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LEC Versus 2026 entails 12 groups, some from the ERLs and others from the LEC itself. Listed below are the entire groups and rosters, each confirmed and rumored, that you just and different LEC followers can anticipate for the inaugural Versus match in 2026.

This match replaces the Winter cut up of the LEC. The winner of this match will likely be EMEA’s sole consultant to First Stand 2026.

LEC Versus can have the ten accomplice LEC groups plus two invited ERL groups. These will likely be Los Ratones, the “finest performing ERL staff,” and Karmine Corp Blue for successful EMEA Masters Summer time. Many have famous the potential points that this match could have with each Karmine Corp and KC Blue competing.

Notice that a few of the data beneath got here from unofficial sources.

G2 Esports in Worlds 2025. (Photograph by Colin Younger-Wolff/Riot Video games)

G2 Esports is gunning for a runback in 2026. They are going to area the identical roster as in 2025, retaining each SkewMond and Labrov.

They had been in a position to place 2nd in LEC 2025 Winter and Spring, received Summer time, however didn’t make it previous quarterfinals in Worlds 2025. Regardless of less-than-satisfying outcomes internationally, this roster is extremely aggressive regionally.

A stark distinction to G2’s determination to retain their entire roster, Fnatic opted to rebuild. They’re solely preserving Razork and Upset, choosing up two rookies to encompass them.

Fnatic in Worlds 2025. (Photograph by Christina Oh/Riot Video games)

Vladi is coming over from Karmine Corp, and he will likely be accompanied by fellow Greek participant Empyros within the prime lane. The 2 briefly performed collectively in 2022 once they competed within the ERLs.

In the meantime, Lospa is coming over from GIANTX Academy. Like Empyros, LEC Versus 2026 will likely be Lospa’s tier-1 debut as a part of this new beginning roster by Fnatic.

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Los Ratones is becoming a member of the LEC Versus 2026 because the best-performing ERL staff. Understandably, they’re fielding their iconic energetic roster. The one change for 2026 is Caedrel’s step away from head coach, which will likely be crammed in by YamatoCannon.

KCorp is retaining Canna, Yike, and Caliste. They’re arguably the highest gamers of their position and the area as an entire, so that is one thing to be completely satisfied about.

With Vladi shifting over to Fnatic, KC opted to import DRX mainstay kyeahoo. He skilled some stage time within the LCK, however he was principally a participant for his or her academy roster.

Busio can also be coming in from the LCS. As among the best gamers within the LCS, that is dangerous information for the North American area. For KC, although, he’s a tremendous pickup. The truth that he doesn’t rely as an import is nice for them, too, because of his Polish citizenship.

Reapered can also be coming over from the LCS. KC has two Korean gamers, and a Korean coach simply is sensible.

The successful KC Blue roster in EMEA Masters 2025 (Photograph by Elliot Le Corre/Webedia, Riot Video games)

KC Blue is the second ERL staff becoming a member of LEC 2026 Versus, because of them successful EMEA Masters Summer time. Apparently, they opted for an almost-full rebuild forward of this occasion. The one members that had been retained from their 2025 roster are Yukino and Blidzy.

Other than Kamiloo, who’s coming from Workforce Heretics, the remaining are from ERLs, and LEC Versus will likely be their tier one debut.

Former KC Blue prime laner Maynter is rumored to go to Natus Vincere, so he will get his tier one debut anyway, albeit not with the French group.

One other rumored transfer is Poby heading to NAVI from Fnatic. That is stunning since Emil “Larssen” Larsson had been with Rogue since 2018, via the acquisition by KOI, Rogue’s reacquisition of the slot in 2024, then NAVI’s buy in mid-2025.

Movistar KOI in Worlds 2025. (Photograph by Aiksoon Lee/Riot Video games)

Movistar KOI is prone to retain their 2025 roster.

GIANTX may also retain their 2025 roster, together with the Korean bot lane duo of Noah and Jun.

SK Gaming is strengthening their roster for LEC Versus 2026. They are going to reunite ex-G2 gamers Wunder and Mikyx subsequent yr, so they’re a staff to control.

Workforce BDS’ prime aspect is not altering, however their bot and help will likely be new for 2026. They’re choosing up Paduck from KT Challengers and Trymbi from Vivo Keyd Stars.

High, mid, and bot are all altering for Workforce Heretics in 2026. Will they lastly be capable to stand their floor towards the highest LEC groups?

Workforce Vitality can also be seeking to area an almost an identical roster for LEC Versus 2026. They’re rumored to free Humanoid from his present orange-tinted jail, and it could be a deal with to see him on the Rift once more.