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ExpressVPN partners with League of Legends and Riot Games—here’s why gamers should be excited

ExpressVPN news 07.08.2025 2 mins
James Laird
Written by James Laird
ExpressVPN partners with League of Legends and Riot Games—here’s why gamers should be excited

Whether you're casually solo climbing or grinding with high-stakes tournament dreams, savvy gamers know the power of a good gaming VPN—faster connections, lower ping, protection from DDoS attacks, and so much more. We know, because we game ourselves. 

It’s also why we’re so excited to announce our new tie-up with Riot Games, as an official partner of this year’s League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Summer Split. And why we’re looking forward to engaging with gamers and esports audiences at this year’s tourney, which is now underway and culminates in three days of finals action at the Caja Mágica in Madrid, Spain from September 26–28.

As the best League of Legends teams and players battle it out across Europe with three spots at the Worlds 2025 on the line, we’re here to offer gamers of all abilities – and gamers everywhere – the chance to level up their online experience with ExpressVPN.

As part of our collaboration with Riot and partnership with LEC, we’re inviting gamers to try ExpressVPN free for a limited time and see why ExpressVPN is a must-have for your online arsenal. Here’s what we’re offering and why you’ll want to check it out today.

ExpressVPN x LEC Summer Split: Try the best gaming VPN free

Whether you’re grinding in a solo queue or rooting for your favorite LEC team at this year’s tournament, ExpressVPN is your ticket to faster, more stable, ultra-secure gaming. To show you what we’re all about, we’ve got a special deal.

  • A 14-day free trial of ExpressVPN when you sign up through our LEC offer page. You pay nothing today and get full access immediately.
  • Plus, free Hextech Chests and Keys available if you join us at the end of your trial

A good gaming VPN isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore—it’s your magic shield and most powerful spell for everything you do online. And ExpressVPN? We’re simply the best, rated the one of the best gaming VPNs by CNET, PCGamer, TechRadar, and many more. 

Why? Well, ExpressVPN works seamlessly across all major gaming platforms, giving you a smoother connection, protection from cyber-attacks, and a powerful weapon to combat throttling. Here are some more reasons gamers love (and trust) ExpressVPN with their connection:

  • Lower your ping
  • Blazing-fast 10 Gbps server network
  • 170+ global server locations
  • Protect against DDoS attacks

So as Europe’s best League of Legends gamers throw down in pursuit of a place in Madrid and, ultimately, the LoL Worlds, get in on the action with ExpressVPN. Whether you’re stabilising your connection, unlocking the full power of an open internet, or protecting your privacy—we’ve got your back on the Rift and beyond.

Check out the offer and start your free trial today.

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James Laird

James Laird

James comes to the ExpressVPN team following 10+ year career in technology journalism. He knows the VPN world inside and out following spells as Sports and TV Streaming Editor at TechRadar, News and Features Editor at Trusted Reviews, and Editor of Lifehacker UK.

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