When is the next TFT update? Read on for the full 2026 TFT patch schedule.
Riot Games releases regular Teamfight Tactics (TFT) updates throughout the year. Below is the full TFT patch schedule for 2026, including the confirmed release dates.

TFT patch schedule 2026
TFT Patch | TFT Patch Release Date (PT) |
|---|---|
| TFT 16.2 | Jan. 8 (Thursday) |
| TFT 16.3 | Jan. 22 (Thursday) |
| TFT 16.4 | Feb. 4 |
| TFT 16.5 | Feb. 19 (Thursday) |
| TFT 16.6 | Mar. 4 |
| TFT 16.7 | Mar. 18 |
| TFT 16.8 | Apr. 1 |
| TFT 17.1 | Apr. 15 |
| TFT 17.2 | Apr. 29 |
| TFT 17.3 | May 13 |
| TFT 17.4 | May 28 (Thursday) |
| TFT 17.5 | June 10 |
| TFT 17.6 | June 24 |
| TFT 17.7 | July 15 |
| TFT 18.1 | July 29 |
| TFT 18.2 | Aug. 12 |
| TFT 18.3 | Aug. 26 |
| TFT 18.4 | Sept. 10 (Thursday) |
| TFT 18.5 | Sept. 23 |
| TFT 18.6 | Oct. 7 |
| TFT 18.7 | Oct. 21 |
| TFT 18.8 | Nov. 4 |
| TFT 19.1 | Nov. 18 |
| TFT 19.2 | Dec. 7 |
TFT patch notes 2026
Above is TFT's full patch schedule for 2026. Patches typically drop on Wednesdays unless otherwise stated. These updates usually roll out with League of Legends ones, however, they do have a different naming convention.
In TFT's case, the first number in a patch represents the set. The second number represents the patch. For example, TFT 16.3 means it's TFT Set 16's third patch. Additionally, according to Riot Games, there are approximately eight patches per set.
Note that TFT patch dates may change as well. Riot Games stated that they will let players know if an update gets delayed within 48 hours of its scheduled launch date.

TFT Sets 17, 18, and 19 release dates
The new TFT patch schedule indicates that players will see the launch of TFT Sets 17, 18, 19 this year. TFT Set 17 will arrive on April 15 while TFT Set 18 will launch on July 29. As for TFT Set 19, it will release on Nov. 18.
That's all for now. Are you ready for another year of TFT? Stick around esports.gg for more TFT news and updates!