As the VALORANT esports scene gears up for the upcoming 2026 season, teams from various regions are finalizing their rosters. The off-season has been a whirlwind of unexpected transfers and organizational changes, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the new lineups.
The 2026 VCT season is approaching, and teams in VCT Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China are solidifying their rosters. Fans have witnessed surprising moves and major reconfigurations as organizations prepare for the new season. Keeping track of these changes has been challenging but sources have compiled a comprehensive overview of the confirmed rosters.
VCT EMEA
The EMEA region has seen significant changes, including KOI’s exit and Gentle Mates stepping in to take their place. Timofey ‘Chronicle’ Khromov’s departure from Fnatic to Team Vitality marks a notable player movement. Teams have been actively updating their lineups to gear up for the new season.
| Organisation | Active Roster | Coaching Staff |
| Team Vitality | • Elias ‘Jamppi’ Olkkonen (IGL) • Nikita ‘Derke’ Sirmitev • Ștefan ‘Sayonara’ Mîtcu • Timofey ‘Chronicle’ Khromov • Dawid ‘PROFEK’ Święć • Saif ‘Sayf’ Jibraeel (Substitute) |
• Gregor ‘PAL’ Morton (Head Coach) |
VCT Americas
In the Americas, 100 Thieves has initiated a complete rebuild, opening new opportunities for players, while Sentinels has shifted its roster, introducing fresh talent for the upcoming challenges. G2 Esports’ decision regarding Jonah ‘JonahP’ Pulice sparked reactions due to its timing.
| Organisation | Active Roster | Coaching Staff |
| G2 Esports | • Jacob ‘valyn’ Batio (IGL) • Trent ‘trent’ Cairns • Nathan ‘leaf’ Orf • Alexander ‘jawgemo’ Mor |
• Josh ‘JoshRT’ Lee (Head Coach) • Peter ‘shhhack’ Belej (Assistant Coach) |
VCT Pacific
VCT Pacific has also undergone major changes, with teams like TALON and Paper Rex making significant roster updates. Gen.G has made bold decisions by letting go of key players, setting the stage for an exciting season.
| Organisation | Active Roster | Coaching Staff |
| DRX | • Kim ‘MaKo’ Myeong-kwan (IGL) • No ‘free1ng’ Ha-jun • Song ‘HYUNMIN’ Hyun-min • Kang ‘BeYN’ Ha-bin • Cho ‘Flashback’ Min-hyuk • Yoon ‘Flicker’ Tae-hee |
• Seon-ho ‘termi’ Pyeon (Head Coach) • Kwon ‘Argency’ Soon-woo (Assistant Coach) • Kim ‘glow’ Min-soo (Assistant Coach) |
VCT China has experienced the least movement this off-season, though key changes include EDward Gaming’s shift in coaching staff, marking a fresh start post their 2024 victory. As the 2026 season unfolds, all eyes are on these teams to see how these roster changes play out in the competitive arena.