If you ever searched for League of Legends forums, you may remember how players used to gather on the official “Boards” to talk about the game.
Back in February 2020, Riot Games announced that Boards would shut down because it was found that “Boards” were underpopulated, and most activity moved to other places online.
You might feel lost now when you think about where players chat and share opinions about patches, meme moments, esports, and strategy talk.
I will be telling you about where players went, why forums still matter to you today, and how the community changed after Boards shut down.
But let’s discuss why the Boards were a legacy for League of Legends players and why Riot Games had to discontinue them.
The Legacy of League of Legends Boards
Boards was the official discussion space created by Riot Games to bring players and developers together outside of actual League of Legends matches.
It launched years after early fan forums and became the primary home for conversations, feedback, and community moments.
Players posted strategy ideas, champion opinions, fan art, cosplay contests, memes, and event discussions daily.
Volunteer moderators helped manage posts, ran regional activities, and supported players, which helped friendships grow naturally.
In early 2020, Riot announced the shutdown of Boards after noticing a steady drop in daily activity across the platform.
On March 9, 2020, Boards became read-only, allowing players to save posts, guides, and memories, and on March 16, 2020, Boards went fully offline.
They also thanked volunteer moderators and community members for supporting Boards for nearly a decade.
But people who still want to connect with discussions, players connected to various platforms, which I’ll be providing you in the next section.
Top Platforms for League of Legends Discussions
Players now talk about League of Legends across several popular platforms, each offering different discussion styles and community vibes worldwide.
1. Reddit
Reddit became the main place for League of Legends talks after Boards closed, pulling players from every region who wanted fast opinions, jokes, and strong reactions.
- r/leagueoflegends is the largest League of Legends subreddit, where millions of players post daily about patches, balance, memes, esports, and fast community reactions.
- r/summonerschool focuses on learning and improvement, where players ask questions, share strategies, and receive advice in a calm, mentor-style environment.
- More fan subreddits are present for Arcane/champion-themed and eSports, such as r/Arcane, r/leagueofjinx, and r/lolesports.
Threads fill quickly with comments about patches, esports moments, balance complaints, and random thoughts shared openly without worrying about structure or formality.
Many players check Reddit daily just to read community moods, arguments, and popular takes, making it feel closest to the old forum experience.
2. Discord
Discord attracted League of Legends players who preferred live conversations instead of waiting for replies, offering servers where people chat during matches, queues, or late-night sessions.
Many players enjoy typing or talking while playing, which makes discussions feel relaxed, friendly, and more personal than traditional forum posts.
Over time, servers turned into familiar spaces where players recognize names, share jokes, and feel part of smaller social circles.
3. Mobafire
Mobafire remains a place where League of Legends players prefer slower discussions and longer written explanations without the constant noise or pressure of daily online spaces.
Many users return often to read builds, share opinions, and leave thoughtful comments on guides created by familiar community members across different skill levels.
Compared to louder platforms, Mobafire feels calm and organized, which suits players who enjoy steady conversations instead of fast-moving arguments between players worldwide.
4. Social Media Platforms
Platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch (via Riot Games) became regular stops for League of Legends players after Boards shut down completely across the world.
Players react to updates, share clips, post opinions, and comment quickly without writing long messages or following strict discussion rules used by many fans.
Conversations feel short and emotional, driven by trends and visuals, helping players stay connected even without deeper back-and-forth discussions across different regions.
How the LoL Community Evolved After Board Shutdown?
When the Boards closed, many players felt confused, sad, and unsure where long conversations would continue.
For years, the Boards felt familiar and safe, so losing them felt like losing a favorite hangout.
- Players rushed to save posts during the read-only period, knowing memories would soon disappear. Some worried the community would feel scattered and less connected without one official place.
- Players slowly moved into other spaces together, following familiar names and voices they trusted from the Boards’ discussions.
- Conversations felt louder and faster, with more opinions shared at once across different platforms.
- Over time, players adjusted and built new habits around these spaces. Instead of one central hub, players accepted moving between places daily.
- Some missed calm debates, while others enjoyed quicker replies and wider reach.
Even without Boards, the community kept talking, joking, arguing, and supporting each other, just in new digital corners.
Conclusion
Even though the official Boards are long gone, I still feel that League of Legends discussions never truly faded for players like you.
Over the years, you probably noticed how conversations kept happening, just spread across many places where players talk in different ways.
For me, the change showed that community matters more than platforms, because people will always find spaces to speak and connect.
You might still miss slower talks or familiar names, but newer spaces offer fresh voices, faster replies, and constant activity every day.
I believe the key is choosing places that fit your comfort, whether you like calm chats or loud opinions shared without limits.
Where do you talk about League of Legends now, and what do you miss from the old forum days, tell us, share with us in comments below.
