Delete League of Legends in three steps

To remove League of Legends from your computer, you uninstall it through your operating system's built-in removal tool, then delete the remaining game folder. The process takes about five minutes and frees up roughly 150 gigabytes of storage space. After uninstall, the game launcher (Riot Client) stays on your computer unless you remove that separately — most people do, since it serves no purpose without League installed.

The exact steps differ slightly between Windows and Mac, but both follow the same pattern: uninstall through your system settings, then manually delete any leftover files. This guide covers both.

Key Takeaways

  • Windows users uninstall through Settings > Apps, while Mac users use the Applications folder; both methods remove the game but leave the Riot Client behind.
  • After uninstalling, you must manually delete the remaining game folder (usually in Program Files on Windows or Applications on Mac) to fully remove League.
  • The Riot Client launcher remains on your computer after uninstall and must be removed separately if you want it gone.
  • Uninstalling League does not delete your account or progress — you can reinstall and log back in anytime.
  • If the uninstall fails or gets stuck, restarting your computer and trying again usually solves the problem.

Uninstall League on Windows

Open Settings by pressing the Windows key and typing "Settings," then click the Settings app. Go to Apps > Apps & Features. Scroll down until you see "League of Legends" in the list, click it once, then click the Uninstall button that appears. Windows will ask you to confirm — click Uninstall again.

The uninstall process takes a few minutes. When it finishes, you will see a message saying the app was removed. Close the Settings window. At this point, League no longer appears in your Start menu or Programs list, but the game files still exist on your hard drive in a folder you must delete manually.

Delete the League folder on Windows

Open File Explorer (the folder icon on your taskbar). In the address bar at the top, type C:\Program Files\Riot Games and press Enter. You should see a folder called "League of Legends." Right-click it and select Delete. Windows will move it to your Recycle Bin.

If you do not see a Riot Games folder at that location, League may have been installed on a different drive. Check your other drives (D:, E:, etc.) by typing their letter followed by \Program Files\Riot Games in the address bar. Once you find and delete the League of Legends folder, the game is completely removed from your Windows computer.

Uninstall League on Mac

Open Finder and click Applications in the sidebar. Scroll down until you see "League of Legends." Click it once, then press Command+Delete (or right-click and select Move to Bin). Mac will ask you to confirm — click Move to Bin. The process is now removed from your Applications folder.

Unlike Windows, Mac does not always leave behind a separate game folder after uninstall. However, you should check your user Library folder to make sure no leftover files remain. This step is optional but recommended if you want to reclaim every bit of storage space.

Check for leftover files on Mac

Open Finder and press Command+Shift+G to open the "Go to Folder" dialog. Type ~/Library/process Support and press Enter. Look for a folder called "Riot Games" or "League of Legends." If you find one, right-click it and select Move to Bin. Repeat this process by going to ~/Library/Caches and looking for any League-related folders.

These leftover files are usually small (a few megabytes), but removing them ensures a completely clean uninstall. After deleting these folders, League of Legends is fully removed from your Mac.

Remove the Riot Client launcher

The Riot Client is the launcher that opens when you start League. After you uninstall the game, this launcher remains on your computer. If you do not plan to play any other Riot games (like Valorant), you should remove it.

On Windows, go back to Settings > Apps & Features, find "Riot Client," click it, and select Uninstall. On Mac, open Finder, go to Applications, find "Riot Client," and press Command+Delete. The process is identical to removing League itself. After this, no Riot software remains on your computer.

What happens to your account and progress

Uninstalling League of Legends does not delete your account or erase your progress. Your account, ranked rating, skins, and champions all remain on Riot's servers. If you reinstall League months or years later and log in with the same account, everything will be exactly as you left it.

Your account will go inactive if you do not log in for a long time, but Riot does not delete inactive accounts. You can always come back and play again without losing anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will uninstalling League delete my account?

No. Your account exists on Riot's servers, not on your computer. Uninstalling only removes the game files from your hard drive. You can reinstall anytime and log back in to find your account unchanged.

Why does the Riot Client stay after I uninstall League?

The Riot Client is a separate process that Riot uses to launch multiple games. It does not automatically remove itself when you uninstall League because you might play other Riot games like Valorant. You must uninstall it separately if you want it gone.

The uninstall is stuck or not working. What do I do?

Restart your computer and try again. Sometimes the game files are still in use by Windows or Mac, which prevents uninstall. After restarting, the files are released and uninstall usually works. If it still fails, manually delete the League folder from Program Files (Windows) or Applications (Mac).

How much storage space does League take up?

League of Legends typically uses 150 to 170 gigabytes of storage, depending on your region and how many patches have been installed. Uninstalling frees up this space on your hard drive.

Can I uninstall just one part of League, like the game but keep the launcher?

No. The uninstall process removes both the game and the launcher together. If you want to keep the Riot Client for another game, do not uninstall League through Settings. Instead, manually delete only the League of Legends folder from Program Files or Applications, leaving the Riot Client in place.