The LPL has officially repurchased the franchise slot from FunPlusPhoenix (FPX), thus marking the organisation’s exit from the Chinese League of Legends competition.
According to the official statement from the LPL, FPX will cease participation in LPL and related competitions starting on January 1st, 2026.
FPX’s departure from the Chinese league was reportedly supposed to happen at the end of 2024, but it was Rare Atom that ended up leaving first. With the LPL undergoing major restructuring by reducing the number of participating teams, FPX have decided to step out of the scene.