Yes, you can change your League of Legends username, but Riot Games limits how often and charges a fee
You can change your summoner name — the username that appears in-game and on your profile — through the League of Legends client. Riot Games allows one free name change when you first create your account. After that, each change costs 1,300 Riot Points, which is Riot's premium currency that you purchase with real money. The change takes effect when ready after you confirm it in the client.
The process is straightforward if you know where to look, but the option is buried in account settings rather than displayed on your main profile page. You do not need to contact Riot support or wait for approval — the system processes the change the moment you submit it, as long as your new name follows Riot's naming rules.
Key Takeaways
- Your first summoner name change is free; every change after that costs 1,300 Riot Points, which you must purchase with money.
- You change your name directly in the League of Legends client under account settings, not through the website or support tickets.
- Your new name takes effect when ready and is visible to everyone in your next game, but the old name remains in your match history.
- Riot Games blocks names that contain profanity, impersonate other players, or violate their naming policy, and rejected names are not refunded.
- You can change your name as often as you want, but each change after the first one costs the same 1,300 Riot Points.
Where to find the name change option in the client
Open the League of Legends client and log in to your account. In the top right corner, click on your summoner name or profile icon. A dropdown menu appears with several options. Select Account from this menu.
On the Account page, look for a section labeled Summoner or Profile. You should see your current summoner name displayed with an edit button or pencil icon next to it. Click that icon to open the name change window. If you do not see this option, make sure you are logged into the correct region — the client shows different options depending on whether you play on North America, Europe, or another server.
What happens when you submit a new name
After you click the edit button, a text field appears where you type your new summoner name. The system checks your name against Riot's naming policy in real time. If your name breaks the rules — contains profanity, impersonates a known player, or uses characters outside the allowed set — the system blocks you from confirming the change and explains why.
If your name passes the check, you see a confirmation screen showing the cost (free for your first change, 1,300 Riot Points for any change after that). You must confirm the purchase. Once you do, the name change is final. Your new summoner name appears on your profile and in-game when ready. Your old name stays in your match history, but anyone looking at your current profile sees only your new name.
Riot Points and how to pay for a name change
Riot Points are purchased through the League of Legends client using a credit card, debit card, or regional payment methods. You cannot earn Riot Points through gameplay — they are only available for purchase. The price of 1,300 Riot Points varies slightly by region and currency, but in the United States it typically costs around $10.
To buy Riot Points, open the client and look for the Riot Points balance in the top right corner (usually next to your Blue Essence total). Click on it, and a shop window opens where you select how many Riot Points to purchase. Complete the payment, and the points appear in your account when ready. You can then use those points for the name change or any other cosmetic purchase in League of Legends.
Names that Riot Games will reject
Riot Games maintains a list of words and patterns that trigger automatic rejection. Names containing profanity, slurs, or hate speech are blocked. Names that appear to impersonate professional players, streamers, or Riot employees are also rejected. The system also blocks names that are too similar to existing famous accounts, though this rule is applied more loosely for generic words.
Names with numbers and special characters are usually allowed, but the underscore character and spaces are not permitted. If your desired name is rejected, you do not get a refund of the Riot Points you spent — you must choose a different name and pay again. This is why it helps to test whether a name is available before you commit to the purchase, though the system does not have a preview feature. You can search for the name on the League of Legends website to see if an account with that name already exists, which sometimes (but not always) means Riot will reject it.
How often you can change your name
There is no limit on how many times you can change your summoner name. You can change it once a week, once a day, or multiple times in a single day if you have enough Riot Points. Each change costs 1,300 Riot Points except for your very first change, which is free. Some players change their names frequently for personal reasons or to avoid recognition, and Riot does not penalize this behavior.
The only practical limit is the cost. If you run out of Riot Points, you must purchase more before you can change your name again. There is no cooldown period or waiting time between changes — the new name takes effect when ready.
What stays the same when you change your name
Your rank, match history, friends list, and all cosmetics remain exactly the same. Changing your summoner name does not reset your account, move you to a different region, or affect your ranked standing. Your MMR (matchmaking rating) and all statistics tied to your account stay with you under your new name.
Friends who have you added will see your new name the next time they log in. If you were in a club or team, your membership continues under your new name. The only thing that changes is what other players see when they look at your profile or encounter you in a game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my old summoner name back if I change my mind?
No. Once you change your name, the old name is released back into the pool of available names and can be claimed by another player. If you want to use that name again, you would have to change your name a second time and pay another 1,300 Riot Points. Think carefully before confirming a name change.
What if someone else already has the name I want?
The system will reject it during the name change process and tell you the name is unavailable. You must choose a different name. There is no way to request that another player give up their name or to reserve a name before changing to it.
Do I have to change my name if I get banned or suspended?
No. Bans and suspensions are tied to your account, not your summoner name. Changing your name does not lift a ban or reduce a suspension. If your account is restricted, you cannot change your name until the restriction is lifted.
Will my name change show up in my match history?
Your old name will appear in matches played before the change. Your new name appears in matches played after the change. If someone looks at a game you played last week, they see your old summoner name in that match. This is how Riot tracks account history and prevents fraud.
Can I use special characters or spaces in my new name?
Spaces and underscores are not allowed. Most letters, numbers, and some special characters work, but the system will reject your name if it contains characters outside the allowed set. The error message will tell you which characters are not permitted.