If your problem sounds like this:

  • League turns black when the match window opens.
  • The loading screen never appears and my screen stays black.
  • I can hear the game or match audio, but I only see a black screen.

Resolution

If the League Client works normally but your screen turns black before you successfully load into a match, something may be getting in the way of the game loading or displaying correctly.

If you can see the loading screen but it gets stuck and does not progress, follow our Stuck on Loading Screen guide instead. If the screen turns black after you've already entered the match, use Black Screen During Game.

  1. Check the minimum system requirements. Make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the game you're trying to play.
  2. Use the dedicated GPU. If Windows is leaning on integrated graphics, switching to the high-performance GPU can help your game run more smoothly.
  3. Update graphics card drivers. Outdated graphics drivers can cause crashes, freezes, black screens, and other visual issues, and updating your GPU drivers can help resolve these problems.
  4. Clean reinstall the graphics driver. Old driver leftovers can sometimes keep causing problems even after an update, and Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) helps wipe the slate clean.
  5. Configure your firewall. Your firewall may be blocking the Riot Client from communicating with our servers. Follow our guide to configure your firewall.
  6. Perform a clean boot. Clearing up background processes can ensure other programs aren't fighting for the spotlight against your game, and a clean boot helps you clear those potential troubles.
  7. Repair the game client. If something in the game files has gone sideways, the Riot Client Full Repair Tool can help straighten it out.
  8. Reinstall your game.  A clean reinstallation can replace corrupted or missing files that may be causing the crashes.

Still Having Issues?

If you still the issue after trying these steps, submit a ticket to Player Support. Make sure you attach your logs so we can take a closer look and help get you back in the game.