "OnbusH" Taek-soo have reached verbal agreements to join Nova Esports as part of the coaching staff for the 2026 VCT China season. The Korean duo will reinforce Nova’s coaching structure as the organization prepares for a key year in the CN league.

19:48 CET – OFFICIAL (VCT EMEA): Gentle Mates have announced their full roster
Just before participating in his first off-season tournament, the French organisation has officially unveiled its VALORANT roster for the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The roster consists of Patrik "Minny" Hušek, Taranvir "bipo" Singh, Martin "marteen" Pátek, Conner "GLYPH" Garcia and Patryk "starxo" Kopczynski. Pavle “pakko” Kostić is the new Head Coach coming from Karmine Corp Blue Stars, supported by the new Assistant Coac, Jiri “KUNDIKUNDI” Honkala.

12:29 PM CET – Leak (VCT CN 2026): Lysoar joins XLG, hvoya to remain head coach
According to Sheep Esports on X, Liang "Lysoar" Youhao is set to join XLG ahead of the 2026 VCT China season. The move comes after a strong year with Wolves Esports in 2025, where he established himself as a key piece of their system. Additionally, Aleksandr "hvoyA" Eremin will remain with XLG as Head Coach for 2026, solidifying the staff structure for the organization going into the new season.

7:11 PM CET – Official (VCT EMEA): Baha joins FUT Esports for 2026
FUT Esports have officially announced on X the signing of Baha "baha" Gözmen ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The Turkish player joins after previously representing several notable regional teams, including Dark Passage, Istanbul Wildcats, and Papara SuperMassive. With this addition, FUT strengthens its roster for the upcoming year as they aim to bounce back in the EMEA circuit.

3:57 PM CET – Leak (VCT EMEA): Flynn set to join Natus Vincere as analyst for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Alaa "Flynn" Nasrallah is set to join Natus Vincere as an analyst ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. He will reinforce NAVI’s coaching staff alongside Ange1, who continues to lead the organization’s strategic project heading into the new year.

7:42 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): BABYBAY promoted to G2 Esports starting roster for 2026
G2 Esports have officially announced that Andrej "BABYBAY" Francisty has been promoted to the team’s starting roster for the 2026 VCT Americas season. After serving as a substitute throughout 2025, BABYBAY will now take an active role in the team’s lineup as G2 prepare for the upcoming season.
08:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): Evil Geniuses parts ways with Icy
Jacob "icy" Lange and Evil Geniuses are parting ways as announced by the organization on its social media. A year after the player joined the former world champions, icy is already leaving the team, after an inconsistent year in his role as a duelist. EG has had too many disappointments in terms of results, failing to qualify for an international event this season.

06:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): G2 Esports re-signs JoshRT and shhhack
Coaches Josh "JoshRT" Lee and Peter "shhhack" Belej are extending their contracts with G2 Esports, as announced by the organization on its social media. Coming to the end of their contracts with the team at the end of the season, the three-time VCT Americas champions this year wanted to extend their coaching staff along with the rest of their players. They will therefore continue with the team next year.

11:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): G2 Esports re-signs Leaf
On the organization's X account, G2 Esports announced the contract extension of Nathan "Leaf" Orf at the same time as Trent "Trent" Cairns's, as previously reported by Sheep Esports. A member of the team alongside three of his teammates since the club's arrival in the VCT in 2024, Leaf is coming off a successful season despite some health issues that kept him off the stage for part of Stage 2.

7:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): G2 Esports announces the departure of JonahP
While the player was out of contract with G2 Esports this year, Jonah "JonahP" Pulice will no longer be part of the team next year as announced by the organization on its X account. Although there were discussions between the parties and G2 had already extended Trent "trent" Cairns and Jacob "valyn" Batio contracts, JonahP will not continue with the triple champions of VCT Americas 2025.

04:30 PM CET - Leak (VCT China): f4ngeer set to join All Gamers
The young Russian talent Roman "f4ngeer" Smirnov is expected to join All Gamers in VCT China next year, sources tell Sheep Esports. The player will make his VCT debut after a season spent in VCL France with Karmine Corp Blue Stars. If f4ngeer retains his duelist role, he could potentially replace Xin "Spitfires" Mingyang, the team's duelist in 2024 and who returned to All Gamers for Stage 2 this year.

8:35 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): LewN joins Karmine Corp for 2026
According to sources close to Sheep Esports, Karmine Corp have reached a verbal agreement with Burak "LewN" Alkan ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The French organization have also agreed terms with BBL Esports for the player’s buyout, finalizing the deal. LewN will join a roster looking to bounce back in 2026 after a challenging year in the EMEA circuit.

06:30PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA) wayne set to join Team Liquid
A new rookie is joining Team Liquid. Young player Wayne "wayne" Chang is joining the most recent European champions, sources tell Sheep Esports. This is the second offseason pickup for Team Liquid after the arrival of Dominykas "MiniBoo" Lukaševičius as previously reported by Sheep Esports. TL was also considering Aaron "mindfreak" Leonhart, but decided to trust a rookie for the role.

5:44 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): BBL Esports and MAGNUM part ways
BBL Esports have officially announced on X that they have mutually agreed to part ways with Martin "MAGNUM" Penkov. MAGNUM joined the Turkish organization ahead of the 2025 season, bringing experience from his time with teams such as Fnatic and KC.

Team Vitality have officially confirmed on X that Head Coach Daniel "Faded" Hwang will be moved to the inactive roster for the 2026 season. Faded joined the organization in November 2024 and played a key role in shaping Vitality’s competitive structure.

09:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): 100 Thieves announces the return of Bang
A year after leaving the team, Sean "bang" Bezerra is back with 100 Thieves as announced by the team on X. After almost three years with the team, Bang joined Sentinels last season. Despite having participated in all international competitions, the player did not perform as he would have liked and is therefore returning to 100 Thieves to complete the roster.

