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LoL Game Modes Right Now

Four rotating modes are live in League of Legends right now: ARAM: Mayhem, Arena, League Classic and Ranked 5s. League Classic ends on January 6, 2027.

ARAM: Mayhem art from the League client

Live now

ARAM: Mayhem

ARAM with Augments: you pick one at the start and another at levels 3, 7, 11 and 15, and you can only choose them while you're dead.

ARAM Mayhem builds, augments and tier list →

Started (the day Patch 25.21 went live), 388 days ago.

Ends No end date announced

“ARAM: Mayhem will stick around until further notice.” Riot support: ARAM: Mayhem

Riot first said it would be live through 25.24, then kept it. The client stopped flagging its queue as limited-time in Patch 26.3. Journey to Stardom, a music event inside Mayhem, started October 21, 2026, and its progress ends January 27, 2027.

Arena art from the League client

Live now

Arena

Eight teams of two fight short rounds in small arenas, picking Augments between rounds until one duo is left.

Started (the day Patch 25.13 went live), 507 days ago.

Ends No end date announced

“For the foreseeable future, Arena will be embracing Bravery and Crowd Favorites every Wednesday.” Patch 26.16 notes

The promised year ran out in June 2026 and Arena stayed. Riot hasn't put an end date on it since.

League Classic art from the League client

Live now

League Classic

A separate take on early League, with classic champion kits, old items and the original Runes and Masteries. It launched with 60 champions, and Riot is adding more every patch through 26.23.

Started , 108 days ago.

Ends

53 days left

“League Classic is available through the end of Season 3 Act II until January 6, 2027” Riot support: Classic Pass

Riot is ending this run on January 6, 2027, and wants to bring Classic back later, probably as an event mode. From Patch 26.21, Japan and MENA get custom games only. Korea, both Latin America servers, Taiwan, Vietnam, Turkey, Southeast Asia, Oceania and Russia are moving to set queue windows. The Act II Classic Pass is free for everyone, from October 20 to January 4. If you bought Classic portraits or chromas, Riot's refunding them in RP.

Ranked 5s art from the League client

Live now

Ranked 5s

Ranked for a full team of five, played in Tournament Draft, with no restrictions on who can queue together and its own rewards.

Started (the day Patch 26.18 went live), 65 days ago.

Ends No end date announced

“You’ll have another chance to earn Ranked 5s rewards after this September through December run.” Riot dev update, Sep 8, 2026

Riot says this run lasts through December but hasn't given an end date.

Coming next: Riot hasn't announced another rotating mode in any patch notes, support article or dev update through November 5, 2026, and the PBE game files don't have a new mode queue either.

Every run since 2024

20 runs of rotating modes, newest first. It also keeps the 2023 run of Nexus Blitz, the most recent for that mode.

ModeStartedEndedLengthSource
Ranked 5s (Patch 26.18)Still live65 days so farRiot dev update, Sep 8, 2026
League Classic162 daysPatch 26.15 notes · Riot /dev, Oct 14, 2026 · Riot support: Classic Pass
ARAM: Mayhem Classic-ish27 daysRiot dev update, Jul 14, 2026
Ranked 5sEnded–Patch 26.13 notes
Brawl56 daysPatch 26.5 notes
ARURF (Patch 26.2)Ended–Patch 26.2 notes
ARAM: Mayhem (Patch 25.21)Still live388 days so farPatch 25.21 notes · Riot support: ARAM: Mayhem · Riot support: Journey to Stardom
Brawl (Patch 25.19) (Patch 25.23)57 daysPatch 25.19 notes · Patch 25.21 notes
Doom Bots57 daysRiot support: Doom Bots · Patch 25.20 notes
ARURF (Patch 25.15)Ended–Patch 25.15 notes
Arena (Patch 25.13)Still live507 days so farPatch 25.13 notes · Patch 26.16 notes
Brawl (Patch 25.10)42 daysPatch 25.10 notes
Arena (Patch 25.10)71 daysPatch 25.05 notes · Patch 25.09 notes
ARURF (Patch 25.S1.2)Ended–Patch 25.S1.2 notes
Ultimate Spellbook (Patch 14.19)Ended–Patch 14.19 notes
Swarm34 daysPatch 14.14 notes
Arena (Patch 14.9)147 daysPatch 14.9 notes · Patch 14.18 notes
One for AllEnded–Patch 14.6 notes
URFEnded–Patch 14.3 notes
Nexus Blitz (Patch 13.21)Ended–Patch 13.21 notes

A date with a patch beside it is the day that patch went live, because Riot tied the run to the patch rather than to a calendar day.

