Riot Terminates Movistar KOI’s VCT EMEA Partnership Agreement

Riot Games has officially terminated the partnership agreement of Movistar KOI, a division of OverActive Media, within the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA league. The decision, announced in September 2025, stems from an alleged breach of contractual obligations regarding co-streaming requirements. While Riot did not provide granular details, the conflict appears centered on the organization's failure to utilize prominent content creator Ibai Llanos for mandated co-streaming activities, leading to a dispute over the fulfillment of production and talent commitments.

The termination specifically impacts Movistar KOI’s status in the VCT EMEA tier-one ecosystem, though it does not affect the organization’s participation in other Riot-sanctioned leagues, such as EMEA Challengers Spain: Rising. OverActive Media leadership has expressed strong disagreement with the decision, characterizing the move as unfair while confirming the organization will exit the Valorant tier-one space following the 2025 season.

Riot intends to replace Movistar KOI with a new team for the 2026 season, with an announcement regarding the successor expected prior to the start of the next competitive cycle. Industry speculation has identified organizations such as Gentle Mates and Team Falcons as potential candidates for the vacant slot, though no official selection has been confirmed. This development highlights the ongoing enforcement of strict operational and content-related mandates within Riot’s franchised esports structures, as well as the continued volatility surrounding team participation in top-tier global leagues.