Classic Launch Times by Region
League Classic global launch times July 29, 2026. Synchronized 8:00 AM PT activation across NA, EU, KR, and all major servers with timezone conversions.
Synchronized Global Launch
Unlike typical patch rollouts that stagger by region, Riot confirmed League Classic activates at the same moment worldwide on July 29, 2026. The anchor time is 8:00 AM PDT (11:00 AM EDT) per Riot's Classic FAQ and Polygon's launch coverage — meaning every server outside China goes live simultaneously rather than waiting for local patch maintenance windows.
Patch 26.15 itself may deploy on the standard regional stagger earlier in the day. Classic mode within the client unlocks at the synchronized global window. Check Release Countdown for live tracking and Launch Day Live for day-one queue access.
Launch Times by Region
North America West: 8:00 AM PDT Wednesday, July 29. North America East: 11:00 AM EDT. Brazil: 12:00 PM BRT. United Kingdom: 4:00 PM BST. Western Europe: 5:00 PM CEST. Korea: 12:00 AM KST Thursday, July 30. Japan: 12:00 AM JST Thursday, July 30. Australia East: 1:00 AM AEST Thursday, July 30.
Oceania, Southeast Asia, and other Riot-supported regions follow the same synchronized activation. China operates on a separate publishing arrangement — check local League channels for Classic availability in CN servers.
What to Do Before Your Local Window
Pre-download Patch 26.15 via the Riot Client before your region's Classic window. Configure rune page templates on Set Up Rune Pages and identify starter champions on Best Starters. If your region activates late at night, queue Co-op vs AI first rather than entering peak-hour Draft immediately.
Regional showmatch VODs on LCS Classic TSM vs CLG and EULCS Legends Showmatch preview Classic pacing before you queue. For server congestion during the first hours, read Server & Queue Guide.
Post-Launch Schedule
Launch week continues with LCK Legend Match August 4 on LCK Legend Match. Hall of Legends next inductee reveal August 17 on Hall of Legends 2026. Partner Program applications September 1–30 on Partner Program 2026.
Week-one strategy on First Week Guide. Live meta rankings refresh on Overall Tier List as day-one data accumulates — see Day-One Meta for detailed pick and ban priorities.