Opera GX and Riot Games strike a partnership to deliver exclusive drops and first ever Co-Streamer Hub to League of Legends Esports global events

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Opera GX (OPRA) announced a multi-year partnership with Riot Games as the Preferred Browser Partner for League of Legends Esports global events, beginning with Worlds 2024. Opera GX will provide a Co-Streamer Hub with filters for language and up to 75 co-streamers, a Riot Corner interactive tournament directory with timezone-aware calendar, and six downloadable official LoL mods from GX.store.

Exclusive Worlds 2024 digital drops and other content will be available free to Opera GX users, with features rolling out starting September 25, 2024 during the Worlds play-in rounds.

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Multi-year preferred-browser partnership with Riot Games creates fan engagement features and exclusive digital drops starting September 25th.

The deal positions Opera GX as the "Preferred Browser Partner" for League of Legends Esports global events and delivers product integrations: a centralized Co‑Streamer Hub, a "Riot Corner" tournament directory, and six downloadable LoL mods from GX.store that unlock the features. The direct mechanism here is feature gating: users must install Opera GX and at least one official mod to access the Riot Corner and related interactive calendar functions.

Key dependencies and risks include execution of the technical integrations, user adoption of the browser/mod workflow, and timely delivery by September 25th to coincide with Worlds play‑ins. The announcement frames this as a multi‑year partnership, but concrete metrics (adoption targets, commercial terms, or audience reach guarantees) are not disclosed, so the immediate investor-relevant signal is partnership-led user engagement rather than revenue details.

Watch for three concrete items over the short term: uptake metrics around the launch on September 25th (downloads and mod installs), engagement with the Co‑Streamer Hub (number of co‑streams used; the release notes mention up to 75 co-streamers), and whether further monetizable features appear as the multi‑year relationship evolves. Expect observable signals within weeks after launch as downloads and hub usage data become available.

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera GX, the browser for gamers, has become Riot Games' Preferred Browser Partner of League of Legends Esports Global Events just in time for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2024). Opera GX will enhance the viewing experience with special access to a Co-Streamer Hub, Worlds Unlocked digital drops exclusive to Opera GX users, and custom browser mods designed to resonate with LoL players and fans. This multi-year partnership will evolve over time with even more features in the future.

This is more than just another sponsorship; it's a radical shift in how fans experience esports. Opera GX continues to use its platform to empower fans, provide meaningful tools, and co-create an ecosystem that allows fans to deepen their fandom.

As the Preferred Browser Partner of Worlds 2024, Opera GX has created a co-streamer hub. This hub centralizes all co-streaming options and allows viewers to filter streams by language. Want to watch the official Worlds 2024 stream or one of 75 co-streamers? The choice is yours!

Opera GX will have a dedicated "Riot Corner" that will serve as an interactive directory to all of the tournament matches, including a display of a Worlds 2024 calendar. By clicking on each day, viewers will be able to see which teams are competing and when. The calendar will adjust to the user's timezone, making it easier to schedule match watching. To unlock the Riot Corner, users will have to download one of six official LoL mods from GX.store.

Mods will completely transform your Opera GX browser with new animated wallpapers, keyboard sounds, and themes. All users can install free mods for Lee Sin, Renata, Renekton, Varus, K'Sante, and the official LoL Esports theme.

But that's not all. Worlds 2024 is the biggest LoL Esports event on the planet and every loot collector is hyped for those limited-edition items that only come around once a year. Opera GX will offer exclusive drops for free! All you need to do is to get rid of your boring browser, download Opera GX, and claim those items at lolesports.com landing page.

Opera GX will make available exclusive content, including drops, the co-streaming hub, Riot Corner and mods starting on September 25th alongside the Worlds 2024 play-in rounds. Download Opera GX now and get ready for an immersive viewing experience!

About Riot Games
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, to worldwide acclaim. League has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. With League in its second decade, Riot is continuing to evolve the game while delivering new experiences to players with Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Riot Forge, and multiple work-in-progress titles. Riot is also expanding the world of Runeterra through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its popular animated series. Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, and led by CEO Dylan Jadeja, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 3,000+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide.

About League of Legends 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 and high-impact tournaments like the 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. For more information, please visit LoLEsports.com. 

About Opera GX
Browser developed by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA]. Since its inception in 2019, Opera GX has quickly become the browser of choice for millions of gamers seeking a more custom internet experience. Along with countless customization options including color themes, sound effects, background music, and a gaming-inspired design, GX includes CPU, RAM and Network Bandwidth limiters that make the browser less resource-hungry and leave more of the computer's resources for gaming. The browser also includes a Hot Tabs Killer feature, which lets users kill the most resource-draining tabs, and GX Cleaner to purge those old unwanted files.

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FAQ

What did Opera GX announce about its partnership with Riot Games for Worlds 2024 (OPRA)?

Opera GX became Riot Games' Preferred Browser Partner and will provide a Co-Streamer Hub, Riot Corner, LoL mods, and exclusive drops for Worlds 2024.

When will Opera GX features for Worlds 2024 (OPRA) be available to users?

Features and exclusive drops start on September 25, 2024, aligning with the Worlds 2024 play-in rounds.

What is the Opera GX Co-Streamer Hub and how many co-streamers are available (OPRA)?

The Co-Streamer Hub centralizes co-streaming options, lets viewers filter by language, and lists up to 75 co-streamers alongside the official stream.

How do users unlock the Riot Corner and what does it include for Worlds 2024 (OPRA)?

Users unlock Riot Corner by downloading one of six official LoL mods from GX.store; Riot Corner shows a timezone-adjusted match calendar and match directory.

Are the Worlds 2024 digital drops exclusive to Opera GX users and how are they claimed (OPRA)?

Yes; Opera GX will offer exclusive free drops for Worlds 2024 that users can claim via the lolesports.com landing page after downloading Opera GX.