Every mode, and when it's coming back

ARAM: Mayhem Live now

ARAM with Augments: you pick one at the start and another at levels 3, 7, 11 and 15, and you can only choose them while you're dead.

ARAM Mayhem builds, augments and tier list →

When does ARAM: Mayhem end? Riot hasn't given an end date. It's been live since October 22, 2025.

1 run on this page. Its queue first shows up in the game files in Patch 25.21. The client stopped flagging it as limited-time in Patch 26.3. Runs: Oct 2025.

Riot support: ARAM: Mayhem

Arena Live now

Eight teams of two fight short rounds in small arenas, picking Augments between rounds until one duo is left.

When does Arena end? Riot hasn't given an end date. It's been live since June 25, 2025.

3 runs on this page. Runs: May 2024, Mar 2025, Jun 2025.

League Classic Live now

A separate take on early League, with classic champion kits, old items and the original Runes and Masteries. It launched with 60 champions, and Riot is adding more every patch through 26.23.

When does League Classic end? January 6, 2027.

1 run on this page. Its queue first shows up in the game files in Patch 26.15. Runs: Jul 2026.

Riot /dev: League Classic

Ranked 5s Live now

Ranked for a full team of five, played in Tournament Draft, with no restrictions on who can queue together and its own rewards.

When does Ranked 5s end? Riot hasn't given an end date. It's been live since September 10, 2026.

2 runs on this page. Its queue first shows up in the game files in Patch 26.13. Runs: Jun 2026, Sep 2026.

Patch 26.13 notes

ARAM: Mayhem Classic-ish Last run began Jul 29, 2026

Mayhem's Augments on a single-lane version of the classic Summoner's Rift, rolled from League Classic's 60 champions.

When is ARAM: Mayhem Classic-ish coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began July 29, 2026.

1 run on this page. Its queue first shows up in the game files in Patch 26.15. Runs: Jul 2026.

Riot dev update, Jul 14, 2026

Brawl Last run began Mar 4, 2026

A short team-deathmatch mode set in Bandle City, where keeping your own minions alive is how you win.

When is Brawl coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began March 4, 2026.

3 runs on this page. Its queue first shows up in the game files in Patch 25.10. Runs: May 2025, Sep 2025, Mar 2026.

Patch 25.10 notes

ARURF Last run began Jan 22, 2026

All Random URF: you're handed a random champion, then play Summoner's Rift with URF's huge cooldown cuts and free spellcasting.

URF status and fun picks →

When is ARURF coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began January 22, 2026.

3 runs on this page. Runs: Jan 2025, Jul 2025, Jan 2026.

URF Last run began Feb 7, 2024

Ultra Rapid Fire with a champion you pick yourself. Same rules as ARURF otherwise.

URF status and fun picks →

When is URF coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began February 7, 2024.

1 run on this page. Runs: Feb 2024.

Doom Bots Last run began Aug 27, 2025

Five of you against five boosted bots with altered abilities; hold out for 15 minutes and a finale boss fight starts.

When is Doom Bots coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began August 27, 2025.

1 run on this page. Its queue first shows up in the game files in Patch 25.17. Runs: Aug 2025.

Riot support: Doom Bots

Ultimate Spellbook Last run began Sep 25, 2024

Every player takes a second ultimate, borrowed from another champion, as a summoner spell.

When is Ultimate Spellbook coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began September 25, 2024.

1 run on this page. Runs: Sep 2024.

Patch 14.19 notes

One for All Last run began Mar 20, 2024

Each team votes on a single champion, and all five players play it.

When is One for All coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began March 20, 2024.

1 run on this page. Runs: Mar 2024.

Swarm Last run began Jul 17, 2024

A PvE bullet-heaven mode for one to four players, moved with WASD, fighting waves of enemies and a boss on each map.

