2026-06-27
OfficialLeague Classic acknowledged
Riot's Dev Update teaser pointed players to the MSI Finals for more details on League Classic.
Updated July 9, 2026 ยท Fan-made tracker
League of Legends Classic
League of Legends Classic, also called LoL Classic or League Classic, is Riot's classic-style League project. The full reveal is tied to the MSI Finals, while the launch date, duration, final roster and exact old-school systems are still not fully announced.
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What we know now
The reveal is close, but not every detail is official yet. The safest way to follow LoL Classic is to separate Riot-confirmed information from reported or datamined details.
2026-07-11
OfficialFull reveal for North America
Riot's teaser asks players to tune in during the MSI Finals on July 11 at 11 PM PDT.
2026-07-12
TimezoneReveal date for many Asia-Pacific viewers
Because the North American reveal time is late at night, China, Korea and nearby time zones fall on July 12.
TBA
UnknownRelease date and duration
Riot has not announced the launch date or whether League Classic will be permanent, rotating, or limited-time.
Reveal window
July 11 / July 12
Full reveal window: July 11, 2026 in North America / July 12, 2026 in China and Korea time zones.
QuestionStatusCurrent answer
Release dateUnknownRiot has not announced a launch date. Split 3 appears in reports, but it is not confirmed.
Permanent modeUnknownRiot has not confirmed whether Classic is permanent.
Ranked queueReportedQueue support has appeared in reports, but Riot has not published the final mode list.
Old League systems
LoL Classic is expected to revisit older League systems, but the exact version of the game has not been fully clarified. Treat system lists as reported until the full reveal confirms them.
Classic champions
Several reports point to a larger roster than the original 40 champions, while the final launch roster remains unannounced before the MSI reveal.
Old items
Classic and removed items are expected to be a major part of the mode. Heart of Gold has appeared in Riot's teaser conversation, while other item lists come from reporting and datamining.
Runes and masteries
Old rune pages and mastery trees are widely reported to return, but exact values, unlock rules and starting level are still unclear.
Summoner spells
Older spells such as Fortify, Rally, Revive, Surge and Clairvoyance appear in Classic coverage, while Riot has not published the final spell list yet.
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Reveal
Reveal tracker
The full reveal is tied to the MSI Finals: July 11 in North America and July 12 for many Asia-Pacific viewers.
Season context2026 season
How MSI 2026, Split 3 and the modern League calendar connect to the Classic reveal.
ItemsClassic items
Old and removed items players are watching for, with confirmation status kept separate from leaks.
SystemsRunes & masteries
Old rune pages, mastery branches and the pre-game stat systems that may return.
Old items
Classic items to watch
Retired League items are one of the clearest ways to understand what LoL Classic might bring back from older versions of the game.
ItemStatusWhy it matters
Force of NatureHigh interestA well-known retired item many old League players search for.
Heart of GoldHigh interestA well-known retired item many old League players search for.
Deathfire GraspHigh interestA well-known retired item many old League players search for.
Atma's ImpalerHigh interestA well-known retired item many old League players search for.
Sword of the OccultTrackedA classic-era item whose return remains unconfirmed.
Wriggle's LanternTrackedA classic-era item whose return remains unconfirmed.
Madred's BloodrazorTrackedA classic-era item whose return remains unconfirmed.
Philosopher's StoneTrackedA classic-era item whose return remains unconfirmed.
Source labels
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Official
Confirmed directly by Riot or an official League channel.
Reported
Covered by reputable gaming or esports publications before Riot shares the full details.
Datamined
Found through public client data or leak coverage. Treat it as useful context, not final game information.
Unknown
Not announced yet, or still unclear before the full reveal.
Speculation
A reasonable guess based on old League, but not confirmed news.
Where the facts come from
These sources help separate Riot-confirmed information from media reports, community coverage and datamined details.
Source
Riot Dev Update
Riot's official teaser says to tune in to MSI Finals on July 11 at 11 PM PDT for more.
SourceLeague of Legends Wiki
A community-maintained League Classic reference page that currently ranks strongly in search.
SourcePC Gamer
Reports that League of Legends Classic is real, while the exact era is still not fully clarified.
SourceMobalytics
Tracks expected Classic systems and notes that launch timing and permanence are not confirmed.
SourceGames.gg
Covers reported/datamined champions, items, queues, spells and Season 3-style systems.
SourceEsports.gg
Confirms the July 11 MSI Finals reveal window and summarizes what is still unknown.
LoL Classic questions
What is League of Legends Classic?
League of Legends Classic, also called LoL Classic or League Classic, is Riot's classic-style League project. It is expected to bring back older League systems, while the final era and full ruleset remain unannounced before the MSI reveal.
When is the LoL Classic reveal?
The full reveal is expected during the MSI Finals on July 11, 2026 at 11 PM PDT. For China, Korea and many Asia-Pacific viewers, that falls on July 12, 2026.
Is the LoL Classic release date confirmed?
No. Riot has not announced a launch date yet.
Is LoL Classic permanent?
Riot has not officially confirmed whether LoL Classic is permanent or limited-time.