The League of Legends 2026 offseason has already sent ripples across the LCK, LPL, LCS, and LEC, with teams moving fast to recruit new talent and build around their core. With international results raising the bar, even established contenders are making bold, aggressive changes to keep pace in 2026.

In this guide, you’ll find a breakdown of all confirmed League of Legends rosters across the four major regions.

LCK 2026 Rosters

The LCK 2026 will be a clash of superteams. The season already looks stacked on paper, especially in the top half, where rosters are packed with proven domestic and international winners.

The move of the year was probably Worlds 2025 Finals MVP Gumayusi moving from T1 to one of its main rivals, Hanwha Life Esports. HLE also picked up the legendary jungler Kanavi from the LPL, and it’s safe to say they are among the favorites to take the main trophies home alongside T1 and Gen.G.

When Does The LCK 2026 Season Start?

For the LCK, the first event will be the LCK Cup 2026, but the exact date has not yet been announced. The only confirmed information is that it will be held sometime in January 2026. The top two teams from the LCK Cup will qualify for the first international event, First Stand.

LEC 2026 Rosters

Compared to the other major regions, the LEC teams have made relatively few roster changes. Some teams opted for instant synergy with veteran pairings, while others focused on development with a couple of young, talented players.

G2 Esports has retained its roster, which isn’t a huge surprise, as they ended their 2025 season by winning a domestic title and making a deep run at Worlds that reached the Quarterfinals.

When Does the LEC 2026 Season Start?

The LEC season will begin with Riot’s new LEC Versus 2026 tournament, scheduled to start on January 17, 2026. The event will include two additional ERL teams, Los Ratones and KC Blue, and the LEC Versus 2026 champion will automatically qualify for First Stand.

LCS 2026 Rosters 

The LCS is set to return in 2026, and several teams have refreshed their rosters. One of the most significant changes in 2026 is the departure of 100 Thieves from the league and the arrival of a new team–Sentinels.

Arguably, the most significant roster move this year came from the LTA 2026 Player of the Year, Inspired, who moved from FlyQuest to LYON.

When Does the LCS 2026 Season Start?

The LCS will return on January 24, 2026, with the LCS Lock-In event. The LCS has already confirmed that this tournament will feature a Swiss Stage and Playoff bracket, as well as Fearless Draft. The winner will represent the LCS at First Stand.

LPL 2026 Rosters

China’s top League of Legends competition, LPL, heads into 2026 with a major overhaul on the horizon. After a difficult 2025 without an international trophy, the pressure is shaping the offseason, with several organizations pushing through major roster shifts.

When does the LPL 2026 Season Start?

Similar to the LCK, the LPL season start has not yet been confirmed, but the region will likely follow the same three-split winter format. Last year, Split 1 started on January 12, so you can expect a similar schedule this year as well.

FAQs

What are the biggest LoL roster moves in 2026?

The two biggest roster moves for the LoL Esports 2026 season both involve HLE, as the LCK giant added two superstars: Gumayusi and Kanavi.

What are considered major regions in League of Legends esports?

Traditionally, the top-tier regions are the LCK (Korea), LPL (China), LEC (Europe), and LCS (North America).

What is the strongest region in 2026?

Going into the LoL 2026 season, it’s safe to say the LCK is the strongest region, having won all three international tournaments in 2025. With the addition of players like Kanavi from the LPL, the LCK arguably became even stronger.

What is “importing” and why does it matter in LCS and LEC?

In League of Legends, “importing” refers to signing players from other regions. It matters because it can boost the region’s overall skill and experience, but it can also create communication and team identity challenges.

When does the League of Legends 2026 professional season start?

The start of the LoL esports season varies by region, but it’s expected that all the major regions in LoL will begin their seasons in January 2026.