Interior of a hall in which spectators watch League of Legends.

Munich Guides: League of Legends

The best tips for League of Legends fans

Riot Games is bringing the finals of the LEC and EMEA Masters to Munich in 2024 - last time this happened in Germany was in 2017. We have put together a guide with ideas for your visit!

League of Legends EMEA Championship and EMEA Masters in Munich:

- LoL, LEC & EM in Munich: Dates and Ticket Information
- Department of Labor and Economic Development / München Tourismus
- Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs
- LEC XPO: Meet the League of Legends community
- How to get to the EM and LEC event at the Olympic Hall (Olympiahalle)
- How to get to the LEC XPO at the Odeonsplatz?
- Best way to get around in Munich
- Munich tips for Gamers
- How to German
- Also interesting

 

LoL, LEC & EM in Munich: Dates and Ticket Information

For the first time, the League of Legends EMEA Championship and EMEA Masters are coming to the Olympic Hall (Olympiahalle) in Munich! The dates for this event are 30.08., 31.08. and 01.09.

The LEC Season Finals and the EMEA Masters Summer Finals are the biggest events in the League of Legends Esports EMEA calendar year. Riot Games celebrates the competitive season by inviting LoL Esports fans to the eventand watching EMEA’s best players make history in the Olympic Hall (Olympiahalle) in Munich.

With such a large and spirited LoL Esports fan base in Germany, Riot Games is delighted to host the LEC XPO in Munich and bring back the roadshow to the country for the first time since 2017.

Tickets for the EM Summer Finals, LEC Season Semi-Finals and Finals

Tickets for all three days can be purchased via ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.de

 

Department of Labor and Economic Development / München Tourismus

München Tourismus is the local tourism organisation within the Department of Labour and Economic Development of the City of Munich and acts as a centre of expertise, knowledge and innovation in Munich's tourism industry.

It also serves as a link to regional and supra-regional tourism organisations and as a professional, neutral advisor to the tourism industry. Together with partners from the private sector, the Tourismus Initiative München TIM e.V., marketing and PR measures as well as tourism products are developed.

Video: Welcome Department of Labor and Economic Affairs / München Tourismus

 

Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs

The Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs is the first of its kind in all of Germany. At its head is Digital Minister Dr. Fabian Mehring. As the leader, he steers the digital transformation of administration and economy in the Free State. He advocates for new technologies and represents the interests of the citizens in the digital transformation.

Supporting the gaming industry in Bavaria is a heartfelt concern for State Minister Mehring. The "Games Minister" describes the industry as the "Formula 1 of digitalization" and is committed to promoting Bavarian game studios. In 2024, over 2.5 million euros have already been invested in supporting Bavarian gaming projects.

Recently, Mehring announced the establishment of a new center for game developers – The GAMEREI – with the ministry's support of 560,000 euros. In the future, teams from indie studios and the games and e-sports community will be able to use flexible office spaces for programming and locations for meetups or events on an area of almost 1,000 square meters in the east of Munich.

Video: Welcome from Dr. Fabian Mehring

State Minister Mehring is very pleased to bring the LEC Season Finals 2024 - the largest annual League of Legends e-sports event in EMEA - to Bavaria. "E-sports has captivated a vibrant and lively community of players worldwide. This combination of digital enthusiasm and cosmopolitanism fits perfectly with Bavaria as hospitable high-tech location."

 

 

LEC XPO: Meet the League of Legends community

The LEC XPO is the LEC’s companion event happening at the Odeonsplatz, in the heart of Munich. Visitors interact with LEC teams and the entire League of Legends ecosystem, ranging from commercial and noncommercial partners to entertainment that celebrates the entire LoL ecosystem.

Attendance at the LEC XPO is free, accessible and open. All activities and content are designed to be enjoyed by all people, from casual passerby, to dedicated LEC Fan, to people who game as a hobby, but do not have a deep connection with LoL. The content, activities and programme are family and child friendly.

