WORLDS 2024 LIVE EVENT POLICY FINALS

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VENUE EVENT POLICIES LONDON

Age Restrictions

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Sign Policy

Banners, Signs and Flags

Banners, signs and flags must be event related and contain no commercial messages, logos, political, regional, separatist or country flags or political endorsements. Banners, signs and flags should not contain offensive or obscene language. Banners, signs and flags which contain graphic depictions must be in good taste and contain no depictions that would offend or embarrass other patrons.

Patrons must adhere to the following guidelines:

Banners, signs and flags must be small enough for one person to hold and no larger than 60cm x 60cm.

Banners, signs and flags may not obstruct the view of others.

Banners, signs and flags should be constructed of either vinyl, cloth, paper or other lightweight materials.

Banners, signs and flags may not be attached to poles or sticks.

Patrons will not be permitted to display more than one banner, sign or flag.

Riot Games reserves the right to remove any and all banners, signs or flags not in compliance with the above policy or which, in their sole judgment, may be offensive to others or in instances where the banners, signs or flags continue to obstruct the view of others.

Camera Policy

The event staff reserve the right to examine and prohibit the use of any camera that conflicts with the policy set by the event. Cameras with professional/interchangeable lenses will not be permitted, nor will monopods, tripods, or flash. Professional audio and video recording is strictly prohibited unless approved by the event. Unauthorized live streaming on social media and other forms of communication platforms from professional and personal devices is prohibited.

Cosplay Policy

Costumes are permitted with some exceptions. For the safety and experience of all guests, full-face coverings are NOT permitted. Large costumes or headpieces, as well as full face paint, fake weapons, and any other hazardous or distracting item determined at the sole discretion of our security personnel are NOT permitted.

  • All final decisions on costumes entering the facility shall be at the sole discretion of the local Police Department, Riot, and/or Event Security.

  • You must be recognizable at all times.

  • Your costume must not be wider than 1.2m across, longer than 1.8m, or taller than 2.4m. Additionally, you must be able to easily maneuver your costume over stairs or ramps unassisted. You must be able to fit through the walkthrough metal detectors, which are 76cm wide and 203cm tall. Any mask must be removed for the duration of the event, but can be put on for short periods of time for the purpose of taking pictures and interacting with other guests.

  • You must also be able to sit in your seat while wearing your costume without obstructing the view of those around you.

  • You must have unobstructed vision at all times (i.e., must not need to remove a piece of your costume in order to see).

  • Armor cannot pose a threat to others by way of sharpened metal edges, spikes, or bladed surfaces. Metal and wood costumes will not be allowed per venue security.

  • All swords or bladed weapons must be blunt-edged and cannot have a sharpened edge (no metallic or predominantly wooden weapons). No weapon may be sharp or pointed enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure, or heavy enough to create a threatening club. Note: Worbla and 3D prints will be permitted, pending that it follows the above weapon restrictions.

  • You may not bring firearms of any kind including air guns or cap guns, as well as any replica weapon (i.e., facsimiles or realistic versions of real-world weapons). Any firearms must clearly be of prop nature and should be made of primary foam and/or light plastics (prop firearms may not be made of wood or hard, metal materials). Cosplayers may be asked to prove that the prop is not dischargeable. Bows are not allowed.

  • You may not bring in any liquids, gels, air horns or other substances which could cause a mess or make loud noises. (This will be at the discretion of the local Police Department, Riot, and/or Event Security.

  • You may not use smoke effects, fire, explosives, or any other environmental hazard in any capacity.

  • You may display your prop weapons only as costume pieces. Do not swing or brandish your prop in any way that could be considered unsafe or threatening. Failure to comply may result in immediate confiscation of the item with no return.

  • You may pose with a prop in a brandishing manner, so long as no reasonable person would interpret the pose as anything other than dramatic effect. Local police, event staff, or management may stop you at their sole discretion.

  • As a final note, everyone attending the League of Legends World Championship for any stage of the event will need to have a ticket in order to enter the event.

Bag Policy

You will be permitted to take an A4 size bag or smaller into the arena. One bag is allowed per person.

Backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags and large tote bags are NOT permitted inside the arena. If you need to bring a large bag, you will need to leave it at the bag storage facility just outside the main entrance at a cost of £10 per bag. If you pay with your American Express® Card you can enjoy 50% off, by joining the Amex® Cardmember lane and dropping your bag, for only £5.

All bags will be searched and screened before being accepted into the bag storage facility.

Bag storage closes 1 hour after show down.

Re-Entry

Re-entry is NOT permitted.

Prohibited Items

Items which are illegal. Anyone found in possession of illegal or contraband goods may also be liable for prosecution; weapons, bladed/sharp articles, ammunition, explosives, horns, whistles, drums, fireworks, flags, flagpoles, inflatables, large umbrellas, glass bottles, flammable liquids in any container, laser pens, professional camera equipment, illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, animals (except Service Dogs), confetti, glitter bombs, balloons, wheeled footwear, helmets, full face masks, Go Pros and iPads, LED signs, food and drink or any other item which in our reasonable opinion, may cause danger or disruption to the event or to other visitors (regardless of whether or not such item is illegal or is carried for specific purposes).

Small, plastic, reusable water bottles will be permitted into the venue but must be empty upon entry.

For a full overview of the O2 Arena venue policies, please see the link here: https://www.theo2.co.uk/visit-us/security

Shoot Notice

This is a live broadcasted event. At the venue, you may be captured on film or video, and your image and likeness may appear in a direct broadcast and be used in the film. By participating at this event, YOU CONFIRM YOUR UNDERSTANDING THAT RIOT MAY USE OF YOUR IMAGE AND LIKENESS FOR TOURNAMENT COVERAGE AND MARKETING PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE VIDEO BEING SHOT, and in any final version of the video or film, including, without limitation, direct broadcast, commercial exhibition, promotion, sale, rental, resale, or other use or disposition of the content being produced. Riot may store and use this content for as long as may be reasonably required to achieve these purposes. Riot, including its affiliates and media partners, may use the content globally, without any territorial limitations.