League Classic Queue Times Force Limited Hours on Taiwan Ser…

Classic players lose the mode in early 2027 but get refunds on unusable items and a free Classic Pass, while Taiwan and Korea players must plan around limited queue windows.

Classic players lose the mode in early 2027 but get refunds on unusable items and a free Classic Pass, while Taiwan and Korea players must plan around limited queue windows.

Key points - Riot Games announced League Classic will end with 2026 Season 3 and go offline in January 2027. - Riot's support page lists January 6, 2027 as the expected shutdown date. - Taiwan and Korea servers get limited Classic queue hours due to long wait times and MMR gaps. - Patches 26.20 and 26.21 add new champions, with updates continuing through 26.23. - The second-stage Classic Pass in patch 26.21 becomes single-track and fully free.

Timeline - 2026 Season 3 end: League Classic stops being continuously open. - January 2027: League Classic goes offline; support page cites January 6. - Patch 26.20: Irelia, Karma, Quinn, Aatrox and Caitlyn added to Classic. - Patch 26.21: Mordekaiser, Yorick, Hecarim and Lucian added; free single-track Classic Pass launches.

FAQ

Q: Is League Classic gone forever? A: No. Riot says it plans to bring Classic back later as a limited-time event mode with adjustments and new content.

Q: When exactly does Classic shut down? A: The dev post only says January 2027, but Riot's support page lists January 6, 2027.

Q: Why can't I queue for Classic on Taiwan servers? A: Queues are limited to weekday 4 PM–midnight and weekend 10 AM–1 AM due to long waits and MMR gaps. Custom games stay open all day.