Riot Games Publishes 2024 EMEA Esports Season Review

Riot Games EMEA is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Esports Season Review, now available for digital download. 

The Season Review is an annual publication that provides a comprehensive recap of Riot Games’ highest-level esports competitions across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa (EMEA). Beyond competition results and storylines, it offers an in-depth look at the regional competitive structure, the evolution of league operations, and integrity safeguards shaping the esports ecosystem. 

The 2024 edition, marking its fourth installment, highlights the Riot Games Arena (RGA) in Berlin, revisits the excitement of the The League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Season Finals weekend in Munich, offers a guide to the multi-tiered VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), and an introduction to the Riot Games Global Code of Conduct, 2024 edition. 

The publication is structured into seven chapters, each providing valuable insights into different aspects of Riot’s esports ecosystem:

1. Riot Games / Opening - An introduction to Riot Games, a recap of standout player achievements from 2024, and an annotated map of EMEA esports competitions.

2. Competition Management - A game-by-game explanation of various league operation practices, and a highlight of the new Mental Health First Aid policy.

3. Rules & Compliance, Esports - An overview of key policies, integrity mechanisms, and the ongoing evolution of competitive safeguards. 

4. League of Legends Esports - A new guide to the regional LoL Esports ecosystem, including a recap of LEC player movements and competition results for the LEC, EMEA Masters, and EMEA Regional Leagues.

5. VALORANT Esports - A recap of the VCT season, covering the EMEA International League, Challengers, Ascension tournament, and Game Changers.

6. Emerging Games and Competitions - A summary of the TFT competitive season, along with highlights of organizations focused on grassroots & community-driven initiatives.

7. Partners - A spotlight on the brands and organizations supporting Riot Games esports in EMEA.

The Riot Games EMEA Esports Season Review serves as the definitive record of the competitive year, offering stakeholders a clear view of the region’s esports landscape, key achievements, and evolving industry standards. It is a valuable resource for players, teams, partners, and fans, reinforcing Riot’s commitment to growth, transparency, and excellence in the esports ecosystem.

Previous issues of Riot Games’ EMEA Esports Season Review are accessible below: 

EMEA Esports 2023 Season Review 

EMEA Esports 2022 Season Review 

EMEA Esports 2021 Season Review