09:38 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): sociablEE set to join Natus Vincere
Natus Vincere’s New Roster Slowly Takes Shape. The Ukrainian organization has reached a verbal agreement with Volkan "sociablEE" Yönal for the 2026 VCT EMEA season, sources tell Sheep Esports. This marks NAVI’s second signing of the offseason, following the arrival of Dawid "Filu" Czarnecki, as previously reported by Sheep Esports.

7:36 PM CET - Leak (VCL Spain): globeX to join Barça Esports
According to Sheep Esports on X, Michail "globeX" Kostylew has reached a verbal agreement to join Barça Esports for the upcoming VCL Spain season. After participating in several VCT EMEA tryouts, the player reportedly made Barça Esports his top priority should he not secure a Tier 1 spot. This move marks an important step in Barça Esports’ efforts to strengthen its roster ahead of 2026.
04:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Team Vitality announces the departure of Kicks
After two seasons with the bees, Kimmie "Kicks" Laasner is leaving Team Vitality. The club announced it through a video posted on X. The player notably contributed to winning the VCT EMEA Kickoff 2025 and participated in two international tournaments with the French team. Team Vitality should look for a new player to add to their roster before Ștefan "Sayonara" Mîtcu turns 18 and can join the team.
3:21 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): KUNDIKUNDI joins Gentle Mates
As reported by Sheep Esports on X, coach Jiri "KUNDIKUNDI" Honkala has reached a verbal agreement to become the Assistant Coach for Gentle Mates ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. With this addition to the staff, Gentle Mates officially finalize their lineup and coaching team for the upcoming year.

05:48 AM CET - Leak (VCT PACIFIC): xavik8K set to join Global Esports
Global Esports continue to be active during this offseason. Xavier "xavi8k" Juan is now expected to be the second player secured by the club for the year 2026 sources tell Sheep Esports. The Filipino-American played for NAOS Esports last year and competed in the Ascension Pacific with his team, failing to qualify for Tier 1.
6:28 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Filu to join Natus Vincere for 2026
Dawid "Filu" Czarnecki has reached a verbal agreement to join Natus Vincere ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The Polish player is expected to reinforce NAVI’s roster for the upcoming year, following consistent performances that caught the attention of multiple EMEA organizations
10:13 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): 100 Thieves confirm Asuna & Cryocells for 2026
100 Thieves have officially announced on X that Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk and Matthew “Cryocells” Panganiban will remain part of their roster for the 2026 season. This extension marks Asuna’s sixth year with the organization, solidifying his legacy as one of 100T’s longest-standing players.

11:44 AM CET - Leak (VCT PACIFIC): eKo set to join ZETA DIVISION
ZETA DIVISION is expected to strengthen soon with the arrival of Yeom "eKo" Wang-ryong, sources tell Sheep Esports. After a brief stint in VCT Pacific in 2023 with Gen.G, eKo gets a second chance after a successful year with his club NOEZ FOXX in VALORANT Challengers Japan.
4:05 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Sheydos is set to join Karmine Corp
According to Sheep Esports on X, the Russian player Bogdan “sheydos” Naumov has reached a verbal agreement to join Karmine Corp ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. Having drawn interest from multiple top-tier EMEA organizations, sheydos ultimately chose Karmine Corp as his next destination, bringing experience and firepower to the French team’s lineup.

11:44 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): trent and valyn extend contracts with G2 Esports
According to Sheep Esports, G2 Esports have reached agreements to renew the contracts of Trent “trent” Cairns and Jacob "valyn" Batio ahead of the 2026 VCT season. After a dominant year that saw them win the VCT Americas Kickoff, both Stages 1 & 2, and finish second at Masters Bangkok, the organization has opted to secure its championship-winning core.
11:43 AM CET - Leak (VCT Pacific): Jovi to become RRQ’s new Head Coach
According to Sheep Esports on X, Jovanni "Jovi" Vera has reached a verbal agreement to take over as Head Coach of Rex Regum Qeon ahead of the 2026 season. The American coach is set to bring his experience and leadership to the Pacific organization as they aim to rebuild and improve their regional standing next year.
10:02 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): MiniBoo is set to join Team Liquid
According to sources close to Sheep Esports, Dominykas "MiniBoo" Lukaševičius has reached a verbal agreement to join Team Liquid ahead of the VCT EMEA 2026 season. The Lithuanian prodigy drew interest from multiple North American and European organizations before choosing Liquid as his next destination.

12:59 AM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): GLYPH joins Gentle Mates
According to Sheep Esports on X, Conner “GLYPH” Garcia has reached a verbal agreement to join Gentle Mates ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. This move completes the French organization’s roster, adding a young NA talent to their lineup for the upcoming season.

12:52 PM CET - Leak (VCT Pacific): Lakia is set to return to Gen.G Esports
According to Sheep Esports on X, Kim “Lakia” Jong-min is set to make his return to Gen.G Esports 🇰🇷 ahead of the VCT Pacific 2026 season. Meanwhile, Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom is reportedly unlikely to renew his contract with the organization, signaling a shift in Gen.G’s roster direction moving into the new year.
12:09 AM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): JohnQT extends contract with Sentinels
Sheep Esports report on X that, Mohamed Amine “JohnQT” Ouarid has reached a verbal agreement to extend his stay with Sentinels 🇺🇸 for another year. The Moroccan player, who joined the team in September 2023, is set to enter his third season with the organization as they continue building around his leadership.

