Just a week and a half after Worlds 2025 wrapped up, T1 has announced that star ADC Gumayusi is leaving the team.
League of Legends Teams
League of Legends pro play revolves around organizations that build, train, and field elite rosters. You'll find everything about roster roles, staff, transfer periods, and how regional leagues feed First Stand, MSI and Worlds. Learn the key stats and habits that reveal form, so you can follow Teams with clarity across seasons and patches.
Karmine Corp to sign DRX midlaner according to media
According to Sheep Esports Karmine Corp has signed DRX midlaner Kang “kyeahoo” Yea-hoo for the 2026 LEC season.
T1 takes down KT to complete the three-peat
In an epic five game World Championship 2025 T1 overcame KT to secure their 6th Worlds title – and their third in a row.
Media: Busio and Reapered set to join KC in the LEC
According to Sheep Esports, Busio and Reapered are set to join Karmine Corp for the 2026 season.
Media: Busio and Reapered set to join KC in the LEC
According to Sheep Esports, Busio and Reapered are set to join Karmine Corp for the 2026 season.
Peanut officially announces retirement
Wang Ho Han, better known to League of Legends fans around the world as Peanut, has officially announced his retirement from professional play.
Worlds 2025 Pick’ems snapshot: top picks and bans
With more than 20 matches over six days now haven been played at Worlds 2025, here’s a status for how the pick’ems stats are looking.
Worlds 2025 Finals preview: The Telekom Wars between T1 and KT
T1 chase a historic three-peat, KT ride red-hot form, and the Telekom Wars reach a new peak at Worlds 2025.
Peanut officially announces retirement
Wang Ho Han, better known to League of Legends fans around the world as Peanut, has officially announced his retirement from professional play.
Azael on FlyQuest vs G2: “I think the only place I favor G2 is the mid lane”
With Worlds 2025 off to a roaring start, we finally get an NA vs EU clash in Swiss with a playoffs berth on the line. G2 vs FlyQuest is the matchup Western fans asked for.
Worlds 2025 day 3 results and future swiss matchups drawn
With Day 2 in the books and the Day 3 draw set, here’s a clean recap of today’s action: KT Rolster stand as the only LCK team still undefeated, while the 1–1 bracket of the Swiss Stage looks absolutely stacked.
Worlds results Day 1 and Day 2 Swiss draw revealed
With Day 1 of Worlds wrapped, we already have upsets, clean wins, and a few nail-biters setting the tone for the Swiss Stage. Records matter immediately in Swiss, so the 1–0 teams can push to match point next, while the 0–1 teams need a quick win to avoid pressure....
Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage matchups set
With T1 defeating IG, the draw for the Swiss Stage has taken place. Here are the draws for the first round of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage.
Mywrn after win over TSW: “Now we have another chance to make it out of Swiss and reach the top eight”
Alex “Myrwn” Pastor Villarejo shared his thoughts on six-man rosters, confidence after losing the LEC Finals, and being so close to Worlds 2025 playoffs.
LoL Esports LEC and ERL teams contract database
Here is a comprehensive database for all LoL Esports players across Europe. Find out when your favorite players contract runs out.
Azael on FlyQuest vs G2: “I think the only place I favor G2 is the mid lane”
With Worlds 2025 off to a roaring start, we finally get an NA vs EU clash in Swiss with a playoffs berth on the line. G2 vs FlyQuest is the matchup Western fans asked for.
Worlds 2025 day 3 results and future swiss matchups drawn
With Day 2 in the books and the Day 3 draw set, here’s a clean recap of today’s action: KT Rolster stand as the only LCK team still undefeated, while the 1–1 bracket of the Swiss Stage looks absolutely stacked.
Caps before Worlds: “We wouldn’t even come here if we didn’t think we could win Worlds”
LoLNow.gg caught up with G2’s mid laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther before Worlds 2025 kicks off. The Dane was confident that G2 will clear the Swiss stage after a couple of tough years for Europe.
Bwipo cut out of Worlds music video for sexist remarks
LoL Esports have announced on X that the Worlds 2025 music video has been delayed until the 13th of October, a few days later than originally planned.
Los Ratones reach EMEA Masters playoffs after do-or-die game
Caedrel and Los Ratones are through to the EMEA Masters playoffs after a razor-thin 4–3 finish in the Swiss stage. The reigning champions kept their title defense alive by sweeping Polish side Fajnie Mieć Skład.
League of Legends Asia Invitational 2025 preview
The ASI brings three powerhouse regions together for one fast, high-stakes week of League of Legends. Here is your preview with dates, format, teams, and the full prize breakdown
Los Ratones reach EMEA Masters playoffs after do-or-die game
Caedrel and Los Ratones are through to the EMEA Masters playoffs after a razor-thin 4–3 finish in the Swiss stage. The reigning champions kept their title defense alive by sweeping Polish side Fajnie Mieć Skład.
League of Legends Asia Invitational 2025 preview
The ASI brings three powerhouse regions together for one fast, high-stakes week of League of Legends. Here is your preview with dates, format, teams, and the full prize breakdown
Exclusive: Summer Split format to be retired, road trips to be expanded
Maximilian Schmidt confirms expanded LEC 2026 road trips and a rebuilt Summer Split with more matches and a clearer format.
