The fastest way to delete League of Legends

On Windows, open the Control Panel, select Programs and Features, find League of Legends in the list, and click Uninstall. On Mac, open Applications, drag League of Legends to the Trash, and empty the Trash. On mobile, press and hold the League of Legends icon on your home screen, tap Remove App, then confirm deletion. The game will be gone within seconds, though your account and any cosmetics you own remain tied to your Riot Games account if you ever reinstall.

The process differs slightly depending on whether you installed the game through the official Riot Games launcher, the Epic Games Store, or your phone's app store. Each route removes the game files from your device but leaves your account intact on Riot's servers.

Key Takeaways

  • Windows users should go to Control Panel > Programs and Features, find League of Legends, and click Uninstall to remove the game completely.
  • Mac users can drag the League of Legends application to the Trash and then empty the Trash folder to delete the game.
  • Mobile players can press and hold the app icon, select Remove App, and confirm to uninstall from their phone or tablet.
  • Deleting the game does not delete your account — your skins, rank, and progress stay with your Riot Games account if you reinstall later.
  • If you installed through Epic Games Store or another launcher, uninstall from that platform instead of your system settings.

Uninstalling on Windows

Open the Start menu and type "Control Panel" into the search box, then select Control Panel from the results. Click Programs, then Programs and Features. Scroll through the list until you find League of Legends, click it once to highlight it, and then click the Uninstall button at the top of the window. A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm — click Uninstall again.

Windows will remove the game files and any shortcuts from your desktop or Start menu. The process usually takes one to three minutes depending on your hard drive speed. Once it finishes, League of Legends will no longer appear in your Programs and Features list.

If you installed the game through the Epic Games Store instead of the Riot Games launcher, open the Epic Games Launcher, go to your Library, find League of Legends, click the three dots next to it, and select Uninstall. This removes the game but keeps your Epic Games account active.

Uninstalling on Mac

Open Finder and click Applications in the sidebar. Scroll down until you see League of Legends, click it once, and then press Command+Delete or drag it to the Trash in your dock. Open the Trash folder, right-click on League of Legends, and select Empty Trash to permanently remove the files from your Mac.

Some Mac users prefer to use an uninstaller app like AppCleaner, which removes the game and any associated files that might otherwise remain on your system. You can download AppCleaner for free, open it, drag League of Legends into the window, and click Remove. This method is more thorough but not necessary for basic removal.

Removing the game from your phone or tablet

On iPhone or iPad, press and hold the League of Legends icon on your home screen until a menu appears. Tap Remove App, then select Delete App to confirm. The game will disappear from your device immediately. If you use an iPad, you may need to swipe left on the app icon instead and tap the trash icon that appears.

On Android, press and hold the League of Legends icon, then tap Uninstall or drag the icon to the Uninstall option at the top of the screen. Confirm when prompted. Some Android devices show an Uninstall button in the app's settings page instead — if the drag method does not work, open Settings, go to Apps, find League of Legends, and tap Uninstall there.

What happens to your account after deletion

Deleting League of Legends from your device does not delete your Riot Games account. Your rank, skins, champions, and all cosmetics you purchased or earned remain on Riot's servers. If you reinstall the game months or years later and log in with the same account, everything will be exactly as you left it.

Your account will also remain active for other Riot Games titles like Valorant and Teamfight Tactics if you play those. Deleting one game does not affect your access to others on the same account.

Freeing up storage space after uninstall

League of Legends typically takes up 15 to 20 gigabytes of storage space on your hard drive or phone. After uninstalling, that space becomes available for other files and programs. On Windows, you can check how much space you freed by opening File Explorer, right-clicking your C: drive, and selecting Properties to see the available storage.

If you want to remove any remaining files or settings associated with the game, you can manually delete the League of Legends folder in your user directory. On Windows, this is usually located at C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Riot Games. On Mac, check your Library folder at ~/Library/Application Support/Riot Games. Deleting these folders is optional and does not affect your account.

Reinstalling the game later

If you decide to play League of Legends again, you can reinstall it by visiting the official Riot Games website, downloading the installer, and running it. Log in with your existing Riot Games account, and all your progress, skins, and rank will be restored. The download and installation process takes 30 minutes to an hour depending on your internet speed.

You can also reinstall through the Epic Games Store if you prefer to manage your games through that launcher. Either method will restore your account to exactly where you left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does uninstalling League of Legends delete my account?

No. Uninstalling only removes the game files from your device. Your Riot Games account, rank, skins, and all cosmetics remain on Riot's servers. You can reinstall anytime and log back in to find everything unchanged.

Will I lose my skins and cosmetics if I delete the game?

No. All cosmetics you own are tied to your Riot Games account, not to the files on your device. They will be there if you reinstall and log in with the same account.

How much storage space does League of Legends take up?

League of Legends typically uses 15 to 20 gigabytes of storage. The exact amount varies depending on your graphics settings and whether you have downloaded all the game assets. Uninstalling frees up all of that space.

Can I uninstall League of Legends if I installed it through Epic Games?

Yes. Open the Epic Games Launcher, go to your Library, find League of Legends, click the three dots menu, and select Uninstall. This removes the game but keeps your Epic Games account active.

What if I want to delete my Riot Games account entirely?

Deleting your account is separate from uninstalling the game. You would need to contact Riot Games support directly through their website to request account deletion. Uninstalling the game alone does not delete your account.