Transfers after The International 2026: rumors and potential roster changes

Following the conclusion of The International 2026, the professional Dota 2 scene is preparing for major changes. While some organizations have already announced updated rosters, more and more rumors are emerging around others regarding potential transfers and replacements.

CyberScore has gathered the main insider reports about potential roster changes following TI15.

You can also find all confirmed roster changes here.

Team Falcons

The biggest changes are expected to take place in Team Falcons. During The International 2026, Andreas Cr1t- Nielsen said that the current roster was most likely playing its final tournament together. After the team's elimination, the Danish player also suggested that he could retire, while coach Curtis Aui_2000 Ling later announced his retirement.

At the same time, reports about the future of the other players differ. According to some sources, Oliver skiter Lepko and Jingjun Sneyking Wu could leave the team, with the latter being linked with a potential move to a Chinese team.

A more recent insider report claims that skiter could be the only player to remain on the roster, while Ammar ATF Al-Assaf is already in talks with Team Yandex.

The future of Stanislav Malr1ne Potorak also remains uncertain. According to rumors, Team Liquid, BetBoom Team, Team Yandex, and Virtus.pro are among the possible options for the midlaner to continue his career. However, it is currently unclear which organization he could ultimately join.

There is also another version of the team's potential roster. According to one insider report, Falcons could keep the duo of Malr1ne and ATF, while adding Alimzhan watson Islambekov, Martin Saksa Sazdov, and Arman Malady Orazbayev.

Ammar Al-Assaf and Stanislav Potorak previously said that they wanted to continue playing together and would only join another team if both of them were signed.

Team Liquid

Changes are also expected in Team Liquid after TI15. Several sources report that Michal Nisha Jankowski could take an extended break or move to the inactive roster. Marcus Ace Hoelgaard could also leave the team after his performances at the latest tournament were frequently criticized.

Topias Topson Taavitsainen is considered the main candidate to strengthen the roster. The Finnish player had the opportunity to compete at the biggest tournament of the year with LGD Gaming after the team's midlaner was suspended over suspicions of involvement in match-fixing.

The Finn has already confirmed that he intends to continue his professional career and is in talks with one team, although he did not officially reveal its name. According to insiders, the team in question could be Team Liquid.

Aurora Gaming

Aurora Gaming could also undergo a major roster rebuild. According to rumors, Miroslaw Mira Kolpakov is considering retirement or taking a break, while Chang Ws Wei Shen and Oleg kaori Medvedok could leave the team.

Matheus KJ Diniz, who represented LGD Gaming at The International 2026, is reportedly one of the candidates for the fifth position.

In addition, recent insider reports have linked Artem Lorenof Melnik with Aurora. The midlaner could reportedly continue his career with the team, while Rafli Mikoto Fathur Rahman is expected to join a Southeast Asian team.

There is also information that BetBoom Team coach Anatoly boolk Ivanov could become part of the roster rebuild. According to rumors, the coach could join Aurora alongside one of the players from the current BB Team roster.

Xtreme Gaming

Changes could also take place within Chinese organization Xtreme Gaming. According to rumors, Guo NothingToSay Jin Xiang will leave the team, while Zhao XinQ Zixing and Zhang xiao8 Ning could return. Both previously represented Xtreme Gaming and may rejoin the organization as part of a roster rebuild.

Some insiders also report that Wang Ame Chunyu could leave the organization. At the same time, other sources claim that the carry will remain with the team. The latter scenario raises questions given the potential return of xiao8, as the coach previously spoke about tensions within the team, which were among the reasons behind his decision to leave.

As a reminder, Zhang xiao8 Ning officially left the team before its appearance at The International 2026. Despite the experience of new coach Wang Maps Yutian, the team failed to achieve the expected result and was one of the first to exit the tournament.

Nigma Galaxy

Nigma Galaxy could undergo the most radical changes. According to the latest rumors, the organization is planning to completely disband its current roster.

One of the players already considering options to continue his career with another team is Artem Lorenof Melnik. The midlaner has been linked with Aurora Gaming, where he could reunite with Nightfall. Support Maroun GH Merhej could also take a break from competing.

The future of Syed Sumail SumaiL Hassan also remains uncertain. Even before TI15, the player suggested that the tournament in Shanghai could be the last of his professional career. After his run at the championship came to an end, SumaiL once again said that he would most likely retire, although he has yet to announce a final decision.

If the reports of a complete roster disbandment are confirmed, the remaining players could also become free agents.

It is worth noting that Nigma Galaxy finished 5th-6th at the biggest tournament of the year after defeating Team Falcons, which was considered one of the favorites to win the championship, in the playoffs.

Geek Fam

A new roster could also emerge in Southeast Asia. According to rumors, a stack featuring several well-known players is being formed under the Geek Fam tag.

Three players are currently being linked with the potential roster: Guo NothingToSay Jin Xiang from Xtreme Gaming, as well as Rolen Andrei skem Gabriel Ong and John Natsumi- Anthony Vargas, who are currently part of OG.

OG had a disappointing run at TI15 and was one of the first teams to exit the tournament, which could lead to roster changes.

Team Spirit

Despite winning The International 2026, there are also rumors surrounding the championship-winning roster. The main question concerns the future of Magomed Collapse Khalilov. During the tournament, reports emerged that the offlaner could take a break or retire from professional competition.

Insiders have named Vitalie Save- Melnic from BetBoom Team as a potential replacement. In that case, he would have to switch from position four to position three. So far, there have been no official announcements regarding changes to the championship-winning roster.

1win Team

According to rumors, Ivan Pure Moskalenko could leave 1win Team. Many analysts noted his rather poor performance at the latest championship. The team managed to reach the playoffs but lost to Team Spirit and BetBoom Team, finishing the tournament in 7th-8th place.

Midlaner Bozhidar bzm Bogdanov is also named as another candidate to be replaced after recording a low KDA in most of his matches.

Some insiders report that the roster could even be rebuilt around Neta 33 Shapira.

BetBoom Team

Major changes could also take place in BetBoom Team. According to rumors, Danil gpk Skutin and coach Anatoly boolk Ivanov could leave the team.

At the same time, gpk reportedly does not plan to immediately look for a new team and could take a break from competing. Stanislav Malr1ne Potorak is named as one of the potential candidates to replace him.

Despite finishing 4th at The International 2026, roster changes remain quite likely.

The International 2026 took place from 13.08.2026 to 23.08.2026 in Shanghai, China. The tournament's prize pool was $3,350,000. You can find detailed coverage of the championship in our report.

As CyberScore previously reported, Valve shared photos of the TI15 participants from Shanghai.