The professional esports team, VARREL, operated by CELLORB, and CAG OSAKA, operated by Broadmedia eSports Corporation, have announced a team merger.
In conjunction with this, CELLORB and Broadmedia Corporation have begun discussions toward realizing a comprehensive business partnership in the field of education.
VARREL and CAG Osaka Team Merger! CAG's Rainbow Six Siege Division Transfers to VARREL
【 NEW DIVISION: Rainbow Six Siege 】
「CAG」と「VARREL」がチーム統合
CAGのRainbow Six Siege部門がVARRELへと移籍し「CAG by VARREL」として活動します。詳しくは以下をご覧ください。https://t.co/7tlZRTAu1Z#ALLVARREL pic.twitter.com/b0X76KWqlW
— VARREL (@_VARREL) July 1, 2026
Professional esports teams VARREL and CAG OSAKA have announced a team merger!
Based on the agreement for the team merger, CAG OSAKA will transfer its Rainbow Six Siege Division (hereinafter referred to as the R6S Division) to VARREL.
Moving forward, they will operate as CAG by VARREL.
R6S Division CAG by VARREL Launches! Leveraging Both Teams' Strengths for Further Excitement
The players and staff who built a track record at CAG OSAKA will begin their activities with VARREL's R6S division, CAG by VARREL.
By fusing the strengths of both parties that have led the Japanese esports scene, we expect to create unprecedented excitement and thrills!
CAG by VARREL Roster
- Anitun(@Anitube_)
- Chibisu(@chibisu_r6)
- ShuReap(@syu827w)
- Zaka(@arcullyfps)
- DD(@DD_Man109)
- Sparky
- Rento(@RenTnoPanT)
Promoting Comprehensive Business Partnership in the Education Sector: Initiatives Toward the Development of Esports Education
In accordance with the agreement for the team merger, CELLORB and Broadmedia Corporation are moving forward with discussions for the further evolution and development of esports education.
Development and Provision of Original Educational Curricula
By condensing the practical knowledge cultivated through professional esports team management, they will develop and provide unique educational programs.
Dispatch of Professional Coaches and Instructors
They will dispatch active pro players belonging to VARREL and specialized staff with extensive coaching experience as instructors to provide high-quality practical training.
Next-Generation Development Through Youth Activities
They will launch various development projects, such as operating a youth team to train young players who will lead the future pro scene.
Comment from Taro Hashimoto, President and Representative Director of Broadmedia Corporation
We expect both CAG OSAKA and VARREL to leap to the world stage by joining forces. We ask for your continued support.
(Translated from Japanese)
PR TIMES
Comment from Fusuke Toyota, CEO of CELLORB
I am very pleased that CAG OSAKA, which has led the Japanese esports scene for many years, and VARREL can achieve a team merger. We are committed to creating unprecedented excitement and thrills together with our fans, partners, and the community. Please look forward to this challenge that will pave the way for the future of Japanese esports.
(Translated from Japanese)
PR TIMES
All eyes are on the future developments of CAG by VARREL. For details, check the VARREL official website or the CAG OSAKA official website!
【VARRELとのチーム統合のお知らせ ～CAG by VARREL～】
日頃よりCAG OSAKAを応援いただき、誠にありがとうございます。
このたびCAG OSAKAは、VARREL(@_VARREL)とのチーム統合に合意いたしました。
CAGのRainbow Six Siege部門は新たに「CAG by…— CAG OSAKA (@CYCLOPS_OSAKA) July 1, 2026