If it seemed like some teams were changing players after almost every tournament in 2026, the statistics partially confirm that impression. SportsBetExpert became the undisputed leader in roster changes: the North American club made an astonishing 33 adjustments over the past ten months.
33 changes in ten months
SportsBetExpert finished far ahead of all its competitors. According to the presented statistics, the team made 33 roster changes throughout 2026, with the figures covering teams of all levels, not just those competing at the highest level of the professional scene.
This result clearly reflects the club’s chaotic season. SportsBetExpert constantly rebuilt its roster, while the organization’s owner became involved in conflicts with representatives of the North American scene. Eventually, the club recently disbanded yet another lineup, bringing another chapter of its unstable history to an end.
SAW and SPARTA also constantly rebuilt their rosters
SAW took second place with 24 changes. The Portuguese organization went through several rebuilds during the year, with one of the most notable episodes involving the transfer of part of its roster to BC.Game.
SPARTA rounded out the top three with 23 changes. The team also regularly replaced players throughout the season, but ultimately failed to build a stable long-term project and recently ceased operations.
Who else made the top 10
Metanoia Wolves followed the top three with 22 changes. FarmVille and PURE each made 21 adjustments, BAKS finished with 20, while Altay and WBT recorded 19 roster changes each.
Eternal Fire rounded out the top ten with 18 changes. This is particularly interesting considering that the team continues to pursue significantly higher competitive goals, while many of the other teams in this ranking belong to the less stable tier-2 and tier-3 scene.
The picture is different among major tournament participants
If the sample is narrowed to teams that played at least one MVP Event in 2026, the absolute numbers become significantly lower. Here, 1win take first place, having made 14 roster changes during the season.
Wildcard follow in second place with 13 changes. Monte, BC.Game, and Nemesis each recorded 12 adjustments, forming the next group of the most unstable teams among those that managed to compete at major tournaments.
Constant roster changes became a defining feature of the season
The ranking clearly illustrates the difference between stable top teams and a significant portion of the lower levels of the professional scene. For some clubs, one unsuccessful stretch of the season leads to a single targeted replacement, while others effectively rebuild their entire roster several times within a single year.
SportsBetExpert are particularly revealing in this regard. Making 33 changes in less than a full calendar year means the club averaged more than three roster adjustments per month. Against this backdrop, even SAW’s 24 changes look considerably more restrained.
SportsBetExpert set an almost unreachable benchmark
In terms of roster changes in 2026, SportsBetExpert currently stand in a category of their own. The difference between first and second place is nine changes, while the gap between SportsBetExpert and tenth-placed Eternal Fire is an impressive 15.
At the same time, even among teams that competed at major tournaments, there are examples of double-digit roster changes within a single season. Thus, 2026 has served as another reminder of just how quickly lineups can change in modern Counter-Strike, especially outside the stable group of top teams.
