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

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 buffs for Ambressa, Galio, and more, along with Anivia, Ashe, and more nerfs, players can't wait to explore the second phase of season 2, “Pandemonium” Act I. 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 May 13, 2026. According to the officials, this (patch 26.10) will be the second update of “Pandmonium."

What Will Be In the New Update League of Legends?

As mentioned earlier, the “Pandemonium” Act 1, part 2 will go live on May 13, 2026. According to Matt Leaung Harrison, LoL's Lead Gameplay Designer, they're about to make some interesting changes in the upcoming patch. On his X (formerly Twitter) handle, he shared those interesting details. Therefore, here's a brief on all the changes:

The following Champions are receiving buffs:

• Ambessa
• Galio
• Wukong
• Zeri

The following Champions are receiving nerfs:

• Anivia
• Ashe
• Naafiri
• Shyvana
• Zed

Apart from these, these Heroes will receive a few adjustments to make them more sustainable in the upcoming patch:

• Lee Sin
• Quinn

The aforementioned champion changes are the only tweaks for the upcoming patch. Matt Leung-Harrison has confirmed that the developers have planned some massive system adjustments, too, based on the name “Pandemonium” to make Act I more chaotic.

And as per the plan, here are buffs and nerfs:

System Buffs

• Lich Bane
• Stormraider's Surge
• Doran's Bow
• Doran's Helm

System Nerfs

• Deathfire Touch
• Gluttonous Greaves

Most of these systems are starting items and might shift the meta a bit, depending on players' usage.

If you're interested in knowing more details about the patch, check out our coverage on the LoL Patch 26.10 Review.

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

LoL 2026 Season 2 Updates

LoL 2026 Season 3 Updates

How Often Do New Updates Arrive for League of Legends?

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 2 phase 2 is scheduled to raise its curtain on May 13, 2026.

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