3:05 PM CET - Leak (VCT Pacific): Autumn set to join Global Esports
Chris “Autumn” Wong has reached a verbal agreement to join Global Esports ahead of the VCT Pacific 2026 season. The former FunPlus Phoenix player is preparing for a new chapter in his career after spending two years with his previous organization reported by Sheep Esports on X.
2:39 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Entire BBL PCIFIC roster to join BBL Esports
Sheep Esports announced on their X account that, the full BBL PCIFIC lineup with Eren “Crewen” Uçar, Emir “Rosé” Yıldız, Berk “Lar0k” Karahan, Baran “lovers rock” Yalçın, and Oğuz “Loita” Demir has reached a verbal agreement to join BBL Esports for the upcoming VCT EMEA season. All five players reportedly wished to remain together after an impressive campaign under the BBL banner in the EMEA league.

10:59 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): KRÜ and MIBR reach agreement for transfer of Mazino
According to Sheep Esports on X, Roberto “Mazino” Rivas have reached an agreement for the transfer from KRÜ Esports to MIBR. The Chilean player had already agreed to join the Brazilian organization earlier, marking a new chapter in his VCT Americas journey.
9:14 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): eeiu is set to join FURIA for 2026
Reported by Sheep Esports on X, Michael “eeiu” McMillan has reached a verbal agreement to join FURIA ahead of the VCT Americas 2026 season. The Canadian player, who has represented 100 Thieves 🇺🇸 since November 2023, is set for a fresh challenge as he transitions to a new roster in the Brazilian organization.
8:45 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Veqaj to join Fnatic for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Sylvain "Veqaj" Pattyn has reached a verbal agreement to join Fnatic ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The French player recently played for Zerance and Valiant in VCL France, as well as for Gentle Mates in VCT EMEA Stage 3. This year, Fnatic lost another iconic player from its roster who will be difficult to replace. With Veqaj, Fnatic is betting on a young Tier 2 player who is making his Tier 1 debut.
11:22 AM CET - Leak (VCT China): Bail is set to join JD Gaming
Sheep Esports reports on X that Lee "bail" Sung-jae has reached a verbal agreement to take over as Head Coach for JD Gaming ahead of the upcoming VCT 2026 season. The experienced South Korean coach, known for his strategic discipline and leadership, is set to bring his expertise to the Chinese organization as they prepare for a new competitive chapter.
10:08 AM CET - Leak (VCT China): Autumn (HC) is set to join EDward
According to Sheep Esports on X, Yoon "Autumn" Eu-teum has reached a verbal agreement to take over as Head Coach for EDward Gaming 🇨🇳 ahead of the VCT CN 2026 season. The South Korean tactician is set to lead an already stable roster, with the organization expected to retain its current lineup going into next year.

8:04 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): Verno is set to remain with MIBR for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Andrew "Verno" Maust is set to continue with MIBR for the upcoming 2026 VCT Americas season. With Erick "aspas" Santos, Verno, and Zachary "zekken" Patrone reportedly locked in, MIBR’s ambitions for 2026 appear crystal clear as the organization looks to build on a strong 2025 campaign.
7:35 PM EST - Leak (VCT Americas): Kyu joins Sentinels for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Mirel "Kyu" Braco Hrustemovic has signed a verbal agreement to join Sentinels ahead of the 2026 VCT Americas season. The Canadian player is being promoted from Cubert Academy (Sentinels Academy), following an impressive run in which he helped the team secure a 4th-place finish in NA Challengers Stage 3.
5:17 PM EST - Leak (VCT Americas): penny joins Cloud9 for 2026
Erik “penny” Penny has reached a verbal agreement to join Cloud9 ahead of the 2026 VCT Americas season. Multiple organizations reportedly showed interest in the Canadian player before he opted to join Cloud9, marking his return to Tier 1 VALORANT competition.
11:01 AM CET - Leak (VCT China): Satoshi to join Wolves Esports for 2026
Fei "Satoshi" Zhixian is set to sign with Wolves Esports ahead of the 2026 VCT CN season. With this addition, Wolves have finalized their roster for the upcoming year. Satoshi notably competed with Rare Atom during the 2025 VCT CN Ascension, where he delivered several standout performances.
7:00 AM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): Sylvan joins Team Secret
Team Secret announces the signing of Ko "Sylvan" Young-sub for the year 2026 on their X account. After a split without playing, the winner of the 2025 Bangkok Masters with T1 is back in competition. The team explored other options such as Kim "Cloy" Min-gyu and Dastan "dos9" Zhumagali.
3:35 AM ET - Leak (VCT Americas): Zellsis to join Cloud9 for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro is set to rejoin Cloud9 ahead of the 2026 VCT Americas season. After an impressive run with Sentinels, the American player is expected to return to the organization he previously represented between 2022 and 2023.

11:46 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): mwzera and silentzz to join KRÜ Esports KRÜ Esports have reached verbal agreements with Leonardo"mwzera" Serrati and Caio "silentzz" Morita for the upcoming 2026 VCT Americas season. KRÜ secured an agreement with FURIA for mwzera, while silentzz was reportedly considered by LOUD earlier in the offseason before opting for KRÜ.
11:26 AM CET - Leak (VCT Pacific): Global Esports release yoman
Global Esports have parted ways with Chae “yoman” Young-moon ahead of the 2026 season. The South Korean player exits the roster after his time in the Pacific league, as the organization looks to restructure for the upcoming year.

9:36 AM CET - Leak (VCT CN): Zhe to join JD Gaming for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Niu "Zhe" Zhe is set to join JD Gaming ahead of the 2026 VCT China season. JD Gaming continues to build a strong domestic roster as they prepare for another competitive year in the Chinese circuit.

11:57 AM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Chronicle to join Team Vitality for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov has reached a verbal agreement to sign with Team Vitality ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. Fnatic made efforts to retain him, while multiple top European organizations also expressed interest. Chronicle’s move to Vitality marks one of the most notable transfers in the region this offseason.

