2021 League of Legends free agency: Expected rosters, process, how to follow

Free agency for League of Legends esports officially begins at 8PM ET on November 15. Here’s everything you need to know before that happens.

While it feels like League of Legends’ offseason has been going on for months, November 15 marks the date that players can officially sign with new teams.

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So, without further ado, here’s here to break down what free agency is, and reveal the expected roster for the LEC and LCS, based on the various leaks, rumors, and reports that have been released over the past few weeks.

What is free agency?

Free agency is aperiod in sports when players are officially allowed to sign contracts with new teams.

While you may have heard numerous rumors over the past weeks, none of those alleged deals are allowed to be finalized until free agency opens at 5PM PT / 8PMET/ 1AM GMT / 2AM CEST on November 15.

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Players can leave their old team before this time, but cannot officially join their new team until free agency opens.

LEC expected rosters

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LCS expected rosters

Big names missing

Several big names from the LEC and LCS are currently without a team, according to the latest reports.

How to follow free agency

Dexerto’sLEC and LCS Rostermania hubwill be updated with any moves that are made official after free agency opens.

Check there for a full list of roster changes, as well as any rumors that have been already reported.