Spain-based Team Heretics has become the newest member of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) replacing Misfits Gaming after acquiring their league slot. Team Heretics will begin competing in the upcoming 2023 Season.
Joining the LEC was no easy process for Team Heretics, who went through a long vetting process led by Misfits Gaming Group (MGG). MGG had the final say on who it wanted to sell its slot to, with LEC reserving the right to veto any applicants. MGG will receive all proceeds from the transfer.
“As excited as we are to welcome Team Heretics to the LEC, we’re sad to see Misfits team leave,” read a statement from Riot Games. “They have been a core part of the European League of Legends scene since their inception in 2016, and have given us more unforgettable upsets than any other team in the league. We want to thank Misfits Gaming for an amazing five years competing in the LEC and for being a fantastic partner. We’re sure we speak for everyone when we say they’ll be truly missed!”
Misfits will continue to compete in the LEC until the end of the 2022 Season.
(All information was provided by League of Legends Esports)