Release & Launch News Hub
Complete hub for every League Classic release page. Dev blogs, videos, PBE access, showmatches, Season 3 Act One, and launch countdown.
Official Announcements
Riot's July 14, 2026 announcement day delivered the full League Classic picture: Riot Yina's written dev blog on July Dev Blog, the Official Dev Update video on Dev Update Video with FeralPony and Phreak, and immediate PBE access on Classic PBE Guide. Classic is live — start with Week-One Status for current week-one status and Patch 26.16 Preview for the August 12 wave.
August 3–5 updates: free Classic Chromas for modern-skin owners on Chromas Now Free, Survive the Jungle on Survive the Jungle, Triumphant Ryze on Triumphant Ryze Returns, community tournament rules on Community Competition Rules, and LCK Legend Match recap (Samsung Telecom 3–0) on LCK Legend Match. Collectors Box on Collectors Box. Official runes & masteries tip sheet on Perfect Runes & Masteries.
Season 3 Act One Timeline
Season 3 Act One celebrates League's past and present with League Classic and ARAM Mayhem Classic-ish as twin centerpieces—both live since July 29. Full Act One context on Season 3 Act One including Classic Pass Season 1, Summoner's Journey, and limited-time Mayhem queue details.
Showmatch circuit: LCS Classic TSM vs CLG July 24 (LCS Classic TSM vs CLG), EULCS July 25 (EULCS Legends Showmatch), CBLOL July 25 (CBLOL paiN vs CNB), and LCK Legend Match August 4 where Samsung Telecom swept CJ Entus 3–0 (LCK Legend Match). Launch week hub on Launch Week Guide.
Access and Preparation
Client setup on How to Access and Classic Client Home. Patch history on Date & Patch. Remaster onboarding on Jump into Classic. Patch-week checklist on Prepare for Patch 26.16.
Champion pool on Champion Roster. Starters on Best Starters. August wave preview on Wave 2 / Patch 26.16. First Council ballot prep on First Vote Prep (Aug 26).
Beyond Classic — Season 3 Roadmap
Dedicated Classic patch calendar on 2026 Classic Roadmap: 26.16 champions August 12, Council vote August 26, September additions, Worlds-tied Pass Act II October 7. Hall of Legends August 17 on Hall of Legends 2026. Partner Program September on Partner Program 2026.
Track Council-facing changes on Upcoming Changes. Live drafting without API stats on Live Week-One Meta. Official laning video notes on Laning Tips & Tricks.