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League of Legends New Update Schedules: All Dates of the New Patches

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League of Legends’ 2026 update roadmap has been revealed, confirming three seasons and a total of 24 patches planned throughout the year.
Major gameplay changes are on the way, including the removal of Atakhan and the introduction of new Role quests, generating excitement among MOBA fans.

The League of Legends 2026 patch schedule has also been revealed, showcasing what's on the table for LoL fans. Much like any other year, the 2026 season will include a total of three seasons and 24 patches.

With the removal of Atakhan and the introduction of new Role quests, every MOBA fan seems excited for the updates. On that note, this article will explore the 2026 Season schedules and what's in the League of Legends new update.

When is the New Update for League of Legends Arriving?

As per the source, the League of Legends new update is scheduled to drop on January 8, 2026. Season one will kick off, featuring a theme named “For Demacia." As discussed, this thematic season will be followed by two more.

What Will Be In the New Update League of Legends?

League of Legends Season 1 (Image via IGN)

As mentioned earlier, the “For Demacia” thematic season is scheduled to drop pretty soon, on January 8, 2026. Interestingly, this new year will introduce a lot of changes for the LoL fans. Here's a glimpse of all the changes that have been scheduled so far in patch 26.01:

Crit damage has been increased to 200%
ADC characters can carry a seventh item in their inventory.
Atakhan, the large river monster, will be removed from Summoner's Rift.
Brand new Role quests will be added in the upcoming patch.
Several champions, including Ashe, Jinx, Yasuo, and others, have gone through some major and minor changes.

If you're interested in knowing more details about the patch, check out our coverage on the LoL patch 26.1 preview.

League of Legends New Update: Full Update Schedule

As the developers have already provided a glimpse of the full update schedule, here are the details:

LoL 2026 Season 1 Updates

Serial No.	Name	Expected Release Date
1	patch 26.01	January 8, 2026
2	patch 26.02	January 22, 2026
3	patch 26.03	February 4, 2026
4	patch 26.04	February 19, 2026
5	patch 26.05	March 4, 2026
6	patch 26.06	March 18, 2026
7	patch 26.07	April 1, 2026
8	patch 26.08	April 15, 2026

Season 1 Updates

LoL 2026 Season 2 Updates

Serial No.	Name	Expected Release Date
1	patch 26.09	April 29, 2026
2	patch 26.10	May 13, 2026
3	patch 26.11	May 28, 2026
4	patch 26.12	June 10, 2026
5	patch 26.13	June 24, 2026
6	patch 26.14	July 15, 2026
7	patch 26.15	July 29, 2026
8	patch 26.16	August 12, 2026

Season 2 Updates

LoL 2026 Season 3 Updates

Serial No.	Name	Expected Release Date
1	patch 26.17	August 26, 2026
2	patch 26.18	September 10, 2026
3	patch 26.19	September 23, 2026
4	patch 26.20	October 7, 2026
5	patch 26.21	October 21, 2026
6	patch 26.22	November 4, 2026
7	patch 26.23	November 18, 2026
8	patch 26.24	December 9, 2026

Season 3 Updates

How Often Do New Updates for League of Legends?

League of Legends Demacia (Image via IGN)

The developers at Riot consistently provide new updates. Considering the trends so far, the League of Legends new updates are released every two weeks. Every calendar year features a total of 24 patches.

When Does the LoL Season End?

Based on multiple sources, the League of Legends 2026 Season 1 is scheduled to raise its curtain on April 15, 2026. It suggests that players might receive another major thematic event post mid-April.

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