How to get to the EM and LEC event at the Olympic Hall (Olympiahalle)

Munich Card

The Munich Card is the official guest card of the city of Munich and offers an MVV day pass (public transport) for the selected area of validity. In addition, users benefit from discounts of up to 70% at numerous museums, sights, attractions, tours, shopping facilities and restaurants.

 

Munich Airport - Olympiahalle

S8 (direction Herrsching), stop Marienplatz, change to underground U3 (direction Moosach/Olympiazentrum), stop Olympiazentrum

S1 (direction Ostbahnhof), stop Moosach, change to underground U3 (direction Fürstenried West), stop Olympiazentrum

approx. 10 minutes walk to the Olympiapark

 

Hauptbahnhof München (Central Station) - Olympiahalle

U1 (direction Olympia-Einkaufszentrum), stop Olympia-Einkaufszentrum, change to underground U3 (direction Fürstenried West), stop Olympiazentrum

approx. 10 minutes walk to the Olympiapark

 

Odeonsplatz - Olympiahalle

U3 (direction Olympiazentrum), stop Olympiazentrum

approx. 10 minutes walk to the Olympiapark

More information about directions by car, car parks and fees at Olympiapark München you will find here.

How to get to the LEC XPO at the Odeonsplatz?

Munich Airport - Odeonsplatz

S8 (direction Herrsching), stop Marienplatz, change to underground U3 (direction Moosach/Olympiazentrum) or U6 (direction Garching-Forschungszentrum), stop Odeonsplatz

S1 (direction Ostbahnhof), stop Marienplatz, change to underground U3 (direction Moosach/Olympiazentrum) or U6 (direction Garching-Forschungszentrum), stop Odeonsplatz

 

Hauptbahnhof München (Central Station) - Odeonsplatz

all S-Bahns direction Ostbahnhof, stop Marienplatz, change to underground U3 (direction Moosach/Olympiazentrum) or U6 (direction Garching-Forschungszentrum), stop Odeonsplatz

 

Olympiahalle - Odeonsplatz

U3 (direction Fürstenried West), stop Odeonsplatz

More information about directions by car, car parks and fees at Olympiapark München you will find here.

Best way to get around in Munich

There are numerous ways for holidaymakers and visitors to get around Munich. But what is the easiest and quickest way to get from A to B? We have collected important tips and information on mobility in Munich.

 

Munich tips for Gamers

TerraMars Lasertag (16 years and older)
Experience laser tag in the TerraMars Laser Tag Arena in Munich (5 minutes walk from U3 stop Aidenbachstraße)

FUNtainment Game Store München Zentrum
FUNtainment Game Store is a special shop in Munich nearby Karlsplatz for board games, collectible card games, miniature games, role-playing games, manga, video games and accessories as well as fan merchandise.

Comic Company
Comic Company - specialist bookshop for comics and graphic literature nearby Sendlinger Tor.

Neo Tokyo
Neo Tokyo - small speciality shop nearby Münchner Freiheit (U3/U6) with a large selection of manga and anime items such as books, toys and music.

Video: Sports & Leisure

MUCA
Just a stone's throw away from Marienplatz, the Museum for Urban and Contemporary Art (MUCA), the first of its kind in Germany, has been opened in a former municipal substation.

Deutsches Museum
Deutsches Museum in Munich is among the world's most traditional and largest science and technology museums in the world.

 

How to German

Practical information (closing times for shops, tipping and payments, public drinking etc.) when heading to Munich you will find here: Basic need-to-know information

 

Also interesting

Munich is repeatedly ranked as one of the most expensive cities in Germany. However, a holiday in the state capital does not have to drain your wallet, as there are plenty of inexpensive or even free activities. We have put together some tips for you in our Munich Guide: Activities in Munich for low-cost and free options!

 

 

Photos: League of Legends, istock/Jorge Alia, Frank Stolle.
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