How to Delete League of Legends: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Windows and Mac

League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, has been one of the most popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games for over a decade. But whether you’re moving on from gaming, freeing up space, or just taking a break, knowing how to delete League of Legends from your computer properly is essential to ensure no leftover files remain.

This guide will walk you through uninstalling League of Legends on both Windows and Mac systems, along with how to delete your Riot Games account if you want to completely disconnect from the game.

Why You Might Want to Delete League of Legends

There are several valid reasons for uninstalling or deleting League of Legends:

You’re no longer playing and want to reclaim disk space
You’re dealing with bugs or technical issues that require a fresh reinstall
You’re stepping away from gaming for productivity or personal reasons
You want to quit competitive gaming or remove distractions
You plan to delete your Riot Games account permanently

Whether temporary or permanent, deleting the game is simple when you follow the correct steps.

How to Delete League of Legends on Windows

Using the Control Panel

• Open the Start Menu and type “Control Panel”
  
• Click Programs > Programs and Features
  
• Scroll down and find League of Legends
  
• Right-click it and select Uninstall
  
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation
  

From the Riot Client

If you installed League via the Riot Client:

• Launch the Riot Client
  
• Click on the League of Legends icon
  
• Go to Settings (gear icon)
  
• Click Uninstall
  
• Confirm the removal
  

Manually Delete Leftover Files (Optional)

Even after uninstalling, some files may remain:

• Open File Explorer
  
• Navigate to the installation folder, usually:
  
  • C:\Riot Games\League of Legends
    
• Delete the League of Legends folder manually
  
• Also check:
  
  • C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\Riot Games
    
  • C:\ProgramData\Riot Games
    
• Empty your Recycle Bin
  

This step ensures there are no leftovers taking up space.

How to Delete League of Legends on Mac

Step-by-Step Uninstallation

• Open Finder
  
• Navigate to the Applications folder
  
• Locate the League of Legends app
  
• Drag it to the Trash or right-click and select Move to Trash
  
• Empty your Trash bin to complete removal
  

Remove Remaining Files

• In Finder, press Command + Shift + G to open Go to Folder
  
• Enter the following paths one by one and delete related folders:
  
  • ~/Library/Application Support/Riot Games
    
  • ~/Library/Preferences/com.riotgames.LeagueofLegends.plist
    
  • ~/Library/Caches (look for Riot/League-related folders)
    
• Empty the Trash again to finalize deletion
  

These steps help clean up all residual files from your Mac.

How to Delete Riot Games Account (Optional)

If you’re done with League and other Riot games like Valorant or Teamfight Tactics, you can also delete your Riot account.

Steps to Request Account Deletion:

• Go to the Riot Games Support page: https://support.riotgames.com
  
• Log in with your Riot account
  
• Select the game (League of Legends)
  
• Click on Account Management, Data Requests, or Deletion
  
• Choose Account Deletion Request
  
• Fill out the form and submit your request
  

Once submitted, your account is scheduled for deletion after 30 days. During that period, you can cancel the request by contacting support again.

What Happens After Deleting League of Legends

Here’s what to expect:

• The game will be completely removed from your device
  
• You will no longer receive updates or notifications
  
• If you delete your Riot account, all game progress, skins, and purchases are lost permanently
  
• You can reinstall the game anytime by visiting the official Riot website
  

Deleting League of Legends does not automatically remove your Riot account unless you specifically request it.

Tips Before Deleting

• Back up your replays or highlight videos if you want to keep memories
  
• Unbind your Riot account from third-party services or email if planning full deletion
  
• Check your system’s disk space before and after to confirm removal
  
• Sign out from the Riot Client before uninstalling
  

These small steps ensure a smooth and complete deletion process.

Alternatives to Full Deletion

If you’re unsure about deleting the game entirely, consider these options:

Uninstall but keep your Riot account: Just remove the game from your system and keep your account active in case you return.

Temporarily disable your account: Riot does not currently support temporary suspension, but you can log out and ignore game notifications.

Turn off auto-launch: Prevent Riot from opening at startup by changing your system’s startup settings.

These options are good for users who may return to the game in the future.

FAQs About Deleting League of Legends

Can I reinstall League of Legends after deleting it?
Yes. You can download the installer from the official Riot Games website and reinstall the game anytime.

Does uninstalling League delete my account?
No. Uninstalling the game only removes it from your device. Your account and game progress remain stored online.

How do I delete League of Legends files completely?
After uninstalling, manually delete leftover folders from your system (such as Riot Games folders in AppData or Library).

Can I delete my Riot account immediately?
No. Riot enforces a 30-day waiting period for account deletion requests to allow time for cancellation if needed.

Will uninstalling League free up space?
Yes. The game can take up 15–20 GB of storage, so uninstalling will help free up that space.