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League of Legends Next Patch

Official date
October 7, 2026

How we know

Source Riot Games
Confidence high
Last Verified September 26, 2026 at 02:34 UTC
Last Checked September 26, 2026 at 02:34 UTC
Precision Date only, no time announced
Status Verified from the official source
Patch 26.20

Patch timeline

Every date here was read from the official schedule. Dates after the next one can still change.

  • 26.08April 15, 2026Past
    26.08 April 15, 2026
  • 26.09April 29, 2026Past
    26.09 April 29, 2026
  • 26.10May 13, 2026Past
    26.10 May 13, 2026
  • 26.11May 28, 2026Past
    26.11 May 28, 2026
  • 26.12June 10, 2026Past
    26.12 June 10, 2026
  • 26.13June 24, 2026Past
    26.13 June 24, 2026
  • 26.14July 15, 2026Past
    26.14 July 15, 2026
  • 26.15July 29, 2026Past
    26.15 July 29, 2026
  • 26.16August 12, 2026Past
    26.16 August 12, 2026
  • 26.17August 26, 2026Past
    26.17 August 26, 2026
  • 26.18September 10, 2026Past
    26.18 September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
  • 26.19September 23, 2026Past
    26.19 September 23, 2026
  • 26.20October 7, 2026Next
    26.20 October 7, 2026
  • 26.21October 21, 2026Scheduled
    26.21 October 21, 2026
  • 26.22November 4, 2026Scheduled
    26.22 November 4, 2026
  • 26.23November 18, 2026Scheduled
    26.23 November 18, 2026
  • 26.24December 9, 2026Scheduled
    26.24 December 9, 2026

About this tracker

This page tracks the next scheduled League of Legends patch release date. The data comes directly from Riot Games' official patch schedule page, ensuring accuracy down to the exact day.

What Is the Next Patch?

League of Legends follows a consistent two-week patch cycle throughout the year. Each patch brings balance changes to champions, items, and runes, along with occasional new features, visual updates, and gameplay adjustments. Riot Games publishes their patch schedule at the start of each season, making LoL one of the most predictable games to track.

What Changes

  • Champion balance adjustments (buffs, nerfs, reworks)
  • Item stat changes and new item additions
  • Rune and summoner spell modifications
  • Bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements
  • New skins and cosmetic content releases
  • Ranked split transitions and seasonal events

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does League of Legends get patched?

LoL follows a strict two-week patch cycle. Riot Games publishes the full year's patch schedule in advance, so you always know when the next update is coming.

What time do LoL patches go live?

Patches typically deploy during early morning hours in each region. NA patches usually go live around 3:00 AM PT, while EUW patches deploy around 5:00 AM GMT.

Where can I read the patch notes?

Official patch notes are published on the League of Legends website at leagueoflegends.com and are usually available the day before the patch deploys.