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The LEC Summer Finals 2026 are heading to Nice's Palais Nikaia, September 18-20. Three days of high-stakes BO5 playoffs with Worlds 2026 spots on the line, right on the French Riviera.
The LEC Summer Finals 2026 are heading to Nice, France. From September 18 to 20, Palais Nikaia becomes Europe's LoL capital for three high-stakes best-of-five matches and the crowning of the Summer champion 🏆.
This is the third French LEC stop of the year, and for European esports fans it is the destination event of the summer, right on the Côte d'Azur.
Palais Nikaia is one of France's most iconic indoor arenas, set in the heart of Nice. The venue has hosted major concerts and sporting events and now joins the list of elite LEC Finals locations, joining Lyon (Spring 2025) and Paris (Spring 2026) in the French LEC legacy.
The entire live production will be presented in French, making it a particularly electric atmosphere for francophone LoL fans. Each LEC organization also gets its own dedicated ticket allocation, so expect packed team fan sections from across Europe.
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The LEC Summer playoffs use a seeded double-elimination bracket with every series played as a best-of-five. The Nice Finals cover the final three matches, one per day:
The top three finishers at Nice secure their spots at the 2026 League of Legends World Championship. If you want to understand how these teams got here, check out how they performed at MSI 2026 in Lyon.
General tickets went on sale July 10 at 5 pm CEST via Weezevent. Team-exclusive allocations are available separately through each club. Here is what you need to know on pricing:
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The next ticket batch drops July 15, so if you are planning the trip, act fast. Book accommodation early too since Nice in September fills up quickly. You can also monitor the official LEC ticket page for updates.
Nice is the grand finale of a summer packed with live LEC action. The split kicked off at the Paris Roadtrip (July 24-26), where Karmine Corp hosted the first regular-season matches in front of a passionate French crowd. Then came the Madrid Roadtrip (September 5-6), where Madrid Arena ran the first playoff round alongside the Liga Española Finals.
Three cities. One summer. One destination: Nice 🌊.
While you wait for September, you can compete in LoL ladders and tournaments on Amber.gg and sharpen your skills against players across Europe. And if you want to stay on top of the current patch meta heading into Finals week, check out the LoL meta tier list.
France has firmly established itself as the beating heart of European competitive League of Legends. After LYON's dominant run at the LCS Spring 2026 Grand Final, the French esports scene has never had more momentum.
Nice adds a flavour no other LEC Finals city has offered before. The French Riviera combines elite competitive LoL with one of Europe's most iconic coastal cities. Whether you are traveling for the matches or the experience, this is an event worth planning around 📍.
The LEC Summer Finals in Nice run September 18-20. Get your tickets, book your trip, and come ready to witness who claims the Summer title and earns their shot at Worlds 2026.
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