League of Legends Server Status: How to Check If LoL is Down

Karan |  Published: January 09, 2025
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League of Legends servers occasionally need maintenance or experience technical issues. With the current LoL 2025 ranked season reset happening, many players are wondering if LoL is down or if they’re experiencing connection problems on their end.

Let’s break down what’s happening with the League of Legends servers right now and how you can check the server status anytime you run into issues.

Last updated: January 9, 2025. We regularly update this article to reflect the current LoL server status and maintenance schedules. (This article is based on NA Region)

Is League of Legends Down Right Now?

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Image Credit: Riot Games (screenshot via GameTechAnime)

Yes, League of Legends is currently experiencing scheduled downtime for the rollout of Patch 15.1 and the ranked season reset. Ranked queues are being disabled starting January 9, 2025, at 1:30 AM PST (Pacific Standard Time), and the servers will completely shut down at 3:00 AM PST.

During this maintenance period, which is expected to last about 4 hours, any ongoing games will end in a draw, and their stats won’t be recorded.

It’s important to note that maintenance times vary by region. For example, while NA servers might be down at 1:30 AM PST, EUW, EUNE, and other regions follow different schedules. Additionally, Riot has disabled account transfers temporarily as they prepare for the ranked season transition.

How to Check League of Legends Server Status

Keeping track of League’s server status is pretty straightforward, and there are several ways to do it. The most reliable method is checking Riot Games’ official server status page. This page updates in real-time and shows any ongoing issues, scheduled maintenance, or resolved problems.

You can also follow League of Legends’ official social media accounts, particularly Twitter/X, where they post updates about server status and maintenance schedules. The League client itself usually displays notifications about ongoing server issues or scheduled maintenance as well.

Another good practice is joining your region’s League of Legends Discord server, where players often share information about server status and other game-related updates. The community there is usually quick to report any issues they encounter.

Remember that different regions may experience different issues at different times, so make sure you’re checking the status for your specific server region. Whether you play on NA, EUW, EUNE, or any other server, staying informed about server status can save you time and frustration when trying to join a game.

How to Fix League of Legends Connection Issues

Currently, the server downtime is part of planned maintenance for the ranked reset and patch deployment, so there’s nothing to “fix” on your end. However, if you’re still experiencing problems after the maintenance period ends, there are several things you can check.

  • First, make sure your internet connection is stable by running a quick speed test.
  • If your connection looks good, try restarting your router and the League client. Sometimes, the simplest solutions work best.
  • If problems persist, clearing the League of Legends game cache or reinstalling the game might help resolve any lingering issues.

Trust me, we all know how frustrating it can be when you’re ready to climb the ranked ladder and run into server issues. But by keeping an eye on these status updates, you can better plan your gaming sessions and avoid any unexpected downtime surprises.

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Kanu is a veteran gaming journalist and industry insider whose work has appeared in prominent outlets including Dexerto and PCInvasion. Drawing from his experience across multiple gaming genres, he brings deep, firsthand knowledge to his coverage of the gaming and entertainment landscape.