LoL Patch Schedule 2026
Every League of Legends patch date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one.
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All 24 patch dates for 2026, based on Riot's officially announced schedule. The countdown and Live/Upcoming status above always reflect your own clock, so they stay accurate without us updating anything.
Full 2026 Patch Schedule
| Patch | Date | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.01 | January 8, 2026 | Season 1 opener — For Demacia | |
| 26.02 | January 22, 2026 | — | |
| 26.03 | February 4, 2026 | — | |
| 26.04 | February 19, 2026 | — | |
| 26.05 | March 4, 2026 | — | |
| 26.06 | March 18, 2026 | — | |
| 26.07 | April 1, 2026 | — | |
| 26.08 | April 15, 2026 | — | |
| 26.09 | April 29, 2026 | Midseason update, Season 2 opener | |
| 26.10 | May 13, 2026 | — | |
| 26.11 | May 28, 2026 | — | |
| 26.12 | June 10, 2026 | — | |
| 26.13 | June 24, 2026 | — | |
| 26.14 | July 15, 2026 | — | |
| 26.15 | July 29, 2026 | — | |
| 26.16 | August 12, 2026 | — | |
| 26.17 | August 26, 2026 | Season 3 opener | |
| 26.18 | September 10, 2026 | — | |
| 26.19 | September 23, 2026 | Worlds prep begins | |
| 26.20 | October 7, 2026 | Worlds patch — competitive balance locked in | |
| 26.21 | October 21, 2026 | — | |
| 26.22 | November 4, 2026 | — | |
| 26.23 | November 18, 2026 | — | |
| 26.24 | December 9, 2026 | Season finale — preseason preview |
24 patches across 3 seasons. 2026 is split into three 8-patch seasons: Season 1 "For Demacia" (Jan-Apr), Season 2 (Apr-Aug), and Season 3 (Aug-Dec). Each season typically opens with a bigger content patch (26.01, 26.09, 26.17).
FAQ: Patch Schedule Questions
How often does League of Legends get patched?
Roughly every two weeks, with occasional longer gaps around holidays (like the end of June/early July) or major events.
What day of the week do patches release?
Usually Tuesday/Wednesday (late night to early morning), though season-opening patches sometimes land on Thursdays instead.
Why does the meta feel more stable in October?
Riot deliberately locks in competitive balance a few patches before Worlds (patch 26.20) so the tournament meta doesn't shift mid-event.
