If League suddenly refuses to log you in, your ping spikes for no reason, or the client just hangs on “reconnecting”, the first thought is usually: are the LoL servers down, or is it just me?
This page is here to answer that. We track recent outages, scheduled maintenance and community-reported issues, and show you how to quickly check the League of Legends server status yourself so you don’t waste time restarting your PC twenty times for no reason.
Current and past League of Legends outages and maintenance
Below is a collection of recent maintenance periods and outages affecting League of Legends. Some of these are officially confirmed by Riot, while others come from large waves of player reports across community platforms.
| Start Time (UTC) | End Time (UTC) | Information | Affected Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | All servers operational | Global |
| 04/01/2026 00:00 | 05/01/2026 00:00 | Global login outage (expired SSL certificate) resolved | Global |
| 05/12/2025 08:47 | 05/12/2025 09:12 | Third-party outage (Cloudflare) caused widespread access/login errors | Global |
| 18/11/2025 11:20 | 18/11/2025 17:06 | Third-party outage (Cloudflare) caused widespread connectivity/login issues | Global |
| 07/11/2025 00:00 | 07/11/2025 23:59 | Client issue: game not launching after Champion Select (workarounds published) | Global |
| 06/10/2025 00:00 | 06/10/2025 23:59 | User-reported lag spikes/disconnects (Riot investigating) | Global |
| 13/08/2025 19:00 | 13/08/2025 22:00 | User-reported login/connectivity issues | Global |
| 31/07/2025 00:00 | 31/07/2025 23:59 | Client issue after Patch 25.15: launch/crash problems linked to antivirus blocking (fix published) | Global |
| 22/07/2025 18:00 | 22/07/2025 20:30 | User-reported matchmaking issues | EUW & NA |
| 25/01/2024 00:00 | 26/01/2024 00:00 | Champ Select chatbox/DM bug resolved | Global |
| 01/10/2023 00:00 | 01/10/2023 23:59 | Widespread login issues reported | Global |
| 24/05/2023 00:00 | 24/05/2023 08:00 | Extended maintenance | TR |
| 26/04/2023 02:00 | 26/04/2023 10:00 | Extended maintenance | EUNE |
| 12/04/2023 00:00 | 12/04/2023 08:00 | Extended maintenance | RU |
| 01/03/2023 02:00 | 01/03/2023 12:00 | Extended maintenance | EUW |
| 28/09/2022 02:00 | 28/09/2022 12:00 | Cloud migration maintenance | BR |
| 14/09/2022 06:00 | 14/09/2022 16:00 | Cloud migration maintenance | LAN |
| 31/08/2022 07:00 | 31/08/2022 19:00 | Cloud migration maintenance | LAS |
| 31/08/2022 07:00 | 31/08/2022 11:00 | Cloud migration maintenance | NA |
| 18/08/2022 08:00 | 18/08/2022 20:00 | Extended maintenance | NA |
| 30/06/2022 18:00 | 01/07/2022 05:00 | Extended maintenance | OCE |
| 30/06/2022 05:00 | 30/06/2022 07:00 | Maintenance completed | OCE |
| 30/06/2022 04:00 | 30/06/2022 14:00 | Extended maintenance | OCE |
How to check League of Legends server status
If you’re not sure whether there’s a problem with Riot’s servers or if something locally is acting up, here are the most reliable ways to confirm what’s going on.
Riot Games’ official server status page
The first place you should check is Riot’s own status hub at status.riotgames.com
This is the most reliable source for confirmed outages and maintenance. Riot updates it regularly with region-specific issues, patch-related downtime and larger incidents.
Open the page, pick League of Legends from the list of games, then select your region. If there’s a known problem with login, matchmaking, the store or anything else, it will usually be listed there.
Downdetector
If the official status page looks clear but you’re still having problems, Downdetector’s League of Legends page is a good next step.
It shows player-submitted outage reports in real time. When you see a sharp spike in reports from multiple regions, it’s often a sign that something bigger is going on, even if Riot hasn’t posted about it yet.
Riot Support on X (Twitter)
Sometimes issues show up on social media before they make it to the status page. Riot’s support account at Riot Support on X is where they often post about bugs, login issues, maintenance and region-specific problems. If servers go down unexpectedly, players will usually see confirmation here fairly quickly.
