LoL: Ranked Split 2 End and Split 3 Start Time & Date

Riot Games just launched LoL Patch 14.18 and with it, they announced important information about the upcoming Split. The current League of Legends competitive season, Season 14, is split into three parts - we call them Splits, as you might know. Each Split presents unique challenges for players in Ranked. As the 2024 season moves into Split 3, the competition gets even tougher. Riot Games has released the start and end dates and times for Split 2 and Split 3, so here’s everything you need to know:

Split 2 End Date and Split 3 Start Date

• Split 2 End Date: September 24, 2024, 23:59:59, based on each region's local server time. This will coincide with the last day of Patch 14.18.
• Split 3 Start Date: September 25, 2024, 12:00:00, according to your server’s local time. This will mark the first day of Patch 14.19.

Local Server Time Zones for Reference

• OC1: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
• JP1: Japan Standard Time (JST)
• PH: Philippine Standard Time
• KR1: Korea Standard Time (KST)
• SG: Singapore Standard Time (GMT+8)
• VN: Indochina Time (GMT+7)
• TH: Indochina Time (GMT+7)
• RU: Moscow Standard Time (MSK)
• TW: Taipei Standard Time (GMT+8)
• EUN1: Central European Summer Time (CEST)
• TR1: Time zone in Istanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
• EUW1: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• LA2: Time zone in Buenos Aires, Argentina (GMT-3)
• BR1: Time zone in São Paulo, Brazil (GMT-3)
• LA1: Central Standard Time (CDT)
• NA1: Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
• ME1: Arabian Standard Time (GMT+3)

What to Expect as Split 2 Ends

Split 2 of LoL Ranked will end on September 24, 2024, at 23:59:59 local server time. This means LoL players have just a short window to make their final climb on the ranked ladder. After Split 2 concludes, there will be a soft rank reset at the start of Split 3, causing players to drop slightly in rank. This is normal and it happens every time. Don't be disappointed when you check out your rank!

Split 3: The Final Stretch of Season 14

Split 3 kicks off on September 25, 2024, at 12:00:00 local server time. As mentioned, the beginning of Split 3 will have a small rank adjustment. Don't worry, you'll just climb up there again! The competition tends to heat up as the season progresses, so make sure to bring your A-game for the final stage of 2024 League of Legends Ranked.

Boosting and Ranked Manipulation Penalties

Riot Games has taken a strong stance against ranked manipulation, including account boosting, win trading, and deliberate de-ranking. Here are the measures they will take against offenders:

• First offense: A ban lasting 30 days (an increase from previous shorter bans).
• Second offense: Permanent ban.

If you're aiming to finish strong in Season 14, now’s the time to grind, practice, and climb the ranked ladder. Good luck, and have fun! Oh, and don't forget to tune in for Worlds 2024!