4:19 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): starxo to join Gentle Mates for 2026
Patryk “starxo” Kopczynski has reached a verbal agreement to join Gentle Mates ahead of the 2026 VCT EMEA season. The Polish player returns to top-tier competition a year and a half after his last appearance with KOI in September 2024, marking his comeback to the international stage.
8:10 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): ComeBack to join Team Heretics for 2026
Sheep Esports reports that, Turkish player Berkcan "ComeBack" Şentürk has verbally agreed to sign with Team Heretics for the 2026 season. After a short stint with Gentle Mates, he’s set for a new chapter in tier-one EMEA as he looks to make his mark with a top-level team.
8:04 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): trexx and paTiTek to part ways with Team Liquid for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Nikita "trexx" Cherednichenko and Patryk "paTiTek" Fabrowski will not be continuing with Team Liquid for the 2026 season. Following the earlier report confirming Keiko’s move to NRG, only n4ts and kamo remain under the Team Liquid banner as the organization prepares a significant roster rebuild.
6:26 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): PROFEK to join Team Vitality for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Poland’s Dawid "PROFEK" Święć has reached a verbal agreement to sign with Team Vitality for the upcoming VCT EMEA season. PROFEK has spent the past year competing with BBL, having joined the Turkish organization in October 2024, and is now set to make the jump back to the EMEA league under Vitality’s banner.
6:20 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Jamppi to join Team Vitality for 2026
Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonen has reached a verbal agreement to sign with Team Vitality for the upcoming VCT EMEA season. The Finnish player has chosen to embark on a new chapter with Vitality.
4:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Boaster re-signs with Fnatic
Jake "Boaster" Howlett will resign with Fnatic for an additional year as announced by the club on their X account and prevously reported by Sheep Esports. This will be Boaster's sixth year competing with the British team since the player joined the organization in 2021.
2:50 AM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): keiko is set to join NRG for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Georgio “keiko” Sanassy has reached a verbal agreement to join NRG 🇺🇸 ahead of the 2026 season. After two successful years with Team Liquid, where he won VCT EMEA Stage 2, keiko leaves as one of the most in-demand players on the transfer market, ready to make his debut in the Americas league.

3:38 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): Less to join KRÜ Esports for 2026
Felipe "Less" de Loyola Basso has reached a verbal agreement to join KRÜ Esports ahead of the 2026 VCT Americas season. This move follows KRÜ’s reported agreement with Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro, signaling a major rebuild around a new Brazilian-Argentinian core. If confirmed, this transfer would reunite two of South America’s most experienced players under one banner, a move that could redefine KRÜ’s ambitions for the upcoming season.
3:08 PM CET - Leak (VCT China): yosemite joins Wolves Esports
According to Sheep Esports, Wang “yosemite” Lei has reached a verbal agreement to join Wolves Esports 🇨🇳 for the upcoming VCT China season. The Chinese player, who is known for his time with FunPlus Phoenix and Bilibili Gaming, will bring valuable experience to the Wolves as it continues to strengthen its domestic roster.
7:18 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): nerve is set to join FURIA
Sheep Esports reports on X, that Michael “nerve” Yerrow has reached a verbal agreement to join FURIA for the 2026 season. After a year in VCL NA with QoR, the flexible rifler is poised to make the jump to the Americas league.
11:50 AM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): zekken joins MIBR
According to Sheep Esports on X, Zachary "zekken" Patrone has reached a verbal agreement to join MIBR for the upcoming VCT Americas season. He becomes the second confirmed player for the Brazilian organization, following the addition of Erick “aspas” Santos. The move marks zekken’s first stint with a South American organization, and signals MIBR’s growing ambitions for 2026 as they continue to build a high-profile roster combining North and South American talent.
11:37 AM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): aspas to remain with MIBR for 2026
Erick “aspas” Santos has reached a verbal agreement to continue with MIBR for the 2026 season. Despite receiving interest from several organizations across multiple regions including VCT China and Americas, the Brazilian superstar has decided to remain with MIBR. This extension reinforces MIBR’s commitment to building around one of the most talented duelists in the scene as they prepare for another year in VCT Americas.

12:21 PM CET - Leak (VCT China): jowa joins Wolves for 2026
Jordan "jowa" Wang is set to join Wolves Esports ahead of the 2026 VCT China season. Pong "SiuFatBB" Gaa Hei and Liu "Spring" Jiunting will remain from the 2025 roster, marking significant changes for the Chinese organization as it rebuilds for the upcoming year.
12:14 PM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): Paper Rex extends d4v41 and something
According to an official announcement from Paper Rex, both Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee and Ilya "something" Petrov have renewed their contracts with the organization for the 2026 VCT Pacific season. These extensions confirm the team’s intention to maintain its core roster following another strong international campaign.
10:19 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): Boostio departs 100 Thieves
100 Thieves have officially announced the departure of Kelden “Boostio” Pupello ahead of the 2026 season. Boostio joined 100 Thieves in late 2024 and helped lead the team through two competitive years in VCT Americas. His departure marks the start of a significant offseason for the North American organization as they prepare for roster changes in 2026.
9:47 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): bang is out from Sentinels
Sentinels have officially announced the departure of Sean "bang" Bezerra on X ahead of the 2026 season. bang joined Sentinels in 2024 and played a key role throughout two competitive seasons in VCT Americas. His departure marks the beginning of roster changes for the organization as they prepare for the 2026 campaign.
6:44 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): Ethan reaches two-year extension with NRG
According to Sheep Esports on X, Ethan “Ethan” Arnold 🇺🇸 has reached a verbal agreement to extend his contract with NRG 🇺🇸 for two more years. The Champions 2025 winner and in-game leader will continue leading the roster as they aim to defend their world Champions title next season.
8:43 PM CET - Leak (VCT Pacific): solo and HSK re-sign with Gen.G for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Kang “solo” Keun-chul and Hwang “HSK” Hyeon-seok have reached a verbal agreement to extend their contracts with Gen.G Esports for the 2026 season. The duo, who led the team to victory at Masters Shanghai 2024, plan to continue their partnership as Gen.G aims to build on its international success.
7:45 PM CET - Leak (VCT Pacific): t3xture re-signs with Gen.G for 2026
According to Sheep Esports on X, Kim “t3xture” Na-ra has reached a verbal agreement to extend his stay with Gen.G Esports through the 2026 season. Having joined the organisation in September 2023, the South Korean duelist is now in his second consecutive year with the team and remains a key member of Gen.G’s line-up.
7:06 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): crashies extends contract with Fnatic for one more year
According to Sheep Esports on X, Austin “crashies” Roberts 🇺🇸 has reached a verbal agreement to remain with Fnatic for the 2026 season. Since joining the team in December 2024, Crashies has helped Fnatic secure three runner-up finishes and win EMEA Stage 1. This has solidified his role as a key contributor to the team's consistency, with him participating in four international finals.

