May 05, 2026.
Rostermania’s live show delivered big reveals, bold moves, and a glimpse into how top esports clubs are gearing up for the next competitive cycle. Through a mix of video premieres and live interviews, some of the biggest names in the scene pulled back the curtain on their new lineups.
If you missed it, watch the VOD HERE.
Team Vitality made a notable splash in the fighting game community by bringing in FENRITTI for Fatal Fury, signaling ambitions beyond their traditional strongholds.
Over at FUT Esports, with Fortnite players Edson and Phzin joining, they’re doubling down on competitive consistency in one of the most volatile battle royale scenes.
One of the standout moments came from Godlike Esports, who made headlines with a diverse set of signings across multiple titles. In chess, the addition of Hans Niemann instantly elevates their profile in the rapidly growing competitive chess scene. Meanwhile, Fortnite fans were treated to the duo of Chap and Flickzy joining the roster, and fighting game enthusiasts saw Caba step in to represent Godlike in Street Fighter 6.
Southeast Asian giants Team RRQ unveiled a stacked MLBB MWI roster under RRQ Shira, featuring Erica, Jollybee, Nicholette, Rylaii, Ying, and YQ. They didn’t stop there: Trackmania also got a boost with the addition of HUGO and CEMKO.
Not to be outdone, ONIC Esports rolled out a multi-title expansion. Their fighting game division looks especially dangerous with Jojotaro and Boocen in Street Fighter 6 and Book in Tekken. Add to that Fortnite players Pheonix and Retro, and ONIC is clearly aiming for wide dominance.
Fnatic also took a multi-title approach: Inact and Salko join Fortnite, JSwag steps into Trackmania. Their Teamfight Tactics squad is being built around reigning world champion DarthNub, a move that could pay massive dividends. Fnatic also added Alexey Sarana to Chess, a Mexican Roster of Vxlcom, XtraJ and Resolve for COD: Warzone, and Marc Marley for FC Sports 26.
Titan Esports Club committed to MLBB MWI with a fresh roster including VCTLang, Yura, Jewel, Hana2k4, and Haru: an intriguing mix of rising talent.
Latin American powerhouse Leviatán made calculated moves in Call of Duty: Warzone. Amir remains with the team, zDark stays put, and new signing Criminal God adds fresh firepower.
Sentinels added baiwack to their Trackmania roster, while S8UL Esports strengthened their squad, gaining more local fire-power but also investing in 10 different countries in their road to EWC.
Beyond new signings, Rostermania also delivered some feel-good returns. Reigning MLBB Women's Invitational 2025 champions have resigned with Team Vitality and will be competing under the same banner until 2030.
Team Spirit confirmed that Collapse will return from his break to compete at EWC 2026, a major boost for their Dota 2 ambitions. Additionally, CS2 coach hally is set to rejoin the team after medical leave, bringing stability and experience back into the fold.
With new rivalries forming and familiar faces returning, the upcoming EWC26 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet!
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