Queueing for a VALORANT match is generally quite simple. However, there can be times when the "Could not Enter Matchmaking" error could prevent players from joining a game. Considering how these types of errors can pop up randomly, they can catch players off guard.

Whenever I encounter matchmaking-related errors, I instinctively check in with my friends to see whether there's a widespread problem. If the answer is yes, then the solution is generally waiting, but when I'm the odd one out, I apply the following fixes to get back into VALORANT as quickly as possible.

How do you fix the "Could not Enter Matchmaking" error in VALORANT?

The quickest fix for the "Could not Enter Matchmaking" error in VALORANT is restarting the game and Riot Client. It may sound simple, but this error generally resolves itself quickly. Restarting VALORANT and the Riot Client can connect you to a different server, which is running without any problems.

If a simple restart doesn't work for you, there are other alternative fixes you can try:

• Change your DNS address.
• Restart your router/modem.
• Restart Riot Vanguard.
• Repair game files.

In most cases, the methods above should be enough to get you back into a VALORANT match. If the error still persists, check Riot Games' status page for potential server outages and maintenance. When the servers are down, matchmaking-related errors often surface alongside others, like the 'We Couldn't Install a Required Dependency' error in VALORANT.

With the servers returning online, Riot may roll out a small hotfix for various reasons. These VALORANT updates could get stuck at 0.1 kb/s, but the process is likely to return to its usual state after a quick restart as well.

What causes the "Could not Enter Matchmaking" error in VALORANT?

The main reason behind the "Could not Enter Matchmaking" error in VALORANT is generally the game's servers. When VALORANT's servers go down, even for a brief moment, players can encounter all sorts of errors, including matchmaking-focused ones.

Local internet outages could also cause similar errors, so it's generally a decent practice to try troubleshooting methods like changing DNS servers and restarting your router/modem. Such small changes can let you establish a new connection route with Riot's servers, fixing the error in the process.