ExpressVPN locks multiyear deals with Riot, G2, and Method

A massive multi-year sponsorship blitz just locked ExpressVPN into three major esports partnerships simultaneously.

ExpressVPN goes all-in on esports deals

• ExpressVPN partnered with Riot Games, G2 Esports, and Method.
• Riot's LEC deal got renewed with fresh terms.
• VCT EMEA and Americas circuits are brand-new additions.
• Method's jerseys will feature the ExpressVPN logo.

Tech pitch targets competitive-gaming pain points

• Lightway protocol is the centerpiece of their pitch.
• Server coverage spans 105 countries for latency reduction.
• DDoS protection during live events is a key selling point.
• Broadcast visibility lands across major regional streams.

Fan engagement gets its dedicated channel

• @ExpressVPN_Gaming launched as a new social hub.
• Year-long exclusive drops and promotions are planned.
• Rare in-game rewards are available across all partnered titles.
• Community dialogue is the stated priority here.

Eller frames it as a gamer-first play

• Zac Eller highlighted shared values with gaming communities.
• His pitch: staying connected and keeping gameplay smooth.
• ExpressVPN wants to feel native to how people play.
• Partner orgs reportedly picked them for that alignment.

Riot and G2 echo the performance angle

• Charlie Allen called esports a culture of connection.
• Riot's EMEA commercial lead championed the expanded scope.
• Sabrina Ratih said G2 competes on milliseconds.
• Her take: fans live online, so security matters.

Method sees a privacy-focused shift

• Liam Whitehead called it a meaningful change for Method.
• Whitehead recently landed several new org partnerships.
• Player and creator protection is the stated goal.
• ExpressVPN's toolkit supposedly enhances its security.