What is the League of Legends Clash?

League of Legends Clash: Everything You Need to Know

Clash is League of Legends' team tournament mode for regular players. You register with a group of friends, play a bracket over a weekend, and compete for rewards instead of LP. Riot has changed the schedule, format and reward details several times, so this guide explains how Clash works in general and tells you where to confirm the current details. It does not list dates, because the schedule is announced by Riot in the client and on official channels.

What Is League of Legends Clash?

Clash is a recurring, team-based tournament. Instead of queuing alone and being matched with strangers, you form a team of five players with assigned roles and play against other registered teams. Matches are played on Summoner's Rift with a draft pick, like Ranked, and teams that keep winning advance through the bracket.

Because teams are built by the players, Clash feels closer to organized play than to solo queue. Communication and role fit matter more than individual rank, and a coordinated team of friends can beat a group of stronger players who have never played together.

Who Can Play?

Riot sets minimum requirements for Clash, such as an account level and a minimum number of owned champions. The exact numbers are shown in the Clash tab of the client, so check there instead of relying on an old article. In general, you need:

• A team of five players, or a captain who recruits through the client.
• Players who meet the account requirements listed by Riot.
• Enough champions in each role to draft flexibly.

How to Register and Prepare

1. Open the Clash tab in the League client when a tournament is announced.
2. Create a team or join one. The captain chooses a name and invites friends, or lists open roles so other players can apply.
3. Assign roles. Each player picks a main role and a backup.
4. Confirm on the registration day. Registration is separate from the matches, so make sure everyone has accepted and the roster is complete before the deadline.

Decide as a team how you will draft: who calls bans, which champions each player can play comfortably, and what your plan is if your first pick is banned. A short checklist before the tournament starts avoids arguments during draft.

Format and Matches

Clash tournaments are bracket-based. Teams play a draft match, and winning moves the team forward while losing can end the run or send the team to a lower bracket, depending on the format Riot is using that season. The detailed rules, including how many matches a team plays and how brackets are seeded, are published by Riot for each tournament, so read the rules on the tournament page before you register.

If your team has no scheduled opponent when you check in, you may receive a bye. A player who disconnects or fails to join the lobby on time can cost the team a match, so everyone should be in the client before the start time.

Tips for a Better Clash Weekend

• Play together first. Run a few normal or ranked flex games with the same five players to learn each other's habits.
• Pick a captain. One person makes the final call on bans and picks, which keeps the draft fast.
• Prepare ban lists. Know the champions that cause your team the most trouble and which ones you want to deny.
• Keep a flex pick. A champion that works in two roles gives you more drafting options.
• Review after every match. Two minutes after a loss is enough to decide what to change before the next one.

Is Clash Right for You?

Clash is a good fit if you have a regular group of friends and want a reason to play organized games together. It is less useful if you want to climb the ranked ladder, because Clash results do not change your rank. For ladder progress, read how MMR works in League of Legends and the LoL ranking system guide.

If you want one-on-one help with draft and team play, see LoL coaching. For a ranked goal, you can compare the options on the LoL rank boost page.

Roles, Communication and Draft Planning

A Clash team works best when every player knows their job before the first draft. Agree on three things in advance. First, which player is the shotcaller during fights and objectives. Second, how you will handle a banned or taken pick, for example by having a second champion ready in each role. Third, how you will talk in the lobby, using a voice channel that everyone can access.

On draft day, use a simple routine: the captain proposes bans, each player confirms their first pick, and the team checks that the composition has damage, a way to start fights and a way to survive them. If the draft does not fit your plan, make one clear change instead of reopening the whole discussion. After each match, take a short moment to say what worked, so the next draft starts from facts and not frustration.

FAQ

Does Clash affect my rank?

No. Clash has its own rewards and does not change your LP or rank.

When is the next Clash?

Riot announces dates in the client and on official channels. Event dates and even the mode's availability have changed over the years, so use the Clash tab for the current schedule.

Can I play Clash without a full team?

Riot's client lets you list yourself as available for a team in some formats. If you cannot find a team, wait for the next tournament or ask friends to join you.

Is there an ARAM version?

Some seasons have used different game modes for special events. Check the tournament page to see which mode is being used.