You can enjoy the LEC Summer Finals 2026 for free in Nice, France during the LEC XPO

The LEC XPO heads to Nice, France, this September, as part of the 2026 LEC Summer Finals, bringing a free, two-day League of Legends fan experience to Jardin Albert 1er.

Announced by release on Aug. 13, the event, which runs from Sept. 19-20 in Nice, will feature in-person League of Legends activities, esports team appearances, partner booths and experiences from other Riot Games titles. And of course, a watch-party for the LEC Summer Finals, which take place over the weekend. Here’s what we know:

A free LEC Summer Finals supporters event will arrive in Nice, France in September

The LEC XPO offers fans who don’t have tickets to the LEC Summer Finals arena a chance to watch the matches together with their fellow fans. The watch party is a new addition to this year's Summer Finals program. Held outdoors at the Théâtre de Verdure, the venue will offer fans a seaside setting to watch the LEC matches on a large screen in the idyllic city of Nice.

The XPO will run from 11am to 7pm Saturday and from 11am to 6pm Sunday. Organizers said the event is designed to bring fans together beyond the competition inside Palais Nikaïa, (where the LEC Summer Finals 2026 will take place) to celebrate the broader League of Legends community and culture.

Fans attending the XPO can visit booths operated by sponsorship partners, while G2 Esports and Karmine Corp are also scheduled to appear, with additional teams expected to be announced later.

While admission to both the XPO and watch party is free, organizers encourage fans planning to attend the watch party to reserve a ticket in advance to guarantee entry.

The 2026 LEC Summer Finals will take place in Nice as part of a three-day competition featuring the best teams from the League of Legends EMEA Championship.

The LEC Summer Finals and XPO will take place Sept. 19-20 in Nice, with the XPO located at Jardin Albert 1er in the city center.