League of Legends

Overview

It popularised the free-to-play MOBA and built a seasonal structure and competitive scene that many online games later copied. Champions are added and rebalanced regularly, which keeps the roster in flux.

Videos

Awards

2024 · The Game Awards Best Esports Game
2021 · The Game Awards Best Esports Game
2020 · The Game Awards Best Esports Game
2019 · The Game Awards Best Esports Game
2011 · Golden Joystick Awards Free-To-Play Game of the Year
2010 · Golden Joystick Awards Online Game of the Year
2010 · Game Developers Choice Awards Best New Online Game (GDC Online Awards)

Community

Players around the world share their experiences, tips and creative builds. If you're stuck, check the community — someone has probably been there before you.

News League of Legends
Riot Boss: Many Smart Reasons Not To Make The LoL MMO

Marc Merrill says there are plenty of good arguments against building the League of Legends MMO, but Riot is going ahead anyway.

Herald 3 Oct 2026
News League of Legends
South Korea takes five esports medals at Asian Games

South Korea closed the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with two golds, a silver and two bronzes, led by a second straight League of Legends title.

Herald 3 Oct 2026
News League of Legends
LEC commissioner on growing the league beyond Berlin

Artem Bykov says six arena shows a year are the way to grow the League of Legends European Championship while keeping its formats at home.

Herald 26 Sept 2026