League of Legends is one of the few games that has consistent patch updates throughout the year with fans knowing when their favorite game will be updated each and every time. So, let's go over the LoL Patch schedule for 2023.
We are now in Season 13 of League of Legends. With over 160 champions it's quite tricky to keep this mess of a game balanced, right? That's why in LoL we get consistent patch updates every few weeks.
At the beginning of the season we already know when the patches should go live. Curious when the new season starts? Well then, let's go over the League of Legends Patch schedule for the year 2023 so you know how much time you've got to earn LP in the LoL ranked ladder.
LoL Patch Schedule: Every Patch Update in 2023
Riot Games releases patches every two weeks for League of Legends to maintain game balance, address bugs, and introduce new content. This frequent update cycle keeps the game fresh, ensures competitive fairness, and responds promptly to player feedback, enhancing the overall gaming experience and esports competitiveness.
In 2023, we are going to have 24 patch updates, with the first patch kicking off in January and the final patch in December 2023. This year will be a bit different though for those of you who play ranked, since we are going to have the ranked season cut into two splits. But let's check out when the patches will release this year.
| Patch Number | Patch Release Date |
| LoL Patch 13.1 | Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.1b | Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.3 | Thursday, Feb 9, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.4 | Thursday, Feb 23, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.5 | Wednesday, March 8, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.6 | Wednesday, March 22, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.7 | Wednesday, April 5, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.8 | Wednesday, April 19, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.9 | Wednesday, May 3, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.10 | Wednesday, May 17, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.11 | Thursday, June 1, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.12 | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.13 | Wednesday, June 28, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.14 | Wednesday, July 19, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.15 | Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.16 | Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.17 | Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.18 | Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.19 | Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.20 | Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.21 | Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.22 | Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.23 | Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023 |
| LoL Patch 13.24 | Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023 |
What Patch Are We Currently On?
We are currently on LoL Patch 13.24. In this League of Legends patch, Arena is finally going to come back, and it's going to be exciting! So are you ready for this final patch of the year?
Of course, there are also a bunch of skins that are going to be made available this time around, so make sure to have some RP ready to pick up the Winterblessed skins.
Why Are Patch Updates So Frequent in LoL?
Patch updates are so frequent due to the high number of champions and systems in League of Legends. Let's also not forget the spaghetti code this game runs on, it's probably crucial to keep the patches up to date, so the developers don't get lost.
League of Legends is already over 10-years-old and has more than 160 champions and counting. With patch updates Riot can assess the champion's strength and weaknesses and make adjustments accordingly, since sometimes a single item change can make a champion OP. Therefore, it's important to keep the game updated.
Patches usually go onto the Public Beta Environment (PBE) before they go live, so players with a PBE account can also test out the updates there. This way the developers have data to see whether their changes should be implemented on the live servers or not.