Manchester City Esports has made a thrilling announcement by launching its first professional team for Rocket League. This marks a significant step as it becomes the only Premier League club currently competing in this sports game. Fans can look forward to their debut at the RLCS 2026 Kick-Off Weekend, a much-anticipated event.
Rocket League Roster Details
The newly formed Rocket League team consists of three talented players: Aston ‘Accro’ Smith, William ‘ejby’ Lorentzen, and Dane Christian ‘TempoH’ Mortensen. They have previously teamed up at Lyost Esports, showcasing their skills in the Coup De France Slash 2025 season and various Monthly Cash Cups. Their gameplay will be guided by coach Noah ‘n0ah’ Hinder, who brings a wealth of experience from teams such as Moist Esports and Lyost Esports since his professional journey began in 2018.
Manchester City Esports will unveil its roster at the RLCS 2026 Kick-Off Weekend, competing against NOVO Esports from December 5th to 7th, 2025, in a bid to secure a spot in the prestigious Boston Major.
Rocket League, a game blending elements of football with high-speed racing cars, has cultivated an enthusiastic player base since its 2015 release, along with an annual esports circuit through RLCS.
Manchester City Esports in 2025
This year has been transformative for Manchester City Esports, as it expanded into EA FC 26, Fortnite, and introduced activations in Roblox. The club celebrated a major victory in EA FC 26, clinching the ePremier League 2025 Finals and earning a substantial prize.
In its commitment to nurturing esports talent, Manchester City Esports launched an academy program in June, offering a Level 2 certificate in Esports and an opportunity for students to earn a Level 3 Extended Diploma after two years.