The Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) 2026 commenced on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Lagos. The five-day event, organised by Studio 18 Hub and Francosh Group with the support of the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Sports Commission, aims to promote interaction and unity among professionals in the entertainment and sports sectors. The event is part of the Lagos Sportainment Festival, which seeks to create a "Lagos lifestyle blend of Sports & Entertainment."
LEAGA 2026 features a wide range of sporting events, including football, basketball, tennis, table tennis, athletics, and traditional games such as draughts, tug of war, ayo olopon, sack race, arm wrestling, snooker, scrabble, and ludo. The athletics programme includes the 100m, 200m, 4x100m, and 4x100m mixed relay, adding a competitive track-and-field dimension to the event. Several organisations within Nigeria's entertainment, media, and creative sectors are participating in the Games.
The event has attracted prominent entertainment and media organisations, including Complete Sports, Dance Centre, NTDA, Deejays Association of Nigeria, Actors Guild of Nigeria, PMAN, Musicians Union of Nigeria, NANTA, Kogond, FAMAN, Citizens 97.3FM, Tamajan, Pulse.ng, Star FM, and Brila Media, among others. These organisations will compete in various sporting disciplines, fostering unity and healthy competition among participants.
The major venues for LEAGA 2026 include Yabatech Sports Centre, Yaba; Studio 18 Hub, No. 18 Atunrase Estate, Gbagada; and Rowe Park Centre, off Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Lagos. The event provides an opportunity for professionals in sports and entertainment to build relationships, showcase their talents, and celebrate achievements within their respective industries.
LEAGA 2026 has several partners, including Salonpas, Pocari Sweat, Golden Penny, Mutual Aids Specialist (Insurance), Fellon BDC, Hazrat Homes, CWAY foods, Lingzhi tea, and Verdant Zeal, which is also a participating organisation. The event's partnership with prominent brands and organisations underscores its significance and potential impact on the entertainment and sports sectors.
Beyond the sporting contests, LEAGA 2026 is expected to provide a platform for networking, talent showcase, and celebration of achievements. The event's organisers aim to create a unique blend of sports and entertainment, reflecting the vibrant culture of Lagos. With competition across several sporting disciplines and participation from prominent entertainment and media organisations, LEAGA 2026 promises to be an exciting and memorable experience.
As LEAGA 2026 gets underway, stakeholders from the sports and entertainment industries are expected to converge on the designated venues to participate in the various events. The five-day festival will provide a unique opportunity for professionals to interact, build relationships, and celebrate their achievements. The success of LEAGA 2026 could have a lasting impact on the entertainment and sports sectors in Nigeria.
Key points
- The Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) 2026 features a wide range of sporting events and traditional games.
- The event has attracted prominent entertainment and media organisations from across Nigeria.
- LEAGA 2026 aims to promote interaction and unity among professionals in the entertainment and sports sectors.
