Riot Games Establishes Arbitration Tribunal for LoL and Valorant in Europe
Ahead of the 2025 competition season, Riot Games has introduced a new dispute resolution mechanism for Tier 1 and Tier 2 competitions of League of Legends and Valorant in the EMEA region. The law firm Martens will serve as both partner and secretariat for the tribunal. Arbitration follows Swiss law.
Riot Games has set up an independent arbitration tribunal for professional and semi-professional esports within its Tier 1 and Tier 2 competitions for League of Legends and Valorant across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The aim is to provide a fair and efficient resolution to contractual and financial disputes while avoiding the need for parties to go through traditional courts. Such arbitration bodies are common in sports and are typically established by or under the auspices of relevant associations.