Riot Games has laid out its plans for Worlds 2026 Fan Fest, a three-day League of Legends celebration at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan from November 12 through November 14. Fans can explore hands-on activities, meet members of the community and join a watch party for the World Championship final.
The event is open to fans, but admission depends on capacity. Riot warns that lines could grow long during busy periods and may be capped temporarily. That makes arriving early a sensible plan, especially for anyone hoping to attend a specific stage activity.
When is Worlds Fan Fest open?
Doors are scheduled to open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13. Saturday, November 14, runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern.
Thursday includes a League developer panel featuring Riot Phroxzon, Riot just a capybara and Riot Tiny Bun. A community trivia session, meet-and-greet and an ARAM: Mayhem balance booth are also planned. At the booth, winning teams can propose changes for a special on-site game build.
Friday brings a cosplay showcase and the Coinbase Mundo Dodgeball Finals. The ARAM booth returns, too. On Saturday, Hotline League hosts a special live show at 11 a.m. Eastern, followed by a World Championship final watch party at 2 p.m.
More than a finals watch party
Riot is also bringing Riftbound demonstrations, Teamfight Tactics activities, Wild Rift games and photo opportunities. Fans can explore artist booths and themed experiences built around League’s music groups, including K/DA and HEARTSTEEL.
For anyone traveling to New York, the big takeaway is that Fan Fest is more than a place to watch the final. It is a full weekend of community events. Check Riot’s official Worlds Fan Fest guide for schedule changes and attendance details before heading out.