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TH Sheo: “Sometimes I have pain in the hands […] I will check if I need to do an operation”
LOLNOW.gg spoke with Team Heretics jungler Théo “Sheo” Borile after their 1-3 loss to Vitality in...
LEC 2025 Summer Split Playoffs: Schedule and Format
The LEC Summer Split Playoffs are here, starting in Berlin and finishing with a three-day Finals...
BDS nuc: “I had injuries on my arms and a breakdown mentally recently, I want to feel good again”
BDS' French mid laner Ilias "nuc" Bizriken was very honest after a 3-0 loss to GIANTX. He pointed...
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Vitality Naak Nako: “There was not a lot of pressure. I was expecting a 3-0 clean stomp. I don’t think they [Heretics] are good, one more game was a waste of time”
Vitality’s top laner Kaan "Naak Nako" Okan did not hold back after a 3-1 win over Heretics. He...
2025 LCK Regular Season Awards: Chovy Takes MVP, All-LCK Teams Revealed
The LCK has announced its regular season honors for 2025. Gen.G's midlaner Chovy headlines the...
Vitality Carzzy: “Personally I do not care much if we end up first or fourth. If you are a good team, you have to beat everyone anyway.”
Vitality’s Matyáš “Carzzy” Orság met LOLNOW.GG after a tough match, but with clear eyes. A 2–0...
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Jojopyun: “Fnatic is on a similar level in regular season [to G2 and KC], but in playoffs they choke.”
After MKOI’s 2–0 victory over Vitality, Joseph Joon “Jojopyun” Pyun cut through the noise. He...
SK Keduii on the LEC format: “Now I know how it feels when your season can be over very fast if you finish last.”
After SK Gaming’s 0–2 loss to G2, we at LOLNOW sat down with German ADC Tim “Keduii” Willers to...
LEC Summer 2025 Week 4 Recap: G2 ready for playoffs as MKOI secure 1st place
Week 4 settled the bracket. G2 closed Group B with a clean 2–0 over SK to finish a perfect 4–0 in...
Emotional Myrwn: “Letting down a lot of people is not easy”
After the LEC Summer Finals in Madrid, we caught up with MKOI’s top laner Myrwn to talk about the...
G2 SkewMond: “We’ve gathered a lot of experience, now it’s time to show it in the final”
Ahead of the LEC Summer Finals in Madrid, we caught up with G2’s rookie jungler Rudy "SkewMond"...
Jojopyun on EU at internationals: “Maybe Europe has had a choking problem”
MKOI’s Canadian mid laner Joseph “Jojopyun” Pyun spoke candidly about the team’s shortcomings, the...
Razork: “To win my first title at a huge event in my hometown would be a dream”
Iván “Razork” Martín Díaz was elated after Fnatic beat Karmine Corp 3-1 to secure a Worlds berth...
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KC Yike: “The last two playoffs, we beat them [Fnatic], I hope we can do it a third time”
Ahead of Karmine Corp’s match against Fnatic, LOLNOW.GG spoke with jungler Martin “Yike” Sundelin....
Dhokla: “I had a choice between LYON or 100T and LYON was like double the money”
Niship “Dhokla” Doshi has had a wild stretch, maybe even just a wild three months. In June he...
Impact leaves Team Liquid after turbulent year
Team Liquid has announced that Jeong “Impact” Eon-young will leave the team. The veteran top laner...
T1 lose to Gen.G but will still go to Worlds as LCK fourth seed
T1 and Gen.G went the distance in a wild best-of-five, with Gen.G edging the series 3-2 after...
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FNC Mikyx: “If I win it [the LEC] without Caps, I didn’t just get carried so far”
Fnatic and Mikyx swept GIANTX 3-0 to secure their place at the LEC Finals in Madrid. The series...
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Pro Teams in League of Legends
Professional squads are organizations that recruit talent, build systems, and chase regional titles for First Stand, MSI and Worlds. A standard lineup has five roles: top, jungle, mid, bot, and support. Staff handle coaching and analysis.
Rosters and staff structure
Many orgs use a pyramid: main roster, subs, academy. Contracts define buyouts and terms. Practice centers on scrims. Coaches plan, analysts prep drafts, and players sharpen champion pools.
Leagues and events
Domestic leagues shape the calendar. Regular seasons seed playoffs, and playoffs award international slots. Formats vary, but playoffs use best of series. Spring and summer remain common across regions.
Draft, styles, and win conditions
Pick and ban sets the plan. Some lineups push early skirmishes. Others scale for teamfights and objective play. Track markers: first herald, first dragon, plates, Baron setups. Strong teams stack vision, control waves, and strike on item timers.
Transfers, rules, and scouting
Transfer windows land near split breaks. Import and residency rules differ by region, with roster locks limiting late moves. Scouts watch solo queue, national leagues, and amateur events. Follow roster news to see how Teams change identity when a new coach or jungler arrives.
How to judge form
Start with draft goals, lane assignments, and jungle pathing. Then check mid game structure: side lane setups and objective timers. Numbers help: gold lead at fifteen, dragon and herald rates, Baron power plays. Rewatch key fights to judge engage choice and execution.
Common pitfalls
Do not rate teams by brand alone. Track patch shifts that lift or cut key champs. Be careful with scrim talk. It rarely matches stage play. Adjust for schedule load and short rest. A clean regular season can hide shaky best of five play.