Where to check if League of Legends is down

William Davis Published 21/10/2022

Riot Games has a total of eleven servers around the world dedicated to League of Legends. Outages happen, so here is how to check if League of Legends is down in your region.

Total server outages are rare but still happen. Sometimes, part of the server gets disabled. For example, EUW could disable Solo Queue for a period of time while fixing an error, or a server shut down every other week for maintenance. It usually happens around 3 AM local time and lasts a couple of hours.

In the case of a total server outage for an unprecedented reason, it probably won’t be correctly communicated. The League of Legends client has a limited number of alert messages to give out to players. In most cases, it will recommend the players check the server status and no further information. Sometimes players check the server status, only to find out that the issue is not server related at all.

If the server is at fault, it’s easy to check it out.

Why is League of Legends down?

The League of Legends gods work in mysterious ways. When a server is completely down, Riot Games usually blames an “error” and leaves it at that. So, if you are expecting a technical explanation from the developer, chances are you won’t get a satisfying answer.

The first place to check the server status is in the Status Site. If there is an issue, it will be reported here. This site takes time to update and might not reflect the problem immediately. Another option to check for status is Riot Games’ Support Twitter account. This account shares exact maintenance schedules, and server problems and is a channel for players to communicate with support directly. If you have a problem with an event pass, rewards, or your account, Riot Support can lend a hand. Send a Twitter DM and they’ll have a fix for most common issues. All game-related bugs should be reported through the button in the client.

Read Also

League of Legends

How is League of Legends Classic different from the modern version? Hannan Mundia League Classic brings the classic League of Legends gameplay and design from when the game first came out, but how is it different from the modern version? The modern League of Legends mode is arguably in its best state in terms of popularity, with a study even reporting that playing LoL can improve brain function. Over a decade of gameplay and multiple marketing tactics by Riot Games have bumped up ...

League of Legends

Best Champions for every role in League of Legends Classic mode Hannan Mundia League Classic sees the return of League of Legends Season 3, but which champions were deemed the best during that time? League of Legends has gone through a lot of changes since it first came out. While the map and item-related changes naturally impacted the game's state, so did the many champion nerfs, buffs, and reworks. Multiple champions played completely differently in Season 3 than they do now. Since League ...

Valorant

OBS Game Capture isn’t working on Valorant and League of Legends? Here’s why and how to fix it Khizar Mundia Several reports suggest that OBS Game Capture is broken, with Valorant and League of Legends streamers only being able to broadcast a black screen. OBS has responded to the issue, confirming that it exists and also provided a way to fix it. Valorant and League of Legends are two of Riot Games’ most popular titles, and they are being streamed on streaming platforms by creators regularly. On July 21, 2026, ...

League of Legends

Dplus sweeps Karmine Corp to win the 2026 LoL EWC grand final Hannan Mundia The League of Legends Esports World Cup 2026 grand final just concluded, where Dplus absolutely swept Karmine Corp to win it all. The League of Legends Esports World Cup may only have been taking place since 2024, but it has already become a key international event for fans and professional players. With a large prize pool and consecutive matches with little delay, fans have a blast seeing their favorite teams ...

Esports Betting

Dplus vs Karmine Corp: Best betting odds, picks for Esports World Cup 2026 grand final Hannan Mundia The League of Legends Esports World Cup 2026 grand final matchup has been determined, but which team will come out on top between Dplus and Karmine Corp? While there were multiple favorites going into the LoL EWC 2026, few assumed that Dplus and Karmine Corp would make it to the grand final. Both teams have showcased exceptional growth, but only one team can win the top prize. While Dplus is ...

League of Legends

League of Legends EWC 2026 group stage recap: G2 crash out as T1, Gen.G and HLE advance Hannan Mundia The League of Legends EWC group stage just concluded, and here’s a complete summary of everything that transpired in the two extremely eventful days. The League of Legends Esports World Cup is already making waves for all of the right reasons. While it isn’t nearly as long as the game’s esports fans are usually used to seeing, it’s still packed with awesome matches in which the best teams play each ...

League of Legends

DPlus players haven’t been paid in a month as upcoming acquisition affects finances Michael Hassall Korean esports organization Dplus Kia has reportedly not paid players for multiple titles it competes in for a period of at least a month as it grapples with financial issues related to an upcoming acquisition. The news surfaced on July 16 that the organization was struggling to fulfill its commitments to pay players. Just a few hours later, DPlus released a statement admitting the issues, but insisting that players had ...