With almost flawless run of Envy throughout the ascension ensured their seat to VCT in 2026 along with G2 already ensuring their seat in next year on basis of championship points. We have out final 12 teams for VCT 2026 Americas .
Below is a look at all the confirmed Americas rosters for Season 2026 — the final franchised year before organizations face re-evaluation in 2027.
Let’s break down how these rosters look on paper, compare them with other Americas teams rating them from scores out of 10.
1. FURIA:
FURIA have overhauled their roster, shifting focus to North American talent after releasing all of their Brazilian players. The move comes on the back of a disappointing season, where the previous lineup finished in the 11th–12th.
Their new roster consists of : Nerve(IGL), Artzin, Eeiu, Koalanoob, Alym
With a blend of North American Tier-2 prospects and proven Tier-1 talent coming together, this iteration of FURIA appears stronger on paper than its previous roster. However, its true ceiling will depend on how quickly the squad can build synergy and convert individual firepower into consistent results.
On Paper, the roster has the firepower to make a real impact, and with sufficient time to develop over the course of the season, it could emerge as a dark horse contender for an international qualification . Rating : 4/10
2. G2:
The departure of JonahP leaves a significant hole in G2’s lineup, prompting the organization to bring in Babybay — often referred to as a “vibes” or secondary-caller player — to fill the fifth slot for the upcoming season. This change is likely to impact team coordination, especially with role adjustments expected across the roster. While G2’s recent off-season performances have shown signs of a slump — an understandable outcome following such a transition — the core remains battle-tested, with every player carrying international experience. The looming Chamber- or Veto-centric meta could also play to the squad’s strengths heading into the new season.
G2’s biggest asset continues to be the sheer depth of their strategic play, a key factor behind their run to the top as regional champions in the Americas. That tactical foundation should serve as a strong win condition as they look to reclaim domestic dominance and translate it into deeper international runs.
On paper, the roster remains formidable, as expected from G2. However, the absence of a dedicated, high-impact initiator following JonahP’s exit creates a noticeable gap in a critical role — one that will be closely watched as the team evolves over the course of the next season.
Rating : 9/10
3. Sentinels:
This team had a good 2025 season even though the results at internationals were disappointing. According to Sentinels Owner Rob looking towards investing in young players, Sentinels has taken in from their academy team with them being Kyu, Reduxx along with trusted Ex-Mibr Player Cortezia coming into the mix.
These changes have resulted in the shift of their roles with primary Initiator Kyu taking over the IGL role from JohnQT giving John more space for making play making potential. Reduxx will take over the flex role as N4RRATE will be moving to his his previous comfortable role of primary duelist for this team, .
The roster’s recent off-season results have been highly encouraging, positioning them as a formidable contender heading into the main season, with international qualification well within reach. That said, the road ahead will be significantly tougher — competition among Americas superteams has never been higher, and integrating a new IGL only adds to the challenge as the season unfolds.
Rating : 7/10
4. 100T:
The underwhelming results to not make internationals has always hinder the potential this team. This time around, the rebuild of the roster has been around the Asuna and Cryocells.
Bang makes his return to his home organization after a strong 2025 campaign with Sentinels, carrying hopes of recreating a 2022-style run for 100 Thieves. Rounding out the roster, the remaining gaps have been filled by Vora and Timotino, both arriving from TSM following a clinical season that saw them narrowly miss out on Ascension at the final hurdle. With Vora stepping in as IGL, the team gains added strategic depth, while Timotino’s arrival as duelist injects much-needed firepower into the lineup.
Overall, the roster changes and recent off-season results have been largely encouraging, setting a positive tone moving forward. How effectively 100 Thieves can translate this momentum into a successful VCT 2026 campaign, however, remains to be seen.
Rating : 7/10
5 Loud:
Despite being the organization that lifted the Champions trophy in 2022, LOUD have struggled to replicate that success over the past two years of franchising. An early exit in Stage 2 marked their poorest showing in recent memory, making this season one of the toughest the organization has faced in the title.
Retaining a proven core of pANcada, cauanzin, and lukxo, LOUD have opted to refresh the roster with Tier-2 talent for the upcoming season, bringing in Darker and Virtyy. The move signals a clear intent to rebuild and inject new energy into the lineup, with hopes of making an immediate impact early next season.
With many variables still unknown and no off-season results to draw from, projecting how their season will unfold remains a challenge. That said, backed by an established core, the team could emerge as a dark horse in VCT 2026, with realistic ambitions of pushing for an international appearance.
Rating: 5/10
6 EG:
Former Champions winners Evil Geniuses have found themselves in a prolonged stretch of underwhelming results over the past few seasons, and even a late spark this year fell short of delivering a return to Champions.
