MIBR Puts VALORANT Roster on Inactive List for 2027

The Brazilian organization is reassessing its lineup after discussions with the players’ representatives. MIBR has not announced replacements or explained whether the coaching staff will remain with the team.

The players’ contracts remain valid, and any transfers must be negotiated directly with MIBR. The organization described the decision as a response to changes in the competitive structure for 2027, including a planned regional transition.

“Considering the significant changes to the competitive structure for 2027, including the regional transition and the challenges associated with it, MIBR has decided to reassess its Valorant roster for the upcoming season,” the organization said in a statement.

MIBR’s 2026 roster included Erick “aspas” Santos, Andrew “Verno” Maust, Zachary “zekken” Patrone, Roberto “Mazino” Rivas and Ian “tex” Botsch. Tex moved to the bench on Sept. 21 and received permission to explore offers from other teams while remaining under contract.

Aspas has a contract with MIBR through the end of 2027. His inclusion on the inactive roster does not confirm that he will leave the organization. The same applies to the other players.

MIBR remains a VCT Americas partner for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Riot Games plans to introduce open qualifiers and more tournaments throughout the year. Teams will select a home region and generally must field at least three players eligible for that territory in their five-player starting lineup.

Existing partner teams have a transition period during which they can temporarily retain their current lineups. Riot’s new rules did not require MIBR to place all of its players on the inactive roster immediately. MIBR has not explained how the regional transition affected its decision.

MIBR finished fourth at the 2026 Americas Kickoff and placed fifth-sixth in both Stage 1 and Stage 2. The results kept the team out of Masters Santiago, Masters London and Champions Shanghai. MIBR later finished fifth-eighth at the Esports World Cup 2026, which was outside the official VCT circuit.

The team’s VCT season ended on Aug. 30 with a 2-0 loss to LOUD in the Stage 2 playoffs. After the elimination, coach Daniel “fRoD” Montaner said the team had struggled with collective focus and referred to “too much ego” when discussing the season. He also accepted part of the responsibility for the results.

Follow our gaming coverage and visit our game gift marketplace for available digital products.