How to Fully Remove League of Legends from Your PC or Mac

Thinking about uninstalling League of Legends? Whether you’re feeling burnt out, want to reclaim disk space, or simply want to part ways with this hugely popular eSports title, removing it from your computer is straightforward. League of Legends can be a tough game to master, and sometimes stepping away is the best choice. If you’re sure you won’t be playing again, you can even delete leftover files for a complete cleanup. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you uninstall League of Legends on both Windows and Mac systems.

What You Should Know Before Starting

• Windows: Use the Control Panel or the Settings app to uninstall. Look for “League of Legends” in the programs list, then choose to uninstall.

• Mac: Drag the League of Legends app from the Applications folder to the Trash, then empty the Trash.

• If you want a thorough cleanup, you can also remove residual files leftover after uninstalling.

Method 1: Uninstall via Windows Settings

1. Close League of Legends. Make sure the game isn’t running before you begin.

2. Exit the Riot Client. Sometimes the client runs in the background. Click the upward arrow in your taskbar to show hidden icons, right-click the Riot icon (a red circle with a fist), and select Exit.

3. Open the Start Menu. Click the Windows logo button on your taskbar.

4. Go to Settings. Click the gear icon.

5. Select Apps. This will open your list of installed applications.

6. Find League of Legends. On Windows 11, click the three dots next to it; on Windows 10, just click it.

7. Click Uninstall. Confirm the prompt to remove the game.

8. Wait for the process to finish and click Done when prompted.

Method 2: Uninstall via Control Panel on Windows

1. Close the game and exit the Riot client as above.

2. Click the Start button, then type Control Panel and open it.

3. Select Uninstall a Program (or Programs and Features).

4. Scroll through the list and select League of Legends.

5. Click Uninstall at the top.

6. Confirm the uninstall prompt and wait for completion.

7. Click Done when finished.

Method 3: Remove League of Legends on Mac

1. Exit League of Legends or force quit if necessary.

2. Open the Finder (blue and white smiley face icon).

3. Go to the Applications folder.

4. Locate the League of Legends app or folder.

5. Drag it to the Trash bin on your Dock.

6. Right-click the Trash and choose Empty Trash to permanently delete.

Method 4: Delete Residual Files on Windows

If you want to be sure nothing is left behind:

1. Press Windows + E to open File Explorer.

2. Navigate to the League of Legends install directory. Default path:
   C:\Riot Games\League of Legends

3. Select the League of Legends folder and press Delete.

4. Right-click the Recycling Bin on your desktop and choose Empty Recycling Bin to clear these files permanently.

Method 5: Delete Residual Files on Mac

For a deeper cleanup after uninstalling:

1. Open Finder.

2. Press Command + Shift + G to open the “Go to Folder” window.

3. Enter these locations one at a time, pressing Go after each:

   • ~/Library/Caches/

   • ~/Library/Preferences/

   • ~/Library/Saved Application Data/

4. Look for any folders or files named League of Legends or Riot Games.

5. Drag any related files to the Trash.

6. Empty the Trash to finish the cleanup.

By following these steps, you can completely remove League of Legends from your system – freeing up space and clearing out any leftover data. Whether you’re taking a break or uninstalling for good, it’s simple to regain control over your computer.