The LEC XPO is coming to Nice on September 19-20, alongside the 2026 LEC Summer Finals.
The event will take place at Jardin Albert 1er, with team and partner booths, games, giveaways, fan art and opportunities to meet LEC creators and players.
What is the LEC XPO?
The XPO will also include a Community Stage at the Théâtre de Verdure. The schedule features quizzes, interactive games, cosplay, meet and greets, live entertainment and more giveaways.
For anyone heading to Nice for the Summer Finals, the XPO offers plenty to do before the matches begin.
LEC XPO opening times and location
| Day | LEC XPO hours | Community Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 19 | 11:00-19:00 CEST | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sunday, September 20 | 11:00-18:00 CEST | 11:00-16:00 |
Location: Jardin Albert Ier, 2-16 Av. de Verdun, 06000 Nice, France.
The LEC XPO is positioned in central Nice, while the Summer Finals arena event is being held at Palais Nikaia. Fans attending both can combine the daytime XPO activities with the finals weekend schedule.
What can you do at the LEC XPO?
Complete the XPO Quest Book
Visitors can pick up an XPO Quest Book sponsored by KitKat and collect stamps by completing activities around the event. Completing the quest unlocks an exclusive reward, while additional partner giveaways will also be available.
Visit Artist Alley and Fan Alley
Artist Alley will showcase League and LEC-inspired work from artists across EMEA. Artwork will be available to purchase, with live activities including speed drawing and an artist selfie machine.
The LEC Fan Alley will also feature more than 40 fan artists and over 20,000 freebies, including stickers, prints and keychains.
Try the partner booths
The partner area will feature a range of games and activities. Kia will offer a speed challenge, while KitKat will have arcade machines and collectible pins. The Movember Barber Shop will provide a grooming stop, and Red Bull will offer personalised player cards, a Baron Smiting mini-game and a DJ zone.
Euronics will have additional mini-games, while ExpressVPN will test visitors' reaction time and memory. Some partner activities also connect to giveaways and other prizes.
Send a postcard to an LEC player
Fans can write an LEC Summer Finals postcard to a player on one of the finalist teams. The messages will be collected at the XPO and delivered to the teams after the finals weekend.
Meet creators and players
Meet and greets with creators and players are scheduled for the Community Stage at the Théâtre de Verdure. The programming will be hosted by French esports personality Lutti and will also include quizzes, interactive entertainment, improv, cosplay activities and giveaways.
Check out LEC team booths
G2, Karmine Corp and Team Vitality will be at the XPO with their own booths. Fans will be able to take part in games and pick up jerseys and other team merchandise before the Summer Finals.
Play TFT
The TFT booth will feature activities based around Enchanted Wilds, TFT's 18th set. Visitors can attempt to build a three-star champion in the Reroll Game, search for hidden Wisps and play TFT in the dedicated Play Zone.
Explore the League of Legends booth
The main League of Legends booth is being kept partly under wraps, but it will include a fan signing wall where visitors can leave their names or drawings.
LEC Riviera merchandise and giveaways
Limited-edition LEC merchandise inspired by the French Riviera will be available to win at selected booths. The event also includes partner giveaways, giving visitors several opportunities to leave Nice with exclusive LEC-themed items.
The official LEC announcement also highlights a Secretlab chair giveaway and a chance to enter a Kia car giveaway, with details provided through the XPO Quest Book and LEC social channels.
Watch the LEC Summer Finals in Nice
The LEC XPO is designed to work as part of the wider Summer Finals weekend. The arena finals are taking place at Palais Nikaia from September 18-20, with the season's Summer champion crowned in Nice and the final LEC qualification spot for the 2026 World Championship decided.
For visitors at the XPO, the Théâtre de Verdure will also host a free outdoor watch party. On Saturday and Sunday, the Summer Finals matches can be watched there from 16:00 until the end of each series, alongside games and activities between maps.
The combination means fans can spend the earlier part of the day exploring the XPO before settling in for the competitive action later in the afternoon.
How to plan your LEC XPO visit
The LEC XPO will be open from 11:00 to 19:00 on Saturday and 11:00 to 18:00 on Sunday. The Community Stage runs from 11:00 to 16:00 on both days, with meet and greets, cosplay and other activities.
Those attending the watch party should also allow enough time to move from the daytime activities into the Théâtre de Verdure before the matches begin at 16:00. The XPO and watch party are separate from tickets to the Palais Nikaia arena event.
For the latest event information, the official LEC XPO guide provides the current activity and scheduling details.
Frequently asked questions about the LEC XPO
When is the LEC XPO?
The LEC XPO takes place on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Where is the LEC XPO?
The LEC XPO is at Jardin Albert Ier, 2-16 Av. de Verdun, 06000 Nice, France.
What time does the LEC XPO open?
The XPO opens at 11:00 CEST on both days. It closes at 19:00 on Saturday and 18:00 on Sunday.
Is the LEC XPO free?
The LEC XPO and the outdoor watch party at the Théâtre de Verdure are free to attend. The Palais Nikaia Summer Finals arena event is a separate ticketed experience.
What can you do at the LEC XPO?
Activities include team and partner booths, games, giveaways, fan art, merchandise, TFT activities, meet and greets, cosplay, quizzes and a League of Legends fan signing wall.
Can I watch the LEC Summer Finals at the XPO?
Yes. A free outdoor watch party at the Théâtre de Verdure will show the Summer Finals matches from 16:00 until the end of each series on Saturday and Sunday.
Nice becomes the LEC's fan hub for finals weekend
The LEC XPO adds a community-focused layer to the 2026 Summer Finals in Nice, with activities extending well beyond the matches themselves. From fan art and team booths to stage entertainment, giveaways and the free outdoor watch party, Jardin Albert 1er is set to be a central meeting point for LEC fans on September 19-20.
With the Summer Finals also determining the LEC's final Worlds representative, the weekend combines a major competitive milestone with a broad fan event across Nice.
