How big is League of Legends? The game takes up 22-24 GB of storage after a full installation in 2026. The initial download is smaller at 9-10 GB, but the client unpacks and patches additional files during setup.
Riot's official minimum is 16 GB of free space, but the actual install is 22+ GB. Plan for at least 25 GB free to leave room for patches.
The installation happens in parts:
- Download the Riot Games client (~65 MB)
- The client downloads the full game (~9-10 GB)
- Log in to your account
- The client unpacks and installs the rest. Final size on disk is 22-24 GB
League gets patched every two weeks. Most patches are 100-400 MB. Larger updates with new champions or events can reach 500 MB-1 GB. Your install size creeps up a few GB over months of patches, so if you're seeing 25-28 GB after a while, that's normal.
A clean reinstall brings it back to ~22 GB. The built-in repair tool can also free up some space without a full reinstall.
How to Reduce LoL File Size
The most reliable method is a clean reinstall: uninstall League, delete the leftover Riot Games folder, and reinstall. This resets your install to ~22 GB. If you don't want to go that far, the built-in repair tool can reclaim some space by clearing corrupted or redundant files. Running low on your primary drive? You can also move League to another drive without reinstalling.
League is small compared to most modern games — many titles now need 50-100+ GB. If you're unsure whether your PC can run it, see the full system requirements guide.
