League of Legends’ Prime League and Girls Girls – Women Play (GGWP) have partnered to remove the import slot rule for women from outside the DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) region.
As a result of the partnership, the process of women looking to compete in the Prime League aims to become more streamlined, opening more opportunities to compete.
In an X (formerly Twitter) post unveiling the partnership, the DACH EMEA Regional League (ERL) noted that it is “committed to increasing visibility, safety and equal opportunities for all women in esports.”
Following the removal of the import slot rule for women located outside of the DACH region, those looking to compete must complete a verification process in order to be considered by teams competing across the league’s divisions.
The removal of the import slot rule aims to provide greater opportunities for women to participate in esports tournaments and showcase their skills in regional competitions.
Maya ‘Caltys’ Henckel, League of Legends player for G2 Esports, celebrated the decision on social media, stating: “HUGE news for any woman trying to get into esports.”
Alongside players, fans of the Prime League also approved of the change. “Nice idea to promote more diversity in the player base. Other ERL (European Regional Leagues) should copy your ideas,” noted one fan.
Riot Games and Inclusivity
Throughout 2025, Riot Games has increased its efforts to provide more opportunities for women and marginalised genders to participate in League of Legends esports.
In January, it was reported that Riot Games will launch a Game Changers ecosystem for League of Legends in the EMEA region, providing an official esports circuit and pathway to the top tier of competition. The developer has yet to officially confirm the initiative’s launch.
In April, the developer announced the return of the Equal Esports Cup for a third consecutive year. Starting on July 1st, 12 teams will compete to earn a place in the Grand Final, taking place at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.
