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CCT applies Invite Exception 6 to Benched Gods / MORROW, Mellren

CCT applied Invite Exception 6 to Benched Gods / MORROW and Mellren. Both rosters' ongoing and future CCT matches are forfeited.

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Key facts

  • Whenrestrictions run Oct. 29, 2026 to April 29, 2028
  • WhoBenched Gods / MORROW and Mellren
  • Changeongoing and future CCT matches of both rosters are forfeited

CCT announced on X on Oct. 29, 2026, that it has applied Invite Exception 6 to two teams, Benched Gods / MORROW and Mellren.

Restriction periods

For both Benched Gods / MORROW and Mellren, the restriction period runs from Oct. 29, 2026, to April 29, 2028.

CCT wrote that all ongoing and future matches involving these rosters within CCT have been forfeited as a result.

What CCT says about the decision

The organizer wrote that the affected rostered players and further details are set out in a document called CCT - Invite Exceptions (Public), which the post links to.

CCT also described the nature of the decision:

“This is a CCT-only eligibility decision, not a finding of wrongdoing of any team or team member.” – CCT on X, Oct. 29, 2026

Why it matters

All ongoing and future CCT matches involving the two rosters are forfeited, and the restriction on both teams runs until April 29, 2028.

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