There have been some surprisingly dramatic changes recently in professional esports. The new way competitions are structured might be the cause of these shifts.
Before the start of RLCS 2025, the Rocket League world saw some unexpected news. Both Team BDS and G2 Sprite left the competitive scene, letting go of their entire teams – the World Champions and those who came in second. Now, as RLCS 2026 approaches, these organizations are creating even more buzz with some truly surprising player moves.
Roster eligibility in RLCS 2026: The 2/3 Region Lock rule
The RLCS 2026 season will feature some adjustments to both how events are scheduled and how tournaments are run. Importantly, a new rule will have a considerable impact on player transfers in Rocket League. Specifically, this rule will significantly affect how players move between teams.
- According to the official 2/3 Region Lock rule, two of three players in the standard Rocket League team should be from the region they compete in. If a team has a substitute player, this means three out of four players should be citizens or permanent residents of the region they compete in.
This rule aims to increase competition within the region. Previously, organizations were unable to rely on bringing in strong, international teams to win local championships.
M0nkey M00n to Twisted Minds
The two-time World Champion is switching teams once more. Evan “M0nkey M00n” Rogez is widely regarded as one of the top Rocket League players globally, and he’ll be competing for Twisted Minds in RLCS 2026.
It’s quite surprising to learn that M0nkey M00n is changing organizations again, after playing for Team BDS for over four years. It’s especially unexpected that Team Vitality wasn’t able to retain him.
Twisted Minds is a team based in Saudi Arabia, and they are allowing this player transfer to occur despite the rule restricting transfers from the 2/3 region. They are making an exception to the 2/3 Region Lock rule to facilitate this move.
Trk511 is out of Team Falcons
The recent developments in Rocket League transfers are quite surprising and concerning. Mohammed Khalid “Trk511” Alotaibi was a key player for Team Falcons, and essentially the public face of the organization. He’s a highly skilled player and a popular figure in Saudi Arabia. After playing for Team Falcons for over three years, Trk511 has been removed from the active roster.
We’re not entirely sure what led to this decision, but Trk511 had a fantastic season. He was instrumental in the Falcons’ victory at the Raleigh Major 2025.
Rumors say Trk511 can remain in the scene after signing with Twisted Minds.
dralii leaves Karmine Corp for Falcons
He won the Rocket League World Championship in 2024 while playing for Team BDS. Even though Karmine Corp had a strong season, they couldn’t secure the championship with Samy “dralii” Hajji on their team – and now, for RLCS 2026, the player is moving to Team Falcons.
This decision aligns with the 2/3 Region Lock rule because dralii is from Morocco, and KC represents a European team.
The Ultimates loses the roster
The team performed exceptionally well throughout the RLCS 2025 season, although The Ultimates didn’t secure an international championship. Despite this, their performance was still noteworthy. It was a strong showing overall.
- 2nd place at the Birmingham Major.
- The top 6 at the RLCS 2025 World Championship.
Still, all the players and the coach left the organization.
- Jason “Firstkiller” Corral and Logan “Lj” Wilt join Shopify Rebellion.
- Nick “Chronic” Iwanski is a free agent. Reportedly, he joins Spacestation Gaming.
Archie and oaly. leave Geekay Esports
Archie “Archie” Pickthall and Ole “oaly.” van Doorn, as a team, competed in the grand final of the Rocket League Esports World Cup 2025 and finished among the top 8 players at the Birmingham Major. Currently, both players are available as free agents.
Geekay Esports is a team based in Saudi Arabia, and these player moves might be due to the upcoming changes in the RLCS 2026 format. However, it’s worth noting that GK previously competed in the European region.
Spacestation Gaming loses two players
The team finished in the top 8 at the last two World Championships, however Spacestation Gaming has once again released some of its players. Prior to RLCS 2026, SSG parted ways with two team members. This marks another roster change for the organization.
- Angel “kofyr” Lopez joins Shopify Rebellion.
- Zachary “Scrzbbles” Stone quits Rocket League esports.
Complexity Gaming is out of Rocket League
When the RLCS 2025 season began, Complexity Gaming finished 3rd-4th in North America. Their performance declined as the year went on. The team only competed in one international event: they placed 12th-14th at the Birmingham Major.
Currently, three players are without a team, and Complexity Gaming has announced it is leaving the Rocket League esports scene.
That’s the latest on player transfers for the RLCS 2026 season. Expect more announcements soon, with the season kicking off on Nov. 14. We’ll be updating this article with details on all the major moves in competitive Rocket League esports.
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