In League of Legends, your region determines more than just server location—it affects who you can queue with, your matchmaking pool, your ranked ladder, and even your shop offers.
Knowing your region is essential, especially if you plan to play with friends across different parts of the world or consider transferring accounts. Fortunately, checking your region is simple and can be done directly in the client or through Riot’s account management system.
How to Check Your Region in the Client
The quickest way to find your region is directly inside the League of Legends client:
- Hover Over Your Summoner Icon: On the main client screen, hover over your summoner name or icon. A small pop-up will show your account details, including your region tag (e.g., EUW, NA, EUNE, KR).
- Tagline Abbreviation: Sometimes your Riot ID includes a short region abbreviation after your username, such as #EUW or #NA.
- Login Screen: Before entering the game, many versions of the client display your selected region in the top corner of the login window.
These quick checks let you confirm your region without leaving the game.
Via Official Riot Account or Website
If you want a more detailed overview, your Riot account also lists region data:
- Riot Account Settings: Log into the Riot Games website and open Account Management. There, you’ll see your linked game accounts and the server regions tied to them.
- In-Client Account Settings: Click your profile icon in the top right, go to Settings or Account, and locate the server or region information displayed.
This method is especially useful if you manage multiple Riot accounts or play more than one Riot title.
Why Region Matters
Each League of Legends account is bound to a specific server region. This comes with a few important implications:
- Queueing with Friends: You can only play with others on the same regional server.
- Ranked Progression: Your ranked history, MMR, and divisions are locked to your server.
- Account Transfers: To switch regions, you must purchase an account transfer with RP or create a new account for the desired region. Progress, skins, and shop offers generally do not carry over.
In short, your region shapes your entire League of Legends experience, from gameplay to community culture.
The Bottom Line
Checking your League of Legends region is quick—just hover over your summoner icon in the client, look at your Riot ID tagline, or confirm details in Riot’s account settings.
Since region dictates who you play with and how your progress is tracked, knowing this information is crucial, especially if you’re planning to team up with friends abroad or explore different servers.
Written by:
Christian