ahq Esports rumored to replace Rogue Warriors in LPL for 2021

Significant organizational shifts are transforming the LPL competitive scene for the upcoming 2021 competitive year, with Taiwanese powerhouse ahq eSports Club securing the competitive slot previously occupied by Rogue Warriors through a strategic acquisition.

Verified reports from established Fomos journalist Kenzi confirm that ahq has successfully obtained the League of Legends Pro League franchise position from Rogue Warriors. The organization is scheduled to compete in the 2021 LPL Spring Split, marking a major transition from their previous participation in the Pacific Championship Series. This strategic move occurs following ahq’s absence from the 2020 World Championship tournament.

Rumor) ahq has purchased RW’s seed and is expected to participate in the LPL Spring 2021 #LoL #LPL .@ahq_eSportsClub @EsportRw pic.twitter.com/Hah3lRHpcR

— FOMOS kenzi (@kenzi131) November 4, 2020

The competitive landscape for Taiwanese League of Legends underwent substantial restructuring when the League of Legends Master Series ceased operations, leading to the formation of the Pacific Championship Series. This consolidated league incorporates teams from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian territories. During the current competitive season, the PCS dispatched two representative squads to the World Championship—Machi Esports and PSG Talon—though neither organization managed to advance beyond the initial group stage or deliver standout performances during the main tournament phase.

ahq maintains one of the most distinguished legacies within competitive League of Legends, having qualified for the World Championship on five separate occasions with their most recent appearance occurring in 2019. The organization’s most impressive competitive achievement materialized during the 2015 season, where the squad progressed to the quarterfinal round before being eliminated by the eventual tournament champions, SK Telecom T1. Alongside regional counterpart Flash Wolves, ahq has consistently represented one of Taiwan’s most accomplished and historically significant esports institutions.

Rogue Warriors to be replaced by ahq in the LPL

Should ahq officially enter the LPL starting in 2021, this development signals the conclusion of Rogue Warriors’ participation within the league. The organization initiated its League of Legends competitive journey during 2018, following preliminary participation in the 2017 Demacia Championship before joining the LPL competitive circuit.

Throughout their competitive tenure, Rogue Warriors failed to secure any championship trophies and demonstrated consistently underwhelming performances during the 2020 competitive season. The team concluded the 2020 LPL Summer Split in fifteenth position, achieving only four match victories across the entire competition.

Given the organization’s persistent struggles to establish competitive relevance within the LPL ecosystem, the strategic decision for an alternative organization to assume their competitive position represents logical progression toward enhanced league competitiveness. Once this transaction receives official confirmation, the esports community will closely monitor ahq’s capacity to contribute meaningful competitive value within what is widely regarded as the world’s most demanding professional league.

An official announcement regarding this acquisition is anticipated before the conclusion of the 2020 calendar year.

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