The League of Legends competitive season has ended, with DRX winning the 2022 World Championship. Now, teams around the world are preparing for the offseason.
In North America, the region’s representatives had a tough time at Worlds, going 3-15. Despite this, the LCS is looking stronger than ever for 2023. Teams like Dignitas and FlyQuest, who were previously in the middle of the pack, are trending upward. 100 Thieves and Cloud9 have also made changes to their rosters after disappointing international performances.
This free agency period marks a new era for North American League of Legends, with top teams scaling down, mid-tier organizations trying to break into the upper echelon, and more.
100 Thieves
- Oct. 17: PapaSmithy leaves 100T.
- Nov. 1: Closer and Abbedagge reportedly leaving for free agency.
- Nov. 7: Reapered leaves 100T.
- Nov. 8: Doublelift reportedly returning to pro play with Spica, Bjergsen, and Busio as potential teammates.
- Nov. 11: JungleJuice becomes the team’s new general manager.
- Nov. 14: Unforgiven reportedly joining 100T from MAD Lions.
- Dec. 8: 100T confirms the additions of Bjergsen and Doublelift, and promotes Busio and Tenacity to the starting lineup for 2023.
Cloud9
- Nov. 3: C9 reportedly signs Diplex and EMENES for Academy team.
- Nov. 17: Jensen reportedly joining Dignitas as the new mid laner for 2023.
- Nov. 24: C9 confirms Fudge, Blaber, Diplex, Berserker, and Zven for the 2023 roster.
CLG
- CLG retains entire 2022 roster for next year.
Dignitas
- Oct. 3: AD carry Neo departs.
- Nov. 17: Santorin and Jensen reportedly joining Dignitas’ new roster.
- Nov. 18: Dignitas reportedly signing IgNar as the starting support.
- Dec. 20: Dignitas reveals its 2023 LCS roster, including Santorin, Jensen, Armut, IgNar, and Spawn.
Evil Geniuses
- Oct. 18: EG parts ways with head coach Peter Dun.
- Oct. 26: EG releases four coaches.
- Nov. 14: Kaori reportedly joining Karmine Corp in 2023.
- Nov. 23: EG signs Ssumday and FBI to replace Impact and Danny.
FlyQuest
- Sept. 1: Kumo announces free agency.
- Oct. 18: AD carry Johnson removed from Global Contract Database.
- Oct. 21: Diamond becomes a free agent.
- Nov. 9: Toucouille reportedly leaving FlyQuest to join Team GO in the LFL.
- Nov. 10: PapaSmithy joins as President and Chief Gaming Officer.
- Nov. 18: Eyla reportedly reaches agreement with FlyQuest as starting support.
- Dec. 9: FlyQuest introduces mid laner VicLa to the starting lineup.
- Dec. 10: ADC Prince joins FlyQuest.
- Dec. 10: Head coach Ssong signs multi-year contract.
- Dec. 12: Veteran top laner Impact is signed.
- Dec. 14: FlyQuest completes the starting lineup with MVP Spica.
Golden Guardians
- Oct. 23: Olleh leaves Golden Guardians to complete mandatory military service in Korea.
- Nov. 22: Huhi rejoins Golden Guardians.
- Nov. 23: Licorice, River, Gori, Stixxay, and Huhi make up the new roster.
Immortals
- Nov. 28: Ablazeolive joins as mid laner.
- Dec. 1: Immortals sign Fleshy as new support.
Team Liquid
- Sept 19: Liquid releases Hans sama.
- Sept. 26: Head coach Guilhoto becomes a free agent.
- Oct. 1: Liquid reportedly releasing Bwipo.
- Oct. 10: Bjergsen reportedly leaving Liquid.
- Oct. 31: Hans sama reportedly joining G2 Esports in 2023.
- Nov. 5: CoreJJ reportedly staying with Liquid.
- Nov. 11: Bjergsen officially leaves Liquid.
- Nov. 17: Santorin reportedly leaving to join Dignitas in 2023.
- Nov. 18: MaRin joins Team Liquid as head coach.
- Nov. 22: Former C9 top laner Summit reportedly joining Liquid.
- Nov. 29: CoreJJ, Yeon, and Haeri confirmed as LCS starters for 2023.
- Nov. 30: Pyosik reportedly joining Liquid.
- Dec. 2: Liquid officially confirms its 2023 LCS roster, including CoreJJ, Yeon, Haeri, Pyosik, and Summit.
TSM
- Sept. 6: Spica announces free agency.
- Oct. 10: Tactical parts ways with TSM.
- Nov. 11: TSM drops entire Academy roster.
- Nov. 18: TSM reportedly signs former Estral Esports jungler Bugi, re-signs Solo as top laner.
- Nov. 28: Solo, Bugi, Maple, Neo, and Chime sign with TSM for 2023.