According to the announcement, the former ‘Americas Resident’ slot will be removed from next year’s roster rules, with updated criteria introduced to determine which players qualify as residents within their respective leagues.
The changes form part of Riot’s broader restructuring of the League of Legends Americas (LTA) system, which was dissolved earlier this year. The updates are expected to play a notable role in how LCS and CBLOL organisations assemble their 2026 line-ups.
Grandfathered Residency and LATAM Status
Players who competed under the universal Americas resident slot in 2025 — or signed a one-year deal within that window — will be grandfathered into their current league as temporary residents.