Riot Games Launches Dispute Resolution for Esports in EMEA

Ahead of the 2025 esports season, Riot Games is leveling-up its esports ecosystem in EMEA by launching a Dispute Resolution for esports in the region. 

An independent court of arbitration, the Dispute Resolution for Riot Games’ Esports (EMEA) will address and resolve contractual and financial issues that occur in professional and semi-professional leagues in the region. Serving players, coaches, and teams in the LoL Esports and VALORANT Esports ecosystems, the initiative will bring a whole new level of professionalism, contractual stability, and integrity to Riot Games’ esports in EMEA. 

To make sure the initiative is fair, efficient, and accessible, Riot Games will employ Martens - a European sports and dispute resolution law firm -  to act as the Dispute Resolution’s secretariat. The law firm will be responsible for the administration of the Dispute Resolution and the selection of arbitrators, who will make decisions independent from Riot Games.

“We're committed to maintaining healthy, professional esports ecosystems and this initiative is another step towards enhancing what we offer our partners who are helping us build a bright future for esports,” said Whalen Rozelle, Chief Operating Officer, Esports at Riot Games. “This initiative will better serve our players, coaches, and teams across EMEA, providing them access to legal support should they need it.” 

“Esports continues to evolve and we believe maintaining contractual stability and integrity is becoming more important,” said Valérie Horyna, EMEA Esports Rules & Compliance Manager at Riot Games. “Solving contractual disputes has historically been very complex, especially in EMEA, which has different legal processes across many countries. We’re seeking to help solve these issues, providing an easy-to-access platform for our stakeholders.”

Starting today, players, coaches, and teams can access the Dispute Resolution for Riot Games’ Esports in EMEA for a variety of issues they are experiencing, including those related to unpaid salaries, bonuses, prize money, and transfer disputes.

Visit competitiveops.riotgames.com to learn more about the Dispute Resolution for Riot Games’ Esports in EMEA.