The 2025 League of Legends EMEA Championship Winter Split arrives with renewed excitement, featuring revamped rosters, the Noxian Summoner's Rift map, and the introduction of Fearless Draft to the region. Starting January 18, teams will compete in a three-stage format with best-of-one regular season matches leading into double-elimination playoffs.

The Apex Predators

G2 Esports

• BrokenBlade remains top lane anchor
• New jungle talent SkewMond joins from ERLs
• Caps continues as mid lane cornerstone
• New bot lane duo: Hans Sama and Labrov
• Coach Dylan Falco joined by Memento

Fnatic

• Oscarinin maintains top lane position
• Razork continues jungle dominance
• Humanoid provides mid lane stability
• Powerful bot lane combo: Upset and Mikyx
• Coached by GrabbZ and Gaax

Karmine Corp

• Canna returns to top lane
• Yike joins as new jungler from G2
• Vladi provides mid lane consistency
• Highly anticipated LEC debut of Caliste in bot lane
• Veteran support Targamas completes roster

The In-Betweeners

Team Vitality

• Experienced bot lane: Hylissang and Carzzy
• Young talent: Czajek, Lyncas, Naak Nako
• High potential ceiling with mixed experience

Movistar KOI

• Notable addition: NA mid laner jojopyun
• Retained majority of 2024 roster
• Building on previous Worlds experience

BDS

• Core duo: nuc and Ice
• New additions: Parus, 113, Irrelevant
• Solid mix of experience and raw talent

Team Heretics

• Key players: Sheo and Flakked
• New talents: Carlsen, Stend, Kamiloo
• Focus on youth development

Climbing Against the Odds

Rogue

• Larssen remains mid lane cornerstone
• Malrang returns from Brazil
• Adam joins as wildcard top laner

GIANTX

• Former Fnatic bot lane: Noah and Jun
• Added mid laner Closer
• Potential dark horse team

SK Gaming

• Reeker returns to LEC
• Rebuilt roster following 2024 campaign
• Focus on development and growth

Teams will compete in the new Winter Split format, with each match crucial for playoff positioning and eventual championship contention.

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