Riot Games Announce Kick Partnership Bringing LoL, Valorant, TFT, and Wild Rift to the Platform
Riot Games has announced a strategic partnership with streaming platform Kick, bringing the publisher’s esports content to the platform for the first time. The collaboration will feature esports broadcasts for League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics (TFT), and Wild Rift, with League of Legends’ Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2026 kicking off the partnership on June 28.
Riot Games stated that Kick is a primary platform for passionate esports fans, particularly in LATAM, MENA, and Europe regions. By adding Kick to its global platform lineup, Riot aims to better serve these communities and expand the reach of its esports ecosystem. This move aligns with broader industry trends, as tournament organizers across competitive gaming continue to diversify their broadcasting partnerships. ESL has similarly announced Counter-Strike and Dota broadcasts on Kick.
The partnership represents a significant expansion of esports content availability as streaming platforms increasingly compete to secure broadcasting rights and build dedicated gaming audiences worldwide.