G2 Esports Cuts Ties with Head Coach Perkz Following Public Statement Backlash
G2 Esports has officially parted ways with League of Legends head coach Luka “Perkz” Perković on November 5, 2026, following community backlash over a personal statement posted online. The organization announced the termination hours after Perković shared a lengthy post across social media.
Contract Termination Follows Social Media Post
The decision came swiftly after Perković published a personal statement on X on November 4, 2026. According to IGN, G2 Esports leadership moved quickly to address the community reaction.
G2 CEO Alban Dechelotte directly addressed the fallout in an official organizational response, confirming the immediate cut. “As a result, we have decided to terminate our collaboration with the individual,” Dechelotte stated.
The organization clarified that the viewpoints expressed by the head coach did not align with G2’s core values. In their public communication, G2 Esports extended an apology to fans who were hurt or affected by the remarks.
Details of the Statement and Reaction
In his social media post, Perković touched on multiple controversial topics as well as past organizational history. According to a report by TMZ, Perković shared his views on abortion, writing, “I cannot comprehend how people do not understand that it is murder, as life is created at conception.”
Perković also mentioned internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate in the post, reportedly stating, “I don’t like, support, or stand with tates,” according to coverage by Everything Edinburgh.
Additionally, Perković addressed former G2 CEO Carlos Rodríguez directly in the statement, claiming that “Carlos’ ego is something that put an end to his esports career.”
Perkz Responds Following Dismissal
Shortly after G2 Esports went public with the contract termination, Perković made another brief post on X, sharing the Bible verse Luke 6:22. G2 Esports has not announced an interim replacement for the head coaching role at this time.
Frequently asked questions
When did G2 Esports part ways with Perkz?
G2 Esports officially announced the termination of Luka 'Perkz' Perković's contract on November 5, 2026.
What reason did G2 Esports give for the decision?
G2 stated that comments made by the head coach in his personal statement did not align with the organization's values, and leadership apologized to fans affected by the remarks.
Sources
- 'This Statement Hurt Many of Our Fans' — G2 Esports CEO Speaks Out After Head Coach Luka 'Perkz' Perković's 'Tweet Bomb' Sparks Backlash — ign.com
- G2 Esports Fires Perkz After Controversial Abortion Comments Spark Backlash — gamelife.ro
- G2 Esports Sack Head Coach Perkz After Tweet Bomb Backlash — everythingedinburgh.com
- Luka 'Perkz' Perković Fired By G2 ESports Over X Rant — tmz.com