Reddit and community hubs
Because the League of Legends community is so big, word of server issues spreads fast. Checking r/leagueoflegends or larger community Discord servers is an easy way to see if other players in your region are running into the same problem.
If dozens of people are complaining about disconnects or login errors at the same time, you can safely assume it’s not just your own setup acting up.
Helpful video guide
If you prefer a simple walk-through, this video explains how to check Riot’s server tools step by step:
Why League of Legends servers go down
League is built entirely around online play, so the servers have to handle millions of matches, logins and background connections every day. Downtime can happen for a few main reasons:
Scheduled maintenance
Riot occasionally takes servers offline to deploy patches, adjust backend systems or prepare for seasonal events. Maintenance periods are usually announced the day before, and ranked queues often disable early to avoid match interruptions.
This is common around big gameplay updates, which you can explore in more detail in our LoL Patch Notes section.
Unexpected outages
Sometimes the servers experience unexpected strain. This can happen when a big event goes live, when a bug causes unusual load, or when something fails in one of Riot’s data centers.
These outages tend to get resolved faster than full maintenance, but they can still take anywhere from minutes to several hours depending on complexity.
Regional connection problems
Not all issues come from Riot directly. Some outages only affect specific regions because of routing problems, ISP outages or regional network instability.
This is why Europe occasionally sees problems while North America stays completely stable, or the other way around.
What about League of Legends PBE server status?
The PBE works a little differently from the live servers. It’s a testing environment where Riot experiments with new champions, gameplay systems and UI changes. Because of that, the PBE is far more prone to instability, unannounced downtime and short testing windows.
If PBE suddenly goes offline while live servers are fine, that’s normal. Riot often pushes experimental builds or backend changes without formal announcements. Players frequently share PBE-related downtime reports on Reddit or Discord long before anything appears on official channels.
If you want to stay ahead of big gameplay adjustments before they shift the meta, our news hub and player count analysis offer a broader look at what’s happening in the LoL ecosystem.
What to do if you can’t connect to League of Legends
Before assuming Riot is down, it’s worth ruling out a few common local issues.
- Restart your router
A simple reset can solve routing or packet loss problems, especially if your ISP is temporarily congested. - Run a speed or stability test
Even if your download speed looks fine, unstable ping can cause huge problems in League. - Try using a VPN
If your local route to Riot’s servers is struggling, a VPN can temporarily connect you through a different path. This often works during ISP-specific outages. - Restart the League of Legends client
Sometimes the issue is simply a patch not loading correctly or a session token being stuck. - Check Riot’s support page for troubleshooting
If none of the above helps, Riot’s official support resources cover a range of device-specific fixes.
How long LoL outages usually last
Most scheduled maintenance windows last between one and three hours. Unplanned outages vary more but are often resolved within a few hours. Larger issues involving cloud migration or infrastructure changes can take longer, though they are less common.
Seasonal updates, preseason shifts and major patch rollouts are the periods where longer-than-usual downtime is most likely.
Frequently asked questions about LoL server status
How do I check if League of Legends is down?
The easiest way is to check Riot’s official server status page. If nothing appears there, Downdetector and Reddit are usually quick to show early outage reports. You can also use the outage table on this page as a reference for recent issues.
Why can’t I log into League of Legends?
Login problems can come from several sources: active maintenance, a regional outage, ISP issues or problems with the Riot client. Checking both Riot’s status page and Downdetector usually narrows it down.
How long do League outages last?
Simple outages may clear up within an hour or two, while scheduled maintenance has a planned duration. Unexpected issues can last longer if something significant needs to be fixed.
Does Riot announce server issues?
Yes, but not always instantly. Updates may appear first on social media, then on the status page. Community forums often spot issues even earlier.
Can I play League offline during maintenance?
No. League of Legends requires a live server connection for all game modes, including custom games.
Stay updated on LoL server changes
Server issues are annoying, but they’re also part of playing an online game as big as League of Legends. The good thing is that you now have a simple place to check what’s going on instead of guessing whether it’s your connection or Riot’s servers.
We’ll keep this page updated with new maintenance windows and notable outages. If you want to see how these problems tie into bigger game updates, you can follow along in our LoL news section and keep an eye on upcoming changes in the patch notes.
And if you’d rather use downtime to improve instead of just waiting, our LoL guides are a good place to start.
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