League of Legends is available on more platforms than ever, so whether you own a Windows PC, a Mac, a smartphone, or a console, there is a version of the game built for you. This guide covers every official platform where you can play League of Legends right now, what client to download, and what to expect on each device.
Quick overview
The original League of Legends is a PC and Mac title, downloaded through the Riot Games client. On mobile devices the official game is called League of Legends: Wild Rift, a rebuilt 5v5 experience designed for touchscreens. Wild Rift is also the version available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Players in Southeast Asia and a handful of other regions access the PC game through Garena rather than Riot directly. All versions are free to download and play.
Where you can play League of Legends
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Step 1: Play on Windows PC via the Riot Games Client
Windows is the primary home of League of Legends and the platform with the largest player base and the most regular updates. To get started, visit the official leagueoflegends.com website, click Play Free, create a free Riot Games account, and download the installer. The installer sets up the Riot Games Launcher, which manages League of Legends alongside Riot's other titles such as Valorant and Teamfight Tactics. Minimum specs are modest: a dual-core CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and about 16 GB of free storage are enough to get into the game.
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Step 2: Play on Mac
League of Legends has a fully native macOS client, so Mac users download and play through exactly the same Riot Games Launcher as Windows players. Head to leagueoflegends.com, download the Mac installer, and run it — no emulation or workaround required. The game supports both Intel-based Macs and Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, and later). You need macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or newer, at least 4 GB of RAM, and around 16 GB of disk space. Gameplay, patch schedules, and account progress are shared with Windows, so you can switch between the two seamlessly.
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Step 3: Regional Servers — Garena (Southeast Asia and Beyond)
If you live in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau, your region is served by Garena rather than Riot Games directly. The gameplay is the same League of Legends experience, but you sign in with a Garena account and download the client from garena.com — not from leagueoflegends.com. Countries served by Garena include Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan. Your Garena account and server progression are separate from Riot accounts on other regions. If you try to create a standard Riot account while in a Garena territory, you will typically be redirected to the Garena portal automatically.
Players in Southeast Asia and several other territories download League of Legends through the Garena client, not Riot directly. -
Step 4: Play on Mobile — League of Legends: Wild Rift
Wild Rift is Riot Games' official mobile version of League of Legends, rebuilt from the ground up for touchscreens. It features the same core 5v5 MOBA gameplay, over 80 champions, ranked modes, and regular seasonal updates. Matches are shorter than the PC version — typically 15 to 20 minutes — making it well suited to mobile sessions. Wild Rift is available for free on the Apple App Store (iPhone and iPad) and on Google Play (Android phones and tablets). Search "Wild Rift" in your app store or go to wildrift.leagueoflegends.com for direct links.
Wild Rift is a full 5v5 League of Legends experience built for iOS and Android touchscreens. -
Step 5: Play on Console — Wild Rift on Xbox and PlayStation
Wild Rift is also the version of League of Legends you play on consoles. It is available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Find it in the Microsoft Store (search "Wild Rift") or the PlayStation Store — it is free to download. The console version uses a full controller layout optimised for gamepads, with the left stick moving your champion and face buttons activating abilities. Crossplay exists between console and mobile players. Your progress and purchases in Wild Rift carry across mobile and console if you link a Riot account.
Wild Rift is free on Xbox and PlayStation — find it in each console's digital store.
Helpful tips
- PC is the most feature-complete experience. The full League of Legends on PC has the widest champion roster, all game modes, and every ranked queue. Wild Rift is a separate game with its own champion pool and patch cycle.
- Accounts do not transfer between PC LoL and Wild Rift. Your Summoner level, skins, and progress on PC are separate from Wild Rift. You can link both to the same Riot account for convenience, but the content stays separate.
- Check your region before downloading. Going to leagueoflegends.com from a Garena territory will often redirect you to the Garena portal. If you are unsure which client to use, your IP address region typically determines this automatically.
- Linux is not officially supported. There is no native Linux client. Some players run the game through compatibility layers, but this is not recommended or supported by Riot.
Frequently asked questions
Is League of Legends free to play?
Yes. The core game is completely free on all platforms — PC, Mac, mobile (Wild Rift), and console (Wild Rift). Revenue comes from optional cosmetic purchases such as champion skins and accessories. No content that affects gameplay is locked behind a paywall.
Can I play League of Legends on a Chromebook?
The full PC version of League of Legends does not run on ChromeOS. However, Wild Rift is available on Android, and some Chromebooks support Android apps via the Google Play Store, so Wild Rift may work depending on your device's hardware.
Is Wild Rift the same as League of Legends?
Wild Rift is an official Riot Games title that shares League of Legends' champions, lore, and 5v5 map format, but it is a separate game rebuilt for mobile and console. It has a different champion roster, shorter match duration, and its own ranked system. PC League of Legends and Wild Rift are not interchangeable.
Can I use my PC account on Wild Rift?
You can link your Riot account to Wild Rift, which gives you a unified login. However, champions, skins, and ranked progress earned on PC do not carry over to Wild Rift, and vice versa — each game has its own economy and progression.
What countries use Garena for League of Legends?
Garena operates the League of Legends servers for Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Players in those regions must use a Garena account and the Garena client rather than the standard Riot client. Players elsewhere (North America, Europe, Brazil, Korea, etc.) use the Riot Games client directly.
Which platform should you choose?
If you want the full, most-updated version of League of Legends with the complete champion pool and all ranked modes, PC (Windows or Mac) is the right choice. If you prefer gaming on your phone or console, Wild Rift delivers an excellent and faithful LoL experience designed for those inputs. Whichever platform you pick, all versions are free — so there is nothing stopping you from trying more than one. For official downloads, head to leagueoflegends.com.
