ExpressVPN strengthens its position as a leading VPN for gamers through new exclusive partnerships

• Partnership renewal for Riot Games’ LEC, and new partnerships with VCT EMEA, VCT Americas, G2 Esports and Method place ExpressVPN inside the world’s most influential competitive gaming environments
• Launch a new gaming social hub, creating a space for real conversation and connection with gamers and creators
• ExpressVPN will have a consistent presence across major regional events, broadcasts, streams and creator platforms.
• Fans should expect ongoing incentives throughout the year, including promotions for rare in-game rewards 

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM; 12th March 2026 – ExpressVPN is stepping directly into the heart of competitive gaming, announcing their renewed partnership with the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), as well as new exclusive partnerships with VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA and VCT Americas, G2 Esports, and Method that position it at the center of the world’s most influential esports events, streams, and team competitions. Headlined by the LEC and VCT EMEA, and VCT Americas, ExpressVPN will have a consistent presence across the moments and platforms that matter most to gamers.

As the Official VPN Partner of the LEC, VCT EMEA, VCT Americas, G2 and Method, ExpressVPN fans can expect exclusive drops, incentives, and rewards rolling out throughout the year. You can learn more about individual partnerships and offers by following the links above.

Alongside the partnerships, and to further support the wider gaming community, ExpressVPN is launching a new gaming social channel designed as a place for real conversations with players and creators. For all the latest news, exclusive content, and merch giveaways, fans can now follow @ExpressVPN_Gaming.

ExpressVPN works with all major gaming consoles, enabling gamers to protect their digital privacy, supporting today’s always-online, globally connected and competitive play.

Built for how gaming works

Modern gaming spans competition, content creation, communication and online transactions across a constantly connected ecosystem. ExpressVPN provides privacy-focused technology for players who want added control over their online experience.

Behind the scenes, ExpressVPN’s Lightway protocol and 10 Gbps global server network spanning 105 countries are designed to support low-latency performance, smooth cross-region play and reliable connections, even when networks are under pressure. Its Smart Location feature automatically connects players to an optimal server for their location, helping keep performance consistent wherever they log in from.

A natural fit for elite competition

“The organisations we’re partnering with work with the best players and biggest communities in gaming, and they chose ExpressVPN because we care about the same things gamers care about — staying connected, staying stable and keeping the game smooth,” said Zac Eller, GM, Global Partnerships & Business Development at ExpressVPN. “Our goal is to make ExpressVPN a natural part of how people play.”

For teams and creators, protection is a smart move.

“We’re always looking to partner with brands that share our commitment to performance at the highest level,” said Sabrina Ratih, COO at G2 Esports. “ExpressVPN is a natural fit for us, they operate in a space where speed, security, and reliability are essential. Our players compete on milliseconds, and our fans live online, so this partnership is about empowering both with a safer, faster, and more secure digital experience. We’re excited to welcome ExpressVPN to the team, and look forward to building something impactful together.”

“This partnership marks a meaningful shift in how Method and our community approach online security and privacy,” added Liam Whitehead, Head of Partnerships at Method. “With ExpressVPN’s best-in-class range of tools, we’re better equipped than ever to help our players, creators, and fans stay protected online.”

“We’re excited to extend our LEC partnership with ExpressVPN and build on it further with a new partnership with VCT EMEA and VCT Americas, said Charlie Allen,  EMEA Director, Commercial Partnerships & Business Development at Riot Games. For us, esports is about more than just competition. It is a culture shaped by community and connection. ExpressVPN shares this mindset and is investing in the environments that matter most to our players and fans. We’re looking forward to delivering meaningful activations and exclusive rewards that truly resonate with our EMEA esports communities.”

You can find more information about ExpressVPN and its exclusive partnerships with the LEC, VCT EMEA, VCT Americas, G2 Esports and Method here. Visit our dedicated social channels here. 

-ENDS-

About ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is the world’s leading consumer privacy brand. Since 2009, we’ve empowered millions of users to take control of their digital experience. The VPN was just the beginning; today, we’re expanding our engineering foundation to bridge the gap between online privacy and real-world safety.

Our platform is defined by technical innovation, featuring the open-source Lightway protocol for speed and post-quantum protection, and TrustedServer technology to ensure data never persists on a hard drive.

ExpressVPN now protects your credentials with ExpressKeys, a zero-knowledge password manager, and shields your inbox with ExpressMailGuard. For U.S. users, we also provide Identity Defender to help safeguard personal information from fraud. The portfolio extends to business and lifestyle solutions, including ExpressVPN for Teams, the Holiday.com eSIM service, and EventVPN.

A vocal advocate for digital rights, ExpressVPN is a proud supporter of nonprofit organisations fighting for internet freedom. ExpressVPN has been part of Kape Technologies since 2021. For more information, visit www.expressvpn.com.

Press contact: 

ExpressVPN Press Team
press@expressvpn.com

About G2 Esports

G2 stands as the foremost esports organisation globally, renowned for its dominance in major tournaments, industry accolades, and captivating partnership collaborations. With a dedicated fanbase exceeding 40 million globally, G2 has solidified its position as a trailblazer in the esports industry. 

For further information, please visit www.g2esports.com

About Method

Method is an esports organisation dedicated to creating world-class entertainment and celebrating the massively multiplayer online (MMO) and role-playing game (RPG) communities. Founded in 2005, the company has progressed from a World of Warcraft Guild into a global esports organisation.

ABOUT LOL ESPORTS

League of Legends Esports (LoL Esports) is the pinnacle of competitive gaming attracting the attention of millions of fans since 2011. Accessible worldwide through live events as well as digital and traditional channels, it is one of the most-watched forms of sports entertainment on the planet. With leagues representing regions from around the globe qualifying into three high-impact tournaments (First Stand Tournament, Mid-Season Invitational, and the League of Legends World Championship), LoL Esports offers players a platform to pursue esports as a meaningful and rewarding life pursuit.

ABOUT THE VALORANT CHAMPIONS TOUR (VCT)

VALORANT is the highly competitive, 5v5 character-based tactical shooter attracting millions of players around the world. To foster and support global competition, Riot Games operates the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), a year-long, global circuit composed of leagues and global events spanning EMEA, Asia, and the Americas. Teams compete through four international leagues and global Masters events with the goal to qualify for Champions, a two-week long tournament where a single team is crowned the VALORANT Global Champion.