Event and Round Time Limits

Tournament Rules section 604 — 3 rules. From Riot's Tournament Rules for sanctioned events, last updated October 9, 2026.

604.1.: It’s recommended that players be given 60 minutes for rounds of play in the Swiss portion of a competitive event.
604.2.: It is strongly recommended that single elimination matches use untimed rounds so players can play their games to a natural conclusion. If single elimination rounds must be timed, see 408.4. for an altered End of Match procedure.
604.2.a.: Players are still expected to play at a reasonable pace. See 703.2 the Slow Play penalty.