I’m excited — and a little skeptical — to bring you what looks like the first tear at the roster list for the second iteration of the fl0m Mythical LAN. If true, the iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 in Las Vegas will field a compact but very competitive eight-team bracket that leans heavily on North American VRS rankings and features some headline names.
What Was Reported
According to Insider Gaming, the iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 — the second fl0m Mythical LAN organized by streamer and former pro Erik fl0m Flom — is expected to run at the HYPERX Arena in Las Vegas from September 25-27. The event reportedly plans to host eight teams, with the field allegedly including:
- Team Liquid
- M80
- DENDELE
- NRG
- Wildcard
- Bestia
- Voca
- Chicken Coop
The tournament — billed as the second iBUYPOWER Masters FML — reportedly exists primarily to distribute VRS points in the North American region. Insider Gaming says six of the eight teams will be selected via North American VRS invites, while two slots are reserved for South America to raise the competitive level.
The report recalls that the first FML saw M80 defeat NRG in the Grand Final to claim $12,500 of a $30,000 prize pool and earn 58 VRS points. That prior field included teams such as Marborne, Voca, Rave, BOSS, regain, and Pheonix.
Notable Team Notes
- DENDELE is noted to have recently defeated FURIA in BLAST Bounty.
- BESTIA is identified as one of the South American representatives.
- Team Liquid is highlighted for its early results with new IGL Johnny "jT" Theodosiou, with wins reportedly over Vitality and G2.
The Source & Credibility
Insider Gaming is the outlet reporting these details, and the listed team slate was also posted by fl0m on Twitter. Take this with a pinch of salt — Insider Gaming frames the roster as teams the event is “expected to host,” and fl0m’s social post presents the lineup but does not, in the copy I’ve seen, include official confirmation beyond that announcement.
I’m treating the combination of a promoter’s tweet and a reporting outlet’s breakdown as a reasonably strong signal, but it’s not the same as a formal event press release or a full participant confirmation from the tournament organisers. So while the roster looks plausible and lines up with the stated VRS-invite methodology, I’d still call it an early list — interesting and credible, but not infallible.
What It Could Mean
If the reported field is accurate, the iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 could be significantly stronger than the first LAN in terms of headline teams and competitive depth. The presence of teams like Team Liquid, M80 and NRG suggests the LAN could carry meaningful VRS points impact for North American squads.
Two immediate implications stand out:
- VRS Point Distribution: The event’s stated intent to distribute VRS points in North America could provide much-needed LAN opportunities for NA rosters, especially given the reported imbalance against South America in VRS access.
- South American Contenders Included: With two South American slots (including DENDELE and BESTIA), the tournament may be aiming for a higher overall level of play than a strictly NA-only field would offer.
That said, the wording in the reporting — “expected to host” — and the reliance on a promoter tweet means I’m keeping expectations measured. This could be the confirmed field, or it could change as invites, travel, and roster moves shake out.
Why This Matters
Why should you care? Because events like the fl0m Mythical LAN — if they deliver the VRS points and competitive quality claimed — can materially affect Major qualification battles by shifting opportunities toward NA teams. If the reported Team Liquid entry is correct, the event also becomes an early test bed for new leadership and roster dynamics, specifically for Liquid under Johnny "jT" Theodosiou.
Again, take this with a pinch of salt: I’m excited by the list and the promise of a tighter, higher-stakes NA LAN, but I’ll be watching for formal confirmation from the organisers and the teams themselves. For now, put this on your radar as a potentially significant stop on the VRS circuit — allegedly, if true, and worth following as details firm up.
