Service Termination Details
Riot Games has announced that the League of Legends Classic service is scheduled to shut down permanently on January 1, 2027. This decision comes shortly after the mode's initial release in July 2026. While the service will no longer be available as a standalone experience, the developer has stated that it plans to bring Classic back in the future as a rotating event mode.
Players currently accessing the mode should note that availability is restricted to specific windows in several regions. Access is limited to weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and weekends from Saturday 10:00 a.m. to Sunday 1:00 a.m. These constraints remain in effect until the final service date. Furthermore, the in-game store for this mode is now restricted to only champions, runes, and rune pages, and Riot Games will issue refunds for any Classic-specific content that becomes unusable following the shutdown.
Recent Updates and Current Status
Despite the upcoming closure, the developer recently deployed patch 26.21 to the mode. This update introduced several new champions to the roster, including Mordekaiser, Yorick, Hecarim, and Lucian. Players looking for more information regarding the transition can visit the official announcement for further details on the sunsetting process.
- Service End Date: January 2027
- Initial Release: July 2026
- Patch 26.21 Additions: Mordekaiser, Yorick, Hecarim, and Lucian
- Regional Access: Weekdays 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and weekends Saturday 10:00 a.m. to Sunday 1:00 a.m.
- Future Plans: Return as a future event mode
The shift in strategy reflects Riot Games' current management of the Classic experience. Players who invested in content specific to this mode are encouraged to monitor their accounts for refund notifications as the January deadline approaches. The restriction of the in-game store to essential items like runes and champions suggests a focus on stabilizing the remaining time for active participants before the servers go offline permanently.