The Winter Split is disappearing, making way for LEC Versus — a new tournament where, for the first time in the LEC era, 12 teams will compete for a spot at an international event, the First Stand.
Several roster changes are underway at Invictus Gaming ahead of the 2026 season: TheShy is taking a break, GALA is leaving the team, and Photic and Jwei are set to join the lineup.
JD Gaming are set for an almost complete roster overhaul ahead of the 2026 season. Xiaoxu is the only player retained and will be joined by Junjia, HongQ, GALA and Vampire, with the lineup coached by Tabe.
The only LPL team among the 14 to keep the same roster, Anyone's Legend will head into the new season together, aiming even higher. The only departure is Tabe, who has been replaced by Helper.
Several roster changes for Top Esports, with Kanavi’s departure and JackeyLove stepping back. Naiyou, JiaQi, and Fengyue are joining the team.
Four changes out of five for Weibo, who only retain Xiaohu. The team welcomes Zika, Jiejie, Elk, and Erha, with KIM also joining the coaching staff.
