Yes, you can change your League of Legends username, but Riot Games limits how often and charges a fee for it

You can change your summoner name (the username that appears in-game) through your League of Legends account settings. Riot Games allows the change, but you can only do it once every 30 days, and each change costs 1,325 Riot Points — the premium currency you buy with real money. If you have never changed your name before, your first change is free.

The change takes effect when ready after you complete the purchase. Your old name becomes available for other players to claim after a short period, and your match history stays attached to your account under the new name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first summoner name change is free; every change after that costs 1,325 Riot Points and you must wait 30 days between changes.
  • You change your name through the League client under account settings, not through the Riot Games website.
  • The change is when ready, but your old name enters a holding period before other players can use it.
  • Changing your summoner name does not affect your rank, MMR, match history, or any in-game progress.
  • If your account is restricted, suspended, or flagged for violating the Summoner's Code, you cannot change your name until the restriction lifts.

Where to find the name change option in the League client

Open the League of Legends client and log in. Click the profile icon in the top right corner of the client window. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu, then look for the option labeled "Change Summoner Name" or "Summoner Name" — the exact wording varies slightly by region and client version.

Click that option and you will see a text field where you can enter your new name. The client will check whether the name is available and show you the cost (free for your first change, 1,325 Riot Points for any change after that). Type your new name, confirm the purchase, and the change takes effect when ready.

What names Riot Games will not allow

Riot Games has rules about what summoner names can contain. You cannot use names that include slurs, hate speech, or sexually explicit language. You also cannot use names that impersonate Riot employees, professional players, or streamers — Riot checks for names that are identical or extremely similar to public figures.

Names that reference illegal activity, glorify violence, or promote self-harm are also blocked. If you try to set a name that violates these rules, the client will reject it and tell you the name is unavailable. If you already have a name that violates the Summoner's Code and Riot flags your account, you may be forced to change your name as part of the penalty, and that forced change does not count against your 30-day cooldown.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your summoner name, you cannot change it again for 30 days. This cooldown starts the moment your change goes through, not when you purchase it. If you change your name on a Monday, you cannot change it again until the following Monday.

The 30-day rule applies to every player equally. There is no way to bypass it, and Riot support cannot override it even if you contact them. If you are unhappy with a name you just changed to, you will need to wait the full 30 days before you can change it again.

What stays the same when you change your name

Your rank, LP, MMR (matchmaking rating), and all match history remain attached to your account. Other players will see your new name when they look at your profile or when you play with them, but your past games still show under your new name. Your friends list, honor level, and any penalties or restrictions on your account do not change.

Skins, champions, and all cosmetics you own stay with your account. Changing your name is purely cosmetic — it does not reset your account, move you to a different rank, or affect your standing with Riot in any way.

When you cannot change your name

If your account is currently suspended, restricted, or flagged for violating the Summoner's Code, you cannot change your summoner name until the penalty expires. Riot uses this rule to prevent players from evading detection or hiding from enforcement actions. If you try to change your name while restricted, the client will show an error message explaining that your account is not may be able to access.

If you are unsure whether your account has any active restrictions, check your account status in the League client under "Account" settings. Riot will display any active penalties there. Once the penalty expires, the name change option becomes available again when ready.

How to choose a name you will not regret

Because you can only change your name once every 30 days and each change costs money after the first one, it helps to think through your choice before you confirm it. Consider whether the name will still feel right to you in a few months. Avoid names that reference current events, memes, or trends that might feel dated quickly.

Test how the name looks and sounds by saying it aloud or typing it in chat. Check whether it might be confused with a professional player or streamer's name — even if Riot allows it, other players might assume you are impersonating someone. If you are part of a team or community, make sure the name fits the context you play in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name back to my old one?

Yes, but you have to wait 30 days and pay 1,325 Riot Points (unless it is your first change). Your old name enters a holding period after you change away from it, so you cannot claim it when ready. Once the holding period ends, you can change to it again if no one else has claimed it in the meantime.

What if someone else takes my old name while I am waiting?

If another player claims your old name during the holding period or after it ends, you cannot use it again unless that player changes their name later. There is no way to reserve a name or get priority on reclaiming it. If the name is important to you, you may want to change back to it as soon as the 30-day cooldown ends.

Do I lose my rank or progress if I change my name?

No. Your rank, LP, MMR, match history, skins, and all account progress stay exactly the same. Changing your summoner name is purely cosmetic and does not affect anything about your account except how your name appears to other players.

Can Riot force me to change my name?

Yes, if your summoner name violates the Summoner's Code or Riot's naming policy, Riot can force you to change it as part of an account penalty. When this happens, the forced change does not count against your 30-day cooldown, and you will not be charged Riot Points for it.

How long does it take for my new name to show up everywhere?

The change takes effect when ready in the League client and in-game. Your profile, match history, and friends list will all show your new name right away. Third-party websites that track League accounts may take a few hours to update because they pull data from Riot's servers on a delay.