French esports organization Team Vitality has announced the lineup for its women’s League of Legends team, the Rising Bees, ahead of the 2026 competitive season. The unveiling marks the third consecutive year the organization has fielded a women’s roster, continuing its long-term commitment to development pathways and inclusivity in professional esports.

The Rising Bees will compete in the Game Changers circuit and the newly introduced LFL Invitational, a mixed-format competition that brings together teams from multiple competitive backgrounds. Team Vitality said the dual schedule is intended to provide broader competitive exposure while supporting player growth across different formats and levels of play.

The new roster includes five players from across Europe and South America, blending experience from established regional leagues with emerging talent. Greek top laner Mimi “Owpi” Effraimidi joins after a season with Zerance Bloom, while fellow Greek jungler Chara “Delicate” Giannopoulou arrives as a reigning Game Changers champion. Mid laner Rym “rym” Salloum, formerly of G2’s women’s program, adds veteran experience, while French AD carry Charlotte “Cosmïc” Tranquillin transfers from Galions Pearl. The support role will be filled by German player Natascha “Nayce” Latzel, also known by her in-game alias “Honda CBR 500 R,” who makes the jump from Prime League Division 3.

TEAM VITALITY UNVEILS ITS RISING BEES FOR THE 2026 SEASON

Coaching duties will be led by Serbian head coach Andrija “Klowny” Jovanović, supported by assistant coach Arturo “Godlaik” Pavon. Tamara “Peaxy” Murcia Peaxy will serve as team manager and ambassador, overseeing daily operations and player support while also contributing her experience as a content creator within the organization.

Team Vitality stated that the Rising Bees will train using the club’s existing infrastructure and performance tools, aligning the program with its other professional teams. The organization framed the 2026 season as a developmental phase, with an emphasis on learning, adaptation and long-term progress rather than short-term results.

By continuing to invest in the Rising Bees program, Team Vitality aims to strengthen the competitive ecosystem surrounding women’s League of Legends and provide greater visibility for players pursuing professional careers in esports.