If you have a time limitation, knowing how long one League of Legends game is can help you plan for the future. While outliers and irregularities can always happen, each LoL match has an average time duration based on data from previously played games.

In my case, I've always been that person who believes they can play one more match before dinner or going out to meet with friends. Though masterfully coming out of these tight-schedule scenarios is possible, there have been times when I was tricked by outlier matches that kept me glued to my PC.

You can make educated guesses from the information below, but one piece of advice that grown-up-me has for you would be prioritizing family and friends when you're short on time.

How Long are League of Legends Games on Average?

The average duration for one League of Legends game ranges between 25 to 34 minutes. LoL games have been relatively consistent over the years regarding the time they take, but some matches can still last for longer or end more quickly because of the surrender feature.

At the earliest, you can finish a League of Legends game at the 15-minute mark if your opponents surrender. This generally happens when one side dominates the early game to a point where it can be tough to come back.

Match durations in League also depend on your rank, and here's a detailed breakdown for all tiers, according to LeagueofGraphs' game duration analysis.

• Iron: 30:57 minutes
• Bronze: 31:02 minutes
• Silver: 30:38 minutes
• Gold: 30:06 minutes
• Platinum: 29:35 minutes
• Emerald: 28:48 minutes
• Diamond: 27:44 minutes
• Master: 26:27 minutes
• GrandMaster: 26:19 minutes
• Challenger: 25:52 minutes

How Long was the Longest League of Legends Game?

The longest official LoL game ever lasted for one hour and 34 minutes. This match was played in the 2018 LCK Spring season between T1 and Jin Air Green Wings.

However, in League's competitive ladder, there have been instances where the longest recorded LoL ranked games took more than three hours to wrap up. This rare occasion happens when both teams fail or refuse to end the match. While two teams can agree to break a record, such scenarios can also become a reality due to griefers.

One of the best ways to reduce match duration is to perform well while helping your teammates. Depending on your role, choosing the best champions trending in the meta could also increase your odds of taking over a match and ending it quickly.