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League returns to PAX East

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April in Boston marks the return of warm weather, when we emerge from a long winter of non-stop gaming and get together for the biggest video game convention on the East Coast -- PAX East! This year, League of Legends rejoins the show with a collection of experiences intended to celebrate the evolution of both the game and the community that’s helped make League everything it is today.

We’ve been incredibly fortunate to see League become a world-spanning community, one built painstakingly over the years thanks in large part to you, the players. Your support is what’s allowed League to grow, to thrive, to welcome more memories and friends than any of us ever dreamed possible. This ongoing journey is the inspiration for the League experience we intend to debut (that’s right, this show is mobile baby) at PAX East.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the show floor, you’ll approach a mysterious overgrown facade before entering the expansive pathways of Summoner’s Rift itself. Join us for an immersive, interactive journey through League’s history, showcasing both memorable moments from the last six years and the community that’s made it all possible. Throughout it all you’ll find celebrations of seminal community content and personalities, as well as the chance to meet some of the contributors themselves!

We’re so excited about this experience that we couldn’t possibly keep it to just one city -- stay tuned for details later in the year as this exhibit travels to further events around North America.

While the exhibit should be awesome enough all on its own, it’s by no means all we’ve got in store for PAX East attendees. We’ve teamed up with the folks at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and 4 itchy Tasty! Cosplay to build what can only be described as the most Thresh-tacular of photo opportunities you’ve ever seen. Players will enjoy the terrifying privilege of seeing the world from Senna’s point of view -- the inside of Thresh’s lantern (too soon?)!

Of course, it wouldn’t be PAX without the reveal of a new, larger-than-life statue produced by master creature artist Steve Wang, the guy behind previous Ryze, Katarina, and Ziggs statues, as well as the Annie & Tibbers who command the lobby here at Riot Games. Rather than hype it further, we’ll just reveal the subject -- Lucian -- and let you imagine the possibilities. Think about it.

The League cosplay scene at PAX East is always awe-inspiring, and this year we’re happy to support it by bringing back the popular League Cospitality Room. Need to repair a foxtail? Mend a broken wing? We’ll have materials to address any cosplay needs that come up while you’re on the show floor. As always, the room is open to any and all cosplayers (and their handlers), regardless of inspiration, so whether you’re in need of repairs or relaxation just stop by Room #152.

We're excited to be back at PAX and look forward to seeing you there!


PAX East runs from April 22 - 24 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, MA.

234 Comments

Spideraxe42 votes

Hoping to see a new PAX skin

Kar98k51 votes

Urgot

SHEN NANI GAINZ20 votes

one punch man skinLeeSin

VinhBlade8 votes

Genos Viktor & Atomic Ninja Yasuo skin :D

walk with Christ5 votes

Janna as tornado of terror Gragas as pig god Udyr watchdog-man Taric puri-puri prisoner

Tediko20 votes

Hopefully ill get to go but it may take awhile to PAX my bags :3

Sløegr19 votes

This pun was almost as bad as Teemo

VinhBlade5 votes

Why almost?

FluffyLittleFox3 votes

TEEMO IS LUV TEEMO IS LYFE

Avios14 votes

-Sincerely, the Teemo Main that everyone hates. (That's me :)

el dumbnut16 votes

Totally bailed on PAX South but giving East love. We southerners demand satisfaction.

Ashe Jungle4 votes

They bailed on East last year, so it's only fair.

K1NGSPADE7 votes

They did more for PAX East than they did for PAX South last year as well.

K1NGSPADE10 votes

WTF do we have to do to make RIOT give a shit about their southern fan base and show up to PAX South?

BobSilverwind1 votes

funny how riot was founded and is based in the south.... and does everything in its power not to be there

UrPalAl3 votes

It was founded and based in California, like most other companies I believe.

Particulate1 votes

las vegas is where it was founded and where HQ is LCS and all the teams are in cali cus it cali :)

UrPalAl2 votes

It was founded in Los Angeles, the HQ is there too. The LCS was moved to Las Vegas because it's more centered and also better represents League of Legend's growing esports scene. It was primarily just a good business decision.

Real Kali Muscle9 votes

I see, no love for PAX South. item 3070

UNSC7 votes

Sucks to live in kansas :( no events qq

CssWhite09416 votes

i live in Minnesota item 3110

ShroudedCorpse2 votes

Same. item 3070

Perverse Paladin8 votes

North Carolina

Limid19 votes

Psh Fucking Canada item 3110Braum item 3092 Braum item 3110Braum item 3022 Braum item 3025

lucky20112 votes

Poland, am i winner? summoner 31

TrollLol2110 votes

lucky I live on mars kappa

Popstar Bulma2 votes

think that's bad? i live on the ruins of coruscant, the former home of the jedi order

demonicwing04 votes

im from the void :)

N00b School8 votes

Wow, I bet you get terrible ping from there

DKGxJackelBomb2 votes

Your lucky i live on planet #5384 in sector 198. For reference thats 100000000000000000000000000000 miles away from Earth. But i spent 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Human dollars for a entire link of space stations to get internet from Earth. So your lucky your on Mars

smiggie3 votes

Where in Kansas? SoPro Gaming in Overland Park hosts monthly League tournaments.

RhinoRage1242 votes

Dude I live in Olathe and I've never heard of this until now :(

GamerGFX1 votes

texas :/

Jo3512 votes

PAX South! I was just there in San Antonio, tis a blast.

bendòverbaby2 votes

Gangplank

AudioWolf2 votes

I live in kansas and im going to pax east<.<

No Keyboard 3605 votes

i am even worse than mars I live in India :(

Sugabearto2 votes

KC here....Comic Con bro we have CC....Stan Lee is gonna be at our CC

Wideman2 votes

Is Nautilus gonna be there? I hear he is the CC king... ...I'll show myself out...

Phoebe Plays2 votes

I live on mars summoner 12

RhinoRage1242 votes

Same man! I'm in Northeastern Kansas (Olathe).. my parents probably wont let me go to pax :( (i'm 16). item 3070 I've never beenitem 3070

YouCanMilkThose4 votes

I'm driving all the way from Kentucky to go! I'm super excited! I will be cosplaying as a gender bent Caitlyn

and an Ezreal

Do you plan on having special skins for attendees this year? April will be here in a summoner 4 !

BluePaw33 votes

Man wish that Jax cosplay was up front. It probably was amazing.

A Songbird7 votes

Imagine if he had a real weapon...

sesport3 votes

and why were you not a PAX south this year?

LeBoostedAnimal3 votes

im in Connecticut there is nothing here. but a lot of snow.

Sex Club2 votes

I wanna kiss the leesin on the right down there lol so handsome <3

Ashe is Bad1 votes

its all about that lee sin right back there by the crimson akali in the middle with only his head able to be seen, he's the real handsome one, cant u tell? XD

Please ff at 202 votes

there should be PAX Braum

JUPIT3R2 votes

When are you guys going to come to PAX South. It was so much bigger than last year and my buddies and I were hoping to see you all there, but we were disappointed. There were SEVERAL cosplay of LoL champions that you missed out on. PLEASE come to San Antonio for PAX South 2017!!

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