Concessions and Intentional Draws
Tournament Rules section 410 — 5 rules. From Riot's Tournament Rules for sanctioned events, last updated October 9, 2026.
- 410.1.
- At any time before a game is completed, any player may concede that game or all players may mutually agree to draw it.
- 410.2.
- At any time before a match is completed, any player may concede that match or all players may mutually agree to draw it.
- 410.3.
- Players can’t agree to concessions or draws in exchange for anything. See 704.5 for more information on bribery.
- 410.4.
- Players can’t scout other match results before deciding to concede or draw their match and need to remain in their seats while their match is in progress. Violating this policy is considered an unsporting minor penalty. (See 704.2. for Unsporting Minor penalties.)
- 410.5.
- If a player refuses to play, tournament officials should treat that as conceding the match.