League of Legends Stats
Here are a few of the most interesting League of Legends stats and facts I was able to dig up including player counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
League of Legends player count:
10 million daily players (August 2023)
150 million registered players (August 2023)
Teamfight Tactics player count:
Last updated 9/25/19
Peak capacity for League of Legends servers during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown:
Peak League of Legends audience for an esports event broadcast:
3.985 million (League of Legends Worlds semifinals 2019)
Last updated 11/4/19
Average peak daily concurrent League of Legends players:
Last updated 9/17/19
Number of people that watched the League of Legends 2018 World Championship finals:
Amount of League of Legends content viewed on Twitch between 1/1/19 – 6/1/19:
Amount of League of Legends content viewed on Twitch between 1/1/18 – 6/1/18:
Number of people that watched the League of Legends 2017 World Championship:
Number of pros that competed in the League of Legends 2017 World Championship:
Number of people that watched the League of Legends eSports 2017 Mid-Season Invitational:
Number of pros in the League of Legends eSports universe:
Last updated 6/27/19
Number of teams in the League of Legends eSports universe:
Last updated 1/1/18
Number of leagues in the League of Legends eSports universe:
Last updated 1/1/18
League of Legends’ Twitch channel was the first ever to reach 1 billion views.
League of Legends 2019 revenue:
Estimated League of Legends revenue for 2018:
Estimated League of Legends revenue for 2017:
Total time spent watching League of Legends content across streaming platforms for Q1 2019:
Total time spent watching League of Legends content across streaming platforms for Q2 2019:
Record for consecutive hours playing League of Legends:
Hecaterina “Kinumi Cati” Eglise @ 30 hours straight
Last updated 7/22/19
Game Description
“League of Legends” (LoL) is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game developed and published by Riot Games. It was officially released on October 27, 2009, and quickly became one of the most popular and influential games in the esports industry.
In “League of Legends,” players take on the role of “champions,” powerful and unique characters with various abilities and roles, such as tanks, assassins, mages, marksmen, and supports. Champions are organized into two teams of five players each, and the objective is to destroy the enemy team’s Nexus, the core building in their base.
The battlefield, known as the “Summoner’s Rift,” is a strategic and asymmetrical map with three lanes, defended by turrets and inhibitors. Each lane is patrolled by waves of computer-controlled minions, which players must defeat to progress towards the enemy’s base.
The game is renowned for its depth and complexity, with players needing to make strategic decisions on the fly. Team coordination, map awareness, and individual skill all play vital roles in securing victory.
As players participate in matches, they earn in-game currency called Influence Points (IP) or Blue Essence (BE) and experience points (XP). IP/BE can be used to unlock new champions, while XP levels up a player’s account and grants rewards.
League of Legends is continuously updated with new champions, balance changes, and seasonal events, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience for players. The game also hosts regular competitive seasons and tournaments, culminating in the annual “League of Legends World Championship,” where the best teams from around the world compete for the title of world champion.
The immense popularity of “League of Legends” has led to the growth of a massive esports scene, with professional leagues, regional competitions, and international events attracting millions of viewers and players. The game’s impact on the esports industry and gaming culture as a whole has solidified its position as one of the most significant and enduring titles in gaming history.
Game Details
Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about League of Legends.
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- Game Developer(s):
- Riot Games
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- Game Publisher(s):
- Tencent
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- Year Released:
- 2009
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- Available Platform(s):
- PC
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- Number of Players:
- Multiplayer
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- Type(s) of Game:
- Battle Royale Video Games
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Recent News
Here are all the most recent League of Legends news articles. We update game news daily, as it breaks, so be sure to check back often for the latest.
- League of Legends Worlds 2022 Dates and Seeding Announced, 7/21/22
- ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ and ‘League of Legends’ Lead Game Audio Network Guild Nominations, 3/29/22
- LEAGUE OF LEGENDS PATCH 12.5 NOTES – RELEASE DATE, BEE SKINS, 2/16/22
- League Of Legends Patch 12.2 Introduces New Champion Zeri, Lunar New Year Skins, 1/20/22
- League of Legends season 12 launches today with vast new changes, 1/7/22