JD Gaming will field a new mid-jungle duo at the 2026 Demacia Cup Global Invitational. The LPL's official account has published the rosters of its three representatives for the event, confirming that Tsai "HongQ
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Team Vitality close Vitality.Bee as LFL uncertainty deepens“Know My Name”: every reference in the Worlds 2026 anthem videoThe visuals back up rumours that circulated earlier in the day. According to those rumours, JDG have terminated the contracts of both players, and Vampire is the only member of the current roster whose deal does not expire this year. JD Gaming have yet to officially announce the departures.
The shake-up had already started earlier in the split. JDG signed Xiaofang from LNG Esports while JunJia was still under contract, putting the Taiwanese jungler's starting spot in question. HongQ, who arrived alongside him from CTBC Flying Oyster last offseason, now appears to be leaving with him.
The new lineup will debut on October 3 against HANJIN BRION in a best-of-one. The Swiss stage runs online until October 8. The playoffs follow from October 12 to 17 at JDG's home arena, with every series played as a best-of-five.
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