If League of Legends got stuck on the “Prepare for Battle” screen, restart the game client to fix the problem. Try running the game as an administrator. Right-click on League of Legends, and select “Run as administrator”.
If the issue persists, check your connection, close background programs, verify your game files, and then update your drivers, game, and OS to the latest version.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the steps to follow.
Check your Internet connection
If you’re using a wireless connection, try using a cable connection. Additionally, unplug your router for two minutes to reset your connection.
If you can’t switch to a cable connection, go to your router settings and change your Wi-Fi channel.
Don’t forget to disconnect all the other devices connected to your network to free up more bandwidth for League of Legends.
Close background programs
Some of the programs running in the background may interfere with League of Legends and prevent you from entering the arena.
Make sure to force-close all the background programs running on your device. Restart your game client, and launch the game again.
Verify your game files
If you’re playing on Steam, go to your Library, right-click on League of Legends, and select Properties. Then, go to Local Files, and select Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Wait until the game client verifies your LoL files and restart it. Check if you can load the game.
How to update your graphics driver
- Open the Device Manager
- Expand the list of Display Adapters
- Right-click on your display driver
- Select Update driver
Restart your device and check if you notice any changes.
Don’t forget to update LoL and your OS to the latest version. Restart your computer, and check the results.
It is worth mentioning that this issue affects the EUW and EUNA servers more frequently than the NA servers.
Let me know if these solutions helped you solve the problem.
Happy gaming!