About Riot Games Seasons

Competitive seasons are structured periods during which players compete in ranked matches to climb the ladder and achieve higher ranks. Each season typically lasts several months, providing players with a fresh competitive environment and new opportunities to prove their skills.

Riot Games uses the seasonal system across their major competitive titles, including League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and Valorant. This system helps maintain competitive integrity, prevents rank stagnation, and provides regular milestones for players to work towards.

At the end of each season, players are rewarded based on their highest achieved rank, and the ranked ladder resets to give everyone a fresh start in the next season.

Season Structure

Each season follows a similar structure across Riot Games titles:

• Season Start: A new season begins with a soft reset of ranked ratings
• Competitive Period: Players compete in ranked matches to climb the ladder
• Balance Updates: Regular patches adjust game balance throughout the season
• Mid-Season Updates: Major changes may occur mid-season to refresh gameplay
• Season End: Rewards are distributed and the ladder resets for the next season

Ranked System

The ranked system typically includes multiple tiers, from Iron at the bottom to Challenger at the top. Players earn League Points (LP) or similar rating points by winning ranked matches and lose them by losing. Reaching certain LP thresholds within a tier allows players to participate in promotion series to advance to the next tier.

Season duration varies by game and can change from year to year. Generally:

• League of Legends: Typically runs for approximately 10-11 months, ending in November or early January
• Teamfight Tactics: Usually aligns with League of Legends seasons but may have its own schedule
• Valorant: Operates on shorter seasons, typically lasting 2-3 months

The exact end dates are announced by Riot Games through official channels, and our countdown timer is updated accordingly to help you stay informed.

Season rewards are one of the most exciting aspects of competitive play. These rewards are distributed at the end of each season based on your highest achieved rank during that season.

Common Rewards Include:

• Victorious Skins: Exclusive champion skins available only to players who reached Gold rank or higher
• Ranked Borders: Display your achievement in loading screens and your profile
• Summoner Icons: Special icons representing your rank achievement
• Ranked Emotes: Show off your rank with exclusive emotes
• Profile Banners: Customize your profile with season-specific banners
• Ranked Wards: Special ward skins for higher-ranked players

The higher your rank, the more exclusive and prestigious the rewards become. Players who reach Gold rank or higher typically receive the most sought-after seasonal rewards.

As the season approaches its end, it's important to plan your ranked climb strategically:

• Set Goals: Determine what rank you want to achieve before the season ends
• Track Progress: Use our countdown timer to see exactly how much time you have left
• Focus on Improvement: Use the remaining time to practice and improve your gameplay
• Avoid Tilt: Take breaks if you're on a losing streak to maintain your rank
• Play Consistently: Regular play helps maintain your rank and improve your skills

Remember, you only need to reach a rank once during the season to qualify for that rank's rewards, so don't stress if you drop down later. Focus on reaching your goal rank at least once.