dominated the first two splits of the
League of Legends Championship Series (LCS), while
triumphed in Split 3 in North America. The two teams will represent the region on the Worlds Main Stage, while
will compete in the Play-In for a chance to join them.
From October 5 to 12, just before the start of Worlds, the promotion tournament will take place between
,
,
,
, and
. Only one of these five teams will join the LCS in 2027, with the offseason expected to slowly take shape throughout October and November as teams prepare for next year.
With the 2026 offseason approaching,
Sheep Esports has compiled a complete overview of the players and staff members whose contracts are set to expire this year, according to the
LCS Global Contract Database.