When is Swarm coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began July 17, 2024.

1 run on this page. Its queue first shows up in the game files in Patch 14.14. Runs: Jul 2024.

Nexus Blitz Last run began Oct 25, 2023

A fast 5v5 on its own small map with two lanes, two junglers a side and random events through the game, and a final Sudden Death event at 18 minutes.

When is Nexus Blitz coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return. Its last run began October 25, 2023.

1 run on this page. Runs: Oct 2023.

Is URF on right now?

URF art from the League client

Not in rotation

URF isn't in rotation right now

Last run ARURF, from (the day Patch 26.2 went live)

When is URF coming back? Riot hasn't announced a return in any patch notes, support article or dev update through November 5, 2026.

Every run on this page

ARURF Jan 2026ARURF Jul 2025ARURF Jan 2025URF Feb 2024

How URF plays

Cooldowns barely exist

“a version of the Rift where cooldowns barely exist and level 1 5v5s in the top lane kick off every game!” Patch 26.2 notes

Master Yi's Q works differently

“Q cooldown now starts when the spell ends (just like in URF).” Patch 26.2 notes

Riot retunes champions every run

“Champion balance has been adjusted from previous URF releases and we'll be keeping a close eye on their impact on the game.” Patch 25.15 notes

Fun URF picks

Champions whose best moments are usually rationed by cooldowns. The tag on each card is Riot's own URF balance number for that champion, from the patch notes. In ARURF the game hands you a random champion, so these are the ones to hope for.

  • Nidalee

    Nidalee

    Spears from long range, then cougar form to finish whoever got hit. She swaps forms all fight long.

    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage dealt 100% ⇒ 105%
    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage taken 100% ⇒ 95%
    • ARURF, Patch 25.15 Damage dealt 105% ⇒ 110%
    Patch 14.3 notes · Patch 25.15 notes
  • Katarina

    Katarina

    Takedowns cut her cooldowns, so one kill rolls straight into the next.

    • ARURF, Patch 25.15 Damage dealt 105% ⇒ 110%
    Patch 25.15 notes
  • Anivia

    Anivia

    Her wall waits 17 seconds on the Rift. Here you can drop a new one before the last one melts.

    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage dealt 110% ⇒ 115%
    Patch 14.3 notes
  • Tahm Kench

    Tahm Kench

    Swallow a teammate, walk them out of trouble, spit them back in. Repeat.

    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage dealt 115% ⇒ 120%
    Patch 14.3 notes
6 more fun picks
  • Aurelion Sol

    Aurelion Sol

    He grows by hitting people with his breath, and in URF he's breathing on someone most of the game.

    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage dealt 105% ⇒ 110%
    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage taken 95% ⇒ 90%
    Patch 14.3 notes
  • Senna

    Senna

    Long-range shots that heal your team too.

    • ARURF, Patch 25.15 Damage dealt 100% ⇒ 110%
    Patch 25.15 notes
  • Skarner

    Skarner

    Grab someone, carry them home to your tower. His ultimate is normally a two-minute wait (it isn't here).

    • ARURF, Patch 25.15 Damage dealt 100% ⇒ 110%
    • ARURF, Patch 25.15 Shielding 100% ⇒ 110%
    Patch 25.15 notes
  • Syndra

    Syndra

    A field full of dark spheres, thrown at whoever stands closest. Riot still keeps her damage under the normal 100% in this mode.

    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage dealt 85% ⇒ 90%
    Patch 14.3 notes
  • K'Sante

    K'Sante

    A tank who throws people around a lot more often than usual.

    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage dealt 100% ⇒ 105%
    Patch 14.3 notes
  • Vex

    Vex

    Fear a whole group, dash in, do it again.

    • URF, Feb 2024 Damage taken 105% ⇒ 100%
    Patch 14.3 notes

Where the dates come from

Start and end dates are Riot's, from the patch notes and the Events articles on Riot's support site, and each row links the page it came from. When Riot only named a patch, the date is that patch's release day. The artwork is each mode's own, from the game client's files. The game-files lines under each mode come from the client's own queue list, patch by patch back to 14.1. Live patch: 26.22. Summoner's Rift, ARAM and Swiftplay never leave the client, so they aren't listed.