8:46 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): s0m is set to leave NRG
According to Sheep Esports on X, Sam "s0m" Oh is not expected to be part of NRG's main roster for the 2026 season. The Champions winner has spent five years with the organization, except for a brief nine-month break between August 2023 and May 2024. This marks the end of a long-standing chapter in his career with NRG.

According to Sheep Esports on X, Benjamin “Scuttt” Hutchinson has reached a verbal agreement to join Team Vitality as Assistant Coach for 2026. After reaching four finals in one year, Vitality has found an opportunity to appoint one of the best assistant coaches in the EMEA region.
8:07 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Szed is set to remain with Fnatic
According to Sheep Esports on X, Philipp “Szed” Schickor is set to remain with Fnatic as a performance coach. After joining Fnatic at the beginning of the year, the organisation has decided to extend his contract and continue to place its trust in him for the upcoming VCT season.

4:55 PM CET - Leak (VCT PACIFIC): t3xture and solo set to leave Gen.G Esports
According to Sheep Esports on X, Kim “t3xture” Na-ra and Kang “solo” Geun-chul are set to leave Gen.G due to contract expiry. The organization has not yet renegotiated or extended the players contracts, but extensions may be announced in the next few days.

10:30 PM CET - Leak (VCT Americas): C0M set to return to Evil Geniuses
Sheep Esports announces on X that, according to sources, Corbin "C0M" Lee has verbally agreed to rejoin Evil Geniuses for the 2026 VCT Americas season, where he will be reunited with head coach Christine "potter" Chi. Although other North American teams expressed interest, the VALORANT Champions 2023 winner is expected to return to EG after his 2024 stint with LEVIATÁN.
8:50 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Milan has reached a verbal agreement for a two-year extension with Fnatic
Sheep Esports has announced on X that Milan "Milan" de Meij has reached a verbal agreement on a two-year extension with Fnatic. Promoted to head coach in February, Milan is set to continue leading the team as the organization opts for continuity ahead of the next season. Following four finals in one year, Fnatic has renewed its confidence in Milan for a further two years.

9:00 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Dos9 set to join Karmine Corp
Controller Dastan "dos9" Zhumagali is expected to be Karmine Corp's first signing for the 2026 VCT EMEA season, sources tell Sheep Esports. dos9 was part of the BOOM Esports team this season. He was playing his rookie year with the Indonesian team for their first year in VCT Pacific.

12:30 PM CET - Leak (VCT EMEA): Ange1 set to become NAVI's head coach
According to sources close to Sheep Esports, former Natus Vincere player Kyrylo "ANGE1" Karasov will become the team's next head coach for the 2026 VCT season. This decision follows the player's announcement in a post on X to retire as a professional player. In this post, ANGE1 already expressed his desire to continue in VALORANT esports as a coach. His last team eventually decided to trust him for 2026.

7:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Mazino free to explore options
Roberto “Mazino” Rivas revealed on his X account that he is looking for new options for 2026, while waiting to see if talks with KRÜ Esports, his current club, will be successful. He joined the South American organization in November 2024.

2:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): kovaQ and CyvOph explores options
After four months with Team Vitality, Blendi “kovaQ” Kovaci and Clément "CyvOph" Millard announced on social media that they are looking for a new project for 2026. They also revealed that they're looking regardless of the VCT region.

4:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): FrosT’s contract with TALON will not be extended
According to sources, TALON Esports won't extend Head Coach Hector “FrosT” Rosario's contract. Per sources, Global Esports has contacted FrosT but also has multiple options.

4:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): UNFAKE Looking For Team
Bartosz “UNFAKE” Bernacki revealed on his personal X account that he is looking for a team for 2026, after a brief stint with Team Vitality for Stage 2 of the VCT EMEA. He is looking for a position as In-Game Leader or second leader.

1:00 PM CET - Official (VCT China): Coach Muggle out of EDward Gaming
World champion in 2024 with EDward Gaming, coach Tang “Muggle” Shijun was removed from the project after a disappointing 13th/16th place finish at the 2025 Paris Champions, as announced by the club on X.

11:00 AM CET - Official (VCT China): Yuicaw explores options after Wolves
After more than a year with Wolves, Huang “Yuicaw” Yung-chieh revealed on X that he is looking for new opportunities for 2026. Despite the surprise at the Toronto Masters, the Chinese club failed to secure its place for the Champions Paris and is working on several changes.

3:00 PM CET - Official (VCT China): juicy explores options after Wolves
Tyler “juicy” Aeria announced on his X account that he has been given permission to explore his options for next season, after a rollercoaster ride with Wolves Esports. Having surprised everyone at the Toronto Masters with his teammates, juicy may not continue with the Chinese club and is looking for new opportunities.

3:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): keznit explores options for 2026
After nearly four years with KRÜ Esports, Angelo “keznit” Mori announced on his X account that he has been given permission to explore his options for the 2026 VCT Americas season. This announcement comes amid a rebuilding process within the Chilean club, which is still considering the possibility of continuing with the player.

3:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Sheydos back after a break
Bogdan “Sheydos” Naumov revealed on X that he is looking for a project for 2026, after taking a break from competitive play during Stage 2 of the VCT EMEA. With KOI since late 2022, the Russian player decided to step back last May to rest mentally and physically.

07:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): Shyy looking for new opportunities
Fabian “Shyy” Usnayo announced on X that he was looking for new opportunities while waiting to see if his discussions with KRU would come to fruition, as his contract expires before the return to competition in 2026.

05:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Zyppan contract end w/ Gentle Mates
Player for Gentle Mates during the VCT EMEA 2025, Pontus “Zyppan” Eek announced on X that he is free of any contract with the French club. In the announcement, he also stated that he is available for all roles and all regions for 2026.

LEAK - 05:30 PM CET - Official (VCL Japan): Jremy to stand-in for Reject
Jeremy "Jremy" Cabrera set to join REJECT as a stand-in for the upcoming Red Bull Home Ground Japan Qualifiers, after a year with Team Secret in VCT Pacific. This comes after the organisation officially announced the departure of Ha "Sayaplayer" Jung-woo earlier today.

LEAK - 05:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): PAL set to join Team Vitality as Head Coach
Team Vitality is reportedly set to welcome Gregor “PAL” Morton (formerly of BBL) to lead its roster in 2026, with the mission of overseeing the team's rebuilding process. The organization also plans to retain Derke and bring in young Sayonara as soon as he becomes eligible.

11:00 AM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): CLZ explores new opportunities for 2026
Hikaru "CLZ" Mizutani revealed on his X account that he is entering Restricted Free Agency and is now exploring new opportunities for the 2026 season. Serving as the In-Game Leader for the Japanese organization during this year’s VCT Pacific, he was unable to guide the team to success, as they consistently finished near the bottom of the standings throughout the season.

09:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): Asuna, Cryo, Kess and Zander explore options
After nearly five years with 100 Thieves, Peter "Asuna" Mazuryk announced on X that he has been given permission to explore his options while waiting to learn more about his future with the club. The same goes for Alexander "Zander" Dituri, Matthew "Cryocells" Panganiban , Drew "Kess" Lee, and Head Coach Anthony "Zikz" Gray, who are open to other projects while waiting to learn what's next for the North American organization.

02:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): TenTen allowed to explore options
After joining ZETA DIVISION last April, ahead of Stage 1, Kim “TenTen” Tae-young revealed on X that he had been given permission to explore his options for 2026. The South Korean player's contract with the Japanese organization is still ongoing.

02:00 PM CET - Official (VCL France): elemeNt free agent after VALIANT
Adil “elemeNt” Maufroid announced on his X account that he is now a free agent following the end of his journey with VALIANT. The French coach is therefore looking for a new project for 2026, after spending a full year with the organization competing in the French Challengers league.

LEAK - 11:00 AM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): natz and whitecat join BOOM ahead of Ascension Pacific
BOOM Esports is set to make two roster changes ahead of Pacific Ascension, adding Jonathan "naTz" Adiputra and young Filipino prospect “whitecat” in place of Fikri "famouz" Hamdani and Dastan "dos9" Zhumagali. With these moves, the Indonesian squad looks to bounce back in Bangkok (October 13–26), where two promotion spots to VCT Pacific 2026 will be up for grabs.

03:00 PM CET - Official (VCL France): Sevire, soren and Ease allowed to explore options after KCBS
Ethan "Sevire" Starke, David "soren" Soth and Manuel "Ease" López have both announced on their social media that they are looking for a new project for 2026, as their contracts with Karmine Corp’s academy team near their end. Yohpa had already made a similar announcement back on September 10.

06:00 PM CET - Official (VCL France): Larsson Looking For Team
"Larsson", head coach for Joblife in 2025, is now looking for a new project for the 2026 season following the end of his contract. With the French club, he managed to secure the Challengers France Stage 1 and Stage 3 titles, although the team ultimately fell short of qualifying for Ascension.

06:00 PM CET - Official (VCL France): Yohpa allowed to explore options for 2026
Baptiste "Yohpa" Khoury announced on his social media that he has been allowed to explore his options for the 2026 season, while awaiting clarity on his future with Karmine Corp Blue Stars. The academy roster is currently competing in Challengers France.

02:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): ANGE1 Looking For Team
Kyrylo “ANGE1” Karasov announced on X that he is LFT as his contract with NAVI nears its end and that he is looking for a new project. After retiring from competitive play, the Ukrainian star now wants to turn his attention to coaching.

01:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Leo retires from VALORANT
Fnatic announced this Wednesday that Leo "Leo" Jannesson is no longer a member of the club and is also retiring from VALORANT. The Swedish player, who had been ill for several months but remained on the bench of the English organization, hadn’t played since June 2024 and is now officially closing his career.

11:00 AM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Proxh allowed to explore options
Yusuf Emre “Proxh” Tunc announced on X that he has been given permission to look for a new project as his contract with Gentle Mates nears its end. The German player, who joined the French organization for Stage 2, was unable to save the club's terrible season, finishing 11th-12th in the last split.

05:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): lz looking for new team in 2026
As his contract with 2Game Esports is set to conclude soon, Luiz "lz" Reche announced on X that he is looking for a new project for 2026. The main Controller went through a challenging season, much like his teammates at the Brazilian club, as they struggled to find the right formula throughout the year.

11:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): Palla allows to explore opportunities for 2026
Davi "Palla" Alcides has announced that he has been benched by FURIA and is now allowed to explore new opportunities for 2026. The Brazilian Duelist joined the roster in mid-May for VCT Americas Stage 2, but was unable to turn around what proved to be a very difficult season for the organization, which ended with a 11th–12th place finish.

08:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): pryze, faithz0r, and Yushi exploring new opportunities for 2026
Luis "pryze" Henrique, Head Coach Anderson "faithz0r" Yabusaki, and Coach Luiz "Yushi" Coelho are all exploring new opportunities for next year, as their respective contracts near their end with 2Game Esports.

LEAK - 07:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): blowz has reached a verbal agreement with Leviatán for 2026
According to sources, 17-year-old Initiator Guilherme “blowz” Oliveira has reached a verbal agreement to join the main roster of Leviatán for the 2026 VCT Americas season. After a dominant year with the academy squad, blowz reportedly turned down interest from other regional organizations to commit to LEV’s new long-term project built around South American talent.

02:00 PM CET - Official (VCL France): starxo is now free agent
Patryk "starxo" Kopczyński has just announced on his X account that his contract with Joblife has come to an end, making him a free agent. The Polish player is now on the lookout for a new project, following a year that was supposed to be the club’s best yet but ultimately ended without qualifying for Ascension.

LEAK - 03:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): Team Secret set to part ways with ZesBeeW ahead of 2026 season
Team Secret is reportedly set to part ways with Sha "ZesBeeW" Mohtar ahead of VCT Pacific 2026 and is trialing former player turned streamer Jessie "JessieVash" Cuyco as a potential replacement. After a poor 2025 season, the organization is restructuring its roster, with JessieVash now being tested for the In-Game Leader role.

09:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Yaba, MONSTEERR, Gorilla, and soulcas Part Ways with KOI
According to information obtained by Sheep Esports regarding the end of the partnership between KOI and Riot Games, all players still under contract with the organization have immediately become free agents. This includes Kirian “Yaba” Martínez (head coach), Ondřej “MONSTEERR” Petrů, Harry “Gorilla” Mepham, and Dom “soulcas” Sulcas.

08:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): pyrolll looking for team after Karmine Corp
After his short run with Karmine Corp in VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2, Artur "pyrolll" Minin has officially announced that his journey with the organization is coming to an end. Still under contract but free to explore new opportunities, the player is opening the door to new project.

08:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Magnum enters Free Agency after a year with BBL Esports
After spending a year with BBL Esports, Martin "Magnum" Peňkov has announced that he is looking for a new project as his contract approaches its end. With valuable experience gained during his time with renowned organizations such as Karmine Corp, Fnatic, and KOI, he stands out as a seasoned profile in the scene. It is very likely that his name will attract the interest of several clubs during this upcoming offseason.

06:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): Atom and Melser open to new projects for 2026 after KRÜ
Jorge "Atom" Noriega, former head coach of KRÜ Esports in VCT Americas, and Marco "Melser" Machuca, player for the south-american organization, are now free to explore new opportunities for 2026. Atom, with three years of coaching experience, is open to various leadership roles, while Melser, under contract until the end of the season, prefers an IGL or smoker position but remains flexible.

LEAK - 06:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): spikeziN set to join Leviatán for 2026 VCT Americas
Rodrigo "spikeziN" Lombardi has reportedly agreed to join Leviatán for the 2026 VCT Americas season after impressing with 2GAME Esports in 2025. Despite his strong debut, 2GAME struggled and was relegated from the Americas League. Leviatán, after a disappointing 2025, is now focusing on South American talent, benching three North American players.

05:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): ANGE1 announces retirement, transitions to coaching
Kyrylo "ANGE1" Karasov, one of esports’ longest-standing FPS veterans, has announced his retirement just before his 36th birthday, after three years with NAVI in VCT EMEA. Best known for leading FPX to a Masters Copenhagen title in 2022, the Ukrainian will now continue his career as a coach.

04:00 PM CET - Official (VCT China): BLG Extends rushia’s Contract Through 2028
The contract of Bilibili Gaming’s Controller, XIAOJIE “rushia” WANG, has been extended from 2027 through 2028 according to the Global Contract Database. Having qualified for Champions as the number one seed from VCT CN, BLG has only grown stronger throughout the year in their domestic league. The organization’s decision to secure rushia for an additional year highlights just how much confidence the club has in this roster and its long-term potential.

03:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): cNed explores new ppportunities for 2026
With his contract at FUT coming to an end, Mehmet "cNed" İpek is now exploring his options for the 2026 season while the organization evaluates its future roster plans. The duelist is open to opportunities in any region and is actively looking for teams interested in acquiring his talents.

07:00 AM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): ValAnalysis leaves Nongshim RedForce
Ma “ValAnalysis” Hyun-sung and Nongshim RedForce have parted ways after one year together. The South Korean coach is now seeking a new project following a mid-table finish in the VCT Pacific season.

12:00 AM CET - Official (VCT Americas): tex, C0M, okeanos, Desmo benched from Leviatán
The trio of players Ian "tex" Botsch, Corbin "C0M" Lee, and Anthony "okeanos" Nguyen announced on their respective X accounts that they have been benched by Leviatán and are now exploring new opportunities. The same goes for Danish head coach Casper "Desmo" Rasmussen, who is also looking for a new team heading into 2026.

02:00 PM CET - Official (VCT Pacific): margaret leaves Nongshim RedForce
The South Korean organization announced on Thursday, September 4, that Kim “margaret” Ji-woo has left the roster. Having joined through Ascension Pacific 2024, he helped NRF secure their league slot, but will no longer represent the club in 2026.

02:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): OLIZERA looking for a new project
Diogo "OLIZERA" Oliveira announced on his X account that he is looking for a new project, while waiting to see what Apeks decides to do with its VALORANT division, since he is still under contract. After a difficult year in VCT EMEA that ended with relegation to Challengers, the Norwegian organization has allowed most of its players to explore opportunities with other teams ahead of the 2026 season.

