If you want to know when the next Teamfight Tactics update arrives, you need a clear view of the 2026 patch calendar. Riot Games follows a structured release plan, and each update lands on confirmed dates throughout the year.
You can use the full 2026 TFT patch schedule to track balance changes, set updates, and gameplay adjustments. With fixed release windows, you can plan your ranked climbs and adapt to meta shifts as soon as each patch goes live.
TFT patch schedule 2026
You can expect updates to land on a steady, mostly biweekly rhythm throughout 2026. Most patches arrive on Wednesdays in PT, with a few Thursday releases around holidays.
Set 16 updates
- 16.2 – Jan. 8 (Thu)
- 16.3 – Jan. 22 (Thu)
- 16.4 – Feb. 4
- 16.5 – Feb. 19 (Thu)
- 16.6 – Mar. 4
- 16.7 – Mar. 18
- 16.8 – Apr. 1
Set 17 begins on Apr. 15 (17.1) and continues through 17.7 on July 15, keeping the same two‑week cadence.
Set 18 starts with 18.1 on July 29 and runs through 18.8 on Nov. 4, including a Sept. 10 Thursday patch.
Set 19 launches on Nov. 18 (19.1), followed by 19.2 on Dec. 7, closing out the year’s update cycle.
TFT patch notes 2026
You can expect new TFT updates to arrive mostly on Wednesdays, aligned with League of Legends patches but labeled differently. While both games share release days, TFT uses its own numbering system to track set progress and balance cycles.
In each version number, the first digit identifies the set, and the second shows the patch within that set. For example:
- 16.1 – Set 16, Patch 1
- 16.7 – Set 16, Patch 7
Riot plans for around eight updates per set, which keeps balance adjustments and meta shifts consistent throughout the year.
Patch dates can change. If a delay happens, you will typically receive notice within 48 hours of the planned release.
TFT Sets 17, 18, and 19 Release Dates
You can plan your year around three major set launches in 2026. Riot schedules each set several months apart, giving you time to explore new traits and strategies before the next update arrives.
- Set 17 – April 15, 2026
- Set 18 – July 29, 2026
- Set 19 – November 18, 2026
These dates follow the standard multi-month set cycle, so you can expect balance patches between each release to shape the meta.
