The LEC is bringing more than just League of Legends esports to Nice. As the LEC Summer Finals arrive in France, the LEC XPO will give fans two full days of games, giveaways, artwork, team activations, meet-and-greets, and plenty of ways to celebrate the European League community.
The XPO takes over Nice on Sept. 19 and 20, giving fans a chance to explore the event before settling in for the Summer Finals watch party at the Théâtre de Verdure.
Whether you’re travelling to Nice for the Finals or simply looking for an epic League experience, here’s everything you need to know about the LEC XPO.
When is the LEC XPO in Nice?
Here is the complete schedule for LEC XPO 2026:
The opening times are:
- September 19 (Saturday): 11:00am to 7:00pm CEST.
- September 20 (Sunday): 11:00am to 6:00pm CEST.
The Community Stage will run from 11:00am to 4:00pm CEST on both days. From 4:00pm onwards, fans can stay at the Théâtre de Verdure to watch the LEC Summer Finals alongside the community.
Where is the LEC XPO?
The LEC XPO will be held at Jardin Albert 1er in Nice, France.
Address: 2-16 Av. de Verdun, 06000 Nice, France.
The XPO will be hard to miss, with a giant LEC XPO sign welcoming fans at the entrance and League of Legends-inspired statues throughout the gardens.
What is at the LEC XPO?
There is a lot more waiting for fans than a few booths and photo opportunities. The XPO will feature partner activations, team booths, fan artwork, giveaways, TFT activities, LoL experiences, and a Community Stage packed with programming throughout the weekend.
Here’s what you can expect from the event:
XPO Quest Book
The best way to explore the XPO is to grab an XPO Quest Book. You’ll be able to collect stamps by completing activities at different booths around the event. Complete the quest, and you’ll unlock an exclusive reward.
There will also be additional prizes up for grabs, including a Secretlab chair and a chance to enter a Kia car giveaway. All the details will be available in the quest book and through the LEC’s social channels.
Artist Alley
If you’re looking for something a little more personal than official LEC merchandise, this is one area you won’t want to skip.
League fans are getting their own spotlight at the Artist Alley. Artists from across EMEA will showcase their work, with fans able to browse and purchase artwork to take home as a souvenir. There will also be live experiences, including speed drawing and an artist selfie machine.
LEC Fan Alley
The fan creativity doesn’t stop there. More than 40 fan artists have contributed over 20,000 freebies to the LEC Fan Alley. You can expect stickers, prints, keychains, and plenty of other goodies designed by the community. Whether you want something for your laptop, keyboard, wall, or collection, there should be plenty to pick up.
LEC partner booths
The LEC’s partners are bringing their own games and activities to Nice.
At the Kia booth, you can take on the Kia Speed Challenge, pick up a goodie, and cool down with a slushy. Meanwhile, KitKat will have arcade machines where fans can compete for one of three exclusive collectible pins. The Movember Barber Shop will be available at the XPO. Over at Red Bull, you can create your own personalised player card, test your reactions in the Baron Smiting minigame, or relax in the DJ zone. There’s also a collection of minigames at Euronics, while ExpressVPN will challenge your reaction time and memory.
Send a postcard to an LEC finalist
The LEC XPO will have dedicated mailboxes where fans can leave postcards addressed to players on one of the finalist teams. You can write a motivational message, tell a personal story, or simply draw a meme to make a player laugh.
The LEC will collect the postcards and deliver them to the teams after the Finals weekend.
Meet and greets
The XPO is also your chance to get up close with some of the personalities from the League community. Meet and greets with creators and players will take place throughout the weekend on the Community Stage at the Théâtre de Verdure.
Fans will be able to grab selfies and get merchandise signed, although you’ll want to check the schedule ahead of time if there’s a particular guest you want to meet.
Community Stage
The Community Stage will be hosted by popular French esports personality Lutti.
The schedule will feature a mix of entertainment and interactive activities, including:
- Quizzes and interactive games
- Live entertainment and improv with Lutti
- Cosplay activities
- Meet and greets with creators and guests
- Giveaways
LEC Riviera merchandise
The French Riviera is getting its own LEC treatment. Limited-edition LEC Riviera merchandise will be available through giveaways and prize opportunities at selected booths around the XPO.
These pieces are designed specifically around the Nice experience, making them a particularly nice souvenir for fans attending the Summer Finals. Keep an eye out for the various challenges and giveaways if you want to take some home.
LEC team booths
Some of the biggest LEC teams will also have dedicated booths at the XPO. G2 Esports, Karmine Corp, and Team Vitality will all be represented, giving fans the chance to play games and pick up team merchandise. You can also use the opportunity to get yourself kitted out in your favourite team’s jersey before heading into the Summer Finals.
TFT booth
The TFT booth will showcase Enchanted Wilds, the game’s 18th set. Fans can take part in several activities, including the Reroll Game, where the goal is to build a three-star champion. You’ll also be able to hunt for hidden Wisps around the booth before jumping into TFT yourself in the TFT Play Zone.
League of Legends booth
The developers are keeping the details of its main League booth under wraps for now.
That means there’s still a little mystery surrounding what fans will find when they arrive. What we do know is that the booth will be inspired by League of Legends and will include a fan signing wall, where visitors can leave their name, a message, or even a drawing.
More details are expected closer to the event.
LEC Summer Finals watch party
From 4:00pm until the end of each series on Saturday and Sunday, fans can watch the LEC Summer Finals at the Théâtre de Verdure. The watch party is free to attend, so you don’t need a ticket to the main Finals venue to experience the action with fellow LEC fans.
It’s also an open-air event, so the LEC recommends packing a picnic and enjoying the games in the Jardin Albert 1er. There will also be games and activities between maps to keep fans entertained while the teams prepare for the next series.
Is the LEC XPO free?
The LEC XPO and the Summer Finals watch party at the Théâtre de Verdure are free to attend.
That makes the XPO a great option for fans who want to experience the LEC Summer Finals weekend in Nice without necessarily having tickets to the main arena. You can spend the afternoon exploring the booths, meeting creators, grabbing fan-made goodies, and taking part in activities before watching the day’s Finals action outdoors.
Is the LEC XPO worth visiting?
If you’re heading to Nice for the LEC Summer Finals, the XPO gives you plenty of reasons to arrive early and stay throughout the day. Between the fan artwork, team booths, partner activations, giveaways, merchandise, TFT activities, and Community Stage, there should be something for both dedicated LEC fans and people who simply want to experience the League community.
The free open-air watch party also makes the XPO particularly useful for fans who do not have tickets to the Palais Nikaia. With the LEC Summer Finals taking place in Nice from September 18 to 20, the city is set to become the center of European League esports for the weekend.
Whether you’re going for the games, hunting for exclusive merch, meeting creators, checking out fan art, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the LEC XPO should be one of the biggest community events of the LEC 2026 season.