01:00 PM CET - Official (VCT PACIFIC): End of contract for Art at DetonatioN FocusMe
The Japanese organization announced on Monday, September 1st the termination of Koki "Art" Kagami’s contract. Art had joined DetonatioN FocusMe at the end of 2024 but had been benched since mid-June. His departure comes after another difficult year for DFM, despite the team reaching the VCT Pacific Stage 2 playoffs for the first time in its history.

06:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): kAdavra is back from retirement
Thomas "kAdavra" Johner revealed on his X account that he is looking to return to competition, just a few months after announcing his retirement. The French player, who previously represented Mandatory, DVM, and most notably Gentle Mates during the VCT Kickoff and Stage 1 in 2025, is now set to search for a new project for the upcoming season.

06:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): MONSTEERR allowed to explore by KOI
As he revealed on his X account, Ondřej "MONSTEERR" Petrů announced that he is open to new projects, despite still being under contract with KOI. After a difficult season, the Spanish organization is undergoing a major rebuild, as reported recently. The Czech player was the only member of the roster whose future had remained uncertain until now.

03:00 PM CET - Official (VCL FRANCE): roxie is looking for a new project
After five months with Valiant, Povilas "roxie" Krivelis has announced the end of his contract and confirmed that he is open to new opportunities. Following a challenging season and the team’s failure to qualify for both Challengers EMEA and Ascension despite significant investment, the roster is undergoing a major rebuild. At present, only a single player remains under the organization’s banner.

06:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): AvovA allowed to explore by Apeks
Auni "AvovA" Chahade announced on his X account that he is looking for a new project while waiting for the next steps with Apeks. After dropping down to Challengers following a year in VCT EMEA, the Norwegian organization has allowed its entire roster to explore opportunities elsewhere, something already demonstrated recently by MOLSI and betujnax.

05:00 AM CET - Official (VCT CN): Splash confirmed with Tyloo
Moses "Splash" Jonathan has officially joined Tyloo, according to an announcement from the club on social media. Coming from RRQ Academy, the young Indonesian player took the time to learn Chinese before being confirmed as part of the roster. He could make his debut at the upcoming China Evolution Series Act 3.

02:00 PM CET - LEAK (VCT EMEA): Movistar KOI part ways with nataNk; flyuh and Filu allowed to explore options
Per sources, Movistar KOI has decided to part ways with nataNk, whose automatic extension clause was not activated before the August 26 deadline. Meanwhile, Filu and flyuh remain under contract with the Spanish organization but have been given permission to explore other opportunities on the market. Their future is therefore still undecided and will depend in part on the assessment of the team's next coach.

01:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): simoz and baddyG leave KOI
Kamil “baddyG” Graniczka and Simone “simoz” Giovannini announced on their respective X accounts that they are looking for a new project. KOI did not renew the contracts of the two players, but they are not the only ones to be leaving. A very difficult year in which KOI only managed two wins in 14 games has therefore ended with several departures.

02:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Michał "MOLSI" Łącki explained on his X account that he is currently looking for a new project, though he remains under contract with Apeks. Just like Mehmet "betujnax" Batu Özaslan, the Norwegian organization has not yet decided on his future, but it is already confirmed that they will not be competing in VCT EMEA in 2026, following their relegation to Challengers.

05:25 PM CET - Official (VCT Americas): FURIA has confirmed the end of Benjamín "adverso" Poblete’s stand-in stint, with the Chilean player now looking for a new project heading into 2026. Released by KRÜ Esports after Stage 1, adverso joined the Brazilian organization for Stage 2 as a stand-in, stepping in while FURIA dealt with visa issues preventing some of their local players from traveling to the United States. After managing to take just a single map across five matches, adverso has now been released.

04:00 PM CET - Official (VCT EMEA): Chris "Elmapuddy" Tebbit announced on X that his contract with Fnatic had expired, making him a free agent. He is open to providing additional support for teams heading to Champions and is exploring options for next season, inviting interested organisations to get in touch. This marks the end of his time with Fnatic and opens the door to new coaching and analyst opportunities across the VALORANT scene.

08:00 PM CET – Official (VCL FR): After joining F9Eicar for Split 3 of the French Challengers, Sammy "iDex" Van de Weghe has announced the end of his contract with the French organization. With the team finishing in the Top 7–8 this split, the club now faces the upcoming Up And Down matches to try and keep its spot in the league — but this time without its most experienced player.

02:00 PM CET – Official (VCT EMEA): Mehmet "betujnax" Batu Özaslan, the flex player for Apeks during the 2025 VCT EMEA season, has announced on X that he is exploring new opportunities while the Norwegian organization decides on its future. Following a disappointing 2025 campaign, Apeks has been relegated to Challengers and will no longer compete in Berlin in 2026. The club has yet to clarify its plans regarding the Turkish player and what lies ahead for his VALORANT career.

06:00 PM CET – Official (VCL FR): WACKIE and Jady have officially announced on X that they are leaving Valiant following the expiration of their contracts. Jady joined the team after Split 1 of 2025 and played a key role in securing the club’s first national title during the French Challengers Split 2. WACKIE, who arrived toward the end of the season, contributed to Valiant’s final campaign, falling 3-2 to Mandatory in the lower bracket final.

05:00 PM CET – Official (GC NA): Abdo "c4Lypso" Agha, head coach of 100 Thieves’ Game Changers roster, has revealed on X that he is parting ways with the organization. After just over two weeks with the team, he is stepping down from his role and has stated that he is now looking for new opportunities.

04:00 PM CET – Official (GC EMEA): GIANTX has announced its second roster change in just two days, this time benching Yağmur "Smurfette" Gündüz and bringing in Maria "TookiiTookii" Perez. Coming from DVM Miss, she steps in to replace the Turkish Duelist who helped GIANTX reach two Game Changers EMEA finals this year, though the team fell short of claiming the title against Karmine Corp on both occasions.