Heading into a fresh rebuild, EG have placed their trust in C0M’s leadership, complemented by the proven firepower of duelist dgzin. The additions of bao and okeanos bring valuable North American Tier-2 experience into the mix, while the arrival of meco1e from Winthrop as assistant coach adds further tactical depth behind the scenes. Retaining Supamen — who stood out individually despite EG’s struggles in VCT 2025 — also provides a strong foundation to build upon.
With Potter at the helm, EG will be aiming to piece together this revamped roster into a competitive unit capable of pushing back into international contention during the VCT 2026 season.
Rating : 6/10
7 Cloud 9(C9):
Cloud9, a staple name throughout the history of esports, have long been synonymous with constant roster shuffles, with frequent changes to their lineup becoming an almost yearly tradition. For VCT 2026, C9 has gone with the inclusion of Zellsis and Penny into their roster while retaining v1c, Xeppaa, OXY in the lineup.
The in-game leadership has also shifted from mitch to Zellsis, with the team’s resident “vibes” player stepping up from a secondary calling role to become the primary IGL. Early signs of this transition have shown some promise, even if the off-season results themselves have been far from ideal.
Looking ahead, it remains to be seen how this roster ultimately shapes up over the next year. However, the raw firepower of Penny, OXY, and v1c could help offset the ongoing leadership changes and role adjustments as the team searches for stability.
Rating : 6/10
8 Made in Brazil(MIBR):
With the strong finish at 5th in Champions this season, MIBR have made some strong changes by bringing in Zekken, Tex and Mazino into the current mix of Aspas and Verno as the IGL. Aspas’ influence in bringing tex and Mazino over from Leviatán could pay dividends early, as their existing chemistry may help the roster settle faster and translate individual talent into cohesive team play.
The role distribution within the roster is fairly straightforward, highlighted by Zekken’s shift into a flex position spanning smokes and duelist duties, while the rest of the lineup retains their established roles.
With this setup, the team is expected to be a major force in the Americas, with qualification for every international event firmly within reach. On paper, this roster fits the definition of a true superteam — built with both star power and clear competitive logic behind it.
Rating : 9/10
9 ENVY:
dominant 2025 campaign in Tier 2 has made this squad one of the more intriguing prospects heading into their VCT debut next season. However, the departures of exciting young rookies ion2x and canezerra due to age restrictions slightly dampen the outlook in the short term. There remains optimism around canezerra potentially rejoining later in the year, and with keznit reportedly in the mix, the roster could quickly evolve into a team to be reckoned with.
As newcomers to the VCT circuit, the team enters with a relatively high ceiling and minimal pressure, allowing them to play freely against more established opponents. A potential keznit addition would further stabilize the lineup and raise its competitive floor. All things considered, this team profiles as a dark horse for the upcoming season — capable of springing a few upsets and making noise with their aggressive, one-dimensional style as they take their first steps onto the VCT stage.
Rating : 6/10
10 NRG:
Fresh off their Champions 2025 triumph, NRG were nonetheless forced into a roster change, with s0m stepping away from professional play and keiko arriving from Team Liquid as his replacement. With only minimal changes and the championship-winning core largely intact, the team enters next season with its strongest opportunity yet to defend their Champions title.
Overall, the sheer quality and depth of talent within this roster position them as the benchmark team in the Americas and a leading contender for multiple regional championships, as well as international titles, heading into VCT 2026.Rating : 10/10
11 KRÜ:
After an underwhelming VCT 2025 campaign, KRÜ were left with little choice but to commit to a full rebuild. The revamped roster now features Saadhak stepping in as IGL alongside mwzera, silentzz, Less, and Dantedeus5.
Building around the proven duo of Saadhak and Less immediately gives the lineup a strong backbone, while the addition of silentzz from 2G and Dantedeus5’s promotion from South American Tier 2 injects fresh energy and upside into the squad.
Over the course of a long season, this blend of leadership, experience, and emerging talent gives KRÜ a higher ceiling for sustained results compared to many of their competitors, making them an intriguing team to watch heading into the next VCT campaign.
Rating: 7/10
12 LEVIATÁN:
Missing out on Champions this season prompted Leviatán to make notable changes to their lineup, restructuring the roster around K1ngg and Sato as its core. The rebuild has brought in an exciting wave of young talent, with Blowz, Spike, and Neon joining as promising prospects from the Americas Ascension circuit.
How quickly these additions integrate will be key to Leviatán’s success next season, particularly in addressing the team’s struggles with attacking consistency that plagued them this year. With a significantly raised ceiling and fresh dynamics in play, this revamped Leviatán roster has the potential to challenge the region’s best and make life difficult for any opponent they face.
Rating : 7/10
This concludes the Americas roster lookup for VCT 2026 , With the matches starting from 2nd week of January, Stay tuned for our analysis into the match-ups week by week.
