Riot Games has officially confirmed that the LEC XPO festival will return during the 2026 LEC Summer Finals. The event will take place on September 19 and 20 in Nice, offering League of Legends fans two days of entertainment, as well as a free open-air watch party.
The Jardin Albert 1er park has been chosen as the venue for the festival. Admission to the area will be completely free for visitors of all ages. The LEC XPO will open at 11:00 local time on both days. On Saturday, the event will run until 19:00, and on Sunday, the day of the grand final, it will close at 18:00.
Traditionally, the LEC XPO allows fans to dive deeper into the League of Legends universe outside of watching esports matches. Visitors will be able to interact with prominent esports personalities, purchase themed merchandise, and try out other games from the world of Runeterra, including Teamfight Tactics and the new collectible card game Riftbound.
This year's festival will feature booths and activities from key league partners and well-known esports clubs:
- Event partners: KIA, KitKat, Euronics, Red Bull, and ExpressVPN.
- Esports teams: G2 Esports and Karmine Corp. The full list of participating teams will be announced closer to the beginning of the event.
The main addition to this year's LEC XPO will be a free open-air watch party. The event will be held at the Théâtre de Verdure, located within the Jardin Albert 1er. This will allow fans who do not have arena tickets to watch the games together. Organizers permit attendees to bring food for a picnic; however, due to the limited capacity of the location, they strongly recommend registering in advance to guarantee entry.
The LEC Summer Finals matches themselves will take place at the Palais Nikaia indoor arena in Nice. The results will determine not only the 2026 summer champion but also the three teams that will officially represent Europe at the upcoming League of Legends World Championship.
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