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The 2026 LEC Summer Finals Are Headed to France!

The 2026 LEC Summer Finals Are Headed to France!

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Martin Arévalo-ÖstbergMartin Arévalo-Östberg

8 Jul, 2026, 15:23

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Last updated: 8 Jul, 2026, 15:23

A new road trip stop is in the books for European League of Legends action. Riot Games has unveiled that the 2026 LEC Summer Finals will take place in Nice, France on September 18-20.

Over the course of the weekend, France will get to host the final three LEC matches of the 2026 season before teams head to Worlds. 

2026 LEC Summer Finals on French Soil

France is a well-known stop for the LEC when it comes to roadshows. And yet, Nice itself has never played host to the LEC before. The beautiful coastal city is no stranger to esports events, though, hosting the fighting games tournament EVO France in 2025 as well as its upcoming 2026 edition. Now, it's League of Legends' turn.

The venue for the 2026 LEC Summer Finals in Nice is set for the Palais Nikaïa, an arena that has accommodated more than 9,000 fans in the past.

Ticket Prices and Sales Dates9+

If you're eager to grab your 2026 LEC Summer Finals tickets to catch the event live in Nice, then you'll be glad to know that you can already register for the pre-sale on Euronics starting today (July 8). General sale tickets, meanwhile, will become available on July 10, and can be found here.

Ticket prices are dependent on the seating category and day that you select. Here's a closer look at the breakdown:

 Category 1Category 2
Friday€49€35
Saturday€49€35
Sunday (Grand Finals)€69€50

Two versions of the Full Weekend Pass will also be available:

 Category 1Category 1 Prestige Pass
Full Weekend Pass€119€249

The Pretige Pass for the the full weekend is a premium ticket which includes added perks like better seats, a backstage tour, and several digital rewards such as the Dragonslayer Braum skin.

2026 LEC Summer Finals Prestige Pass rewards

Whenever the LEC hits the road, an electric League of Legends spectacle ensues. This time around, Karmine Corp may get the chance to play for the LEC trophy backed by thousands of fans in their home country. But will that be enough to get the job done?

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Featured image credit: Hara Amorós/Riot Games

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