Can I post a survey to learn what esports fans think of my product idea?
No survey of any kind is allowed, so a founder questionnaire gets removed under “Surveys are not allowed”.
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r/lolesports rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/lolesports: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 43,135
- Verified
- September 27, 2026
- Category
- Fan and entertainment communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No Spoilers in titles until at least 24 hours have passed since the game: Some people prefer to watch the game the following day, some people don't have a choice due to time constraints. So do not post the result in the title. You can still discuss the game and the results in the comments or body as people can more easily choose not to enter there. But remember to mark it as spoilers.
- Maintain a friendly atmosphere: Do not insult people in any manner, this is up to the full discretion of the moderator team and we expect the community to be able to discuss and meme things maturely. Accusations of people violating the summoner's code will be removed. Do not post anything accusing anybody of anything unless Riot has confirmed so.
- Bigotry is not allowed: Transphobia, Racism, Sexism and in general all forms of bigotry will result in an instant ban.
- Keep Titles Accurate: We don't accept titles that incorrectly represent the content's main focus, and we don't accept titles that do not match the post's content. Clickbait is not okay.
- All post must pertain to professional League of Legends competition: No SoloQ content is allowed. Defining professional can be problematic so we are defining it as any official competition that appears on leaguepedia. Exceptions may be made depending on the specific content are competition.
- Surveys are not allowed: Pretty self-explanatory. Do not post surveys.
- No gambling, betting or anything similar allowed: Any invitation to gamble or bet will be met with an instant ban. This is not negotiable.
- Do not directly attack any personality or player: Sometimes we can get angry at a player, and sometimes we think and say some things that are not very nice. We will not allow any attack that is directed at a player or personality. You are free to criticize their gameplay but not the person behind it, remember they are human too. This includes "I don't like the casters" rants" too, do not make a whole post to simply insult a caster.
- No NSFW content is allowed: This is not the place for that type of content so please, refrain from sharing anything along those lines.
- Fanart of players or teams is allowed: This is explicitedly allowed. You can post any artistic creation as long as it is related to professional league, so bring out those pens and show the world what you can do!
- Posts asking for tickets to attend livegames are not allowed. Use the pinned megathread.: To avoid spammy low quality posts we request users stick to the pinned megathread when looking for tickets to attend live games.
- Scalpers are NOT allowed!: Scalpers make everyone's experience worse by trying to profit from those who couldn't get a ticket in time. Moreover, we have no way of knowing if someone is a scammer. Therefore, we do not allow anyone reselling tickets, regardless of the situation or price. If you see anyone attempting to do so, we kindly ask all users to report the comment or post.
Works well
- An original analysis post about a professional match or tournament that appears on Leaguepedia.
- A written piece from the angle the description invites, such as reporting or breakdowns of the pro scene.
- Fanart of pro players or teams, which rule 10 explicitly allows when related to professional league.
- A match discussion post with the result kept out of the title and a spoiler mark on the post.
- A contribution from an esports-adjacent founder, like a free data story about the pro scene, posted as a fan first and never as a sales pitch.
Avoid
- Putting the match result or winner in a post title within 24 hours of the game ending.
- Posting anything that is not about professional competition, like SoloQ clips or rank stories.
- Running a survey, poll, or questionnaire asking members for their answers.
- Mentioning or inviting any kind of gambling or betting, which the rules say earns an instant ban.
- Writing a clickbait or misleading title that does not match what the post actually contains.
- Insulting players, casters, or other members, or posting accusations about anyone that Riot has not confirmed.
What r/lolesports Is For
This community is for the esports side of League of Legends only, not general league talk. The description says it is a home for writers, journalists, analysts, reporters and fans, and that it does not discriminate against particular sites or people. Rule 5 narrows the subject further to professional competition, which the rule defines as any official competition that appears on Leaguepedia. In practice that means match discussion, analysis, reporting and fan creations about the pro scene, and rule 10 explicitly allows fanart of players or teams as long as it relates to professional league.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The first rule to respect is “No Spoilers in titles until at least 24 hours have passed since the game”, which means your title cannot reveal a result and the post needs a spoiler mark. The second is “All post must pertain to professional League of Legends competition”, which limits you to content about official competitions listed on Leaguepedia. The third is “Keep Titles Accurate”, which bans clickbait and titles that do not match the post content. The fourth is “Surveys are not allowed”, so asking the community to fill in a questionnaire is out. The fifth is “No gambling, betting or anything similar allowed”, which the rules describe as an instant ban and not negotiable. The sixth is “Maintain a friendly atmosphere”, backed by “Bigotry is not allowed” and “Do not directly attack any personality or player”, so civility is not optional.
What To Post
A good post here is genuinely about the professional League of Legends scene and adds something the community wants to read. If you are a founder or marketer, the safe shape is a contribution first, for example an analysis piece, a written breakdown or a data story about pro play, posted in the voice of a fan or writer. Fanart related to professional league is explicitly welcomed by rule 10, so creative work tied to the pro scene fits. Whatever you post, write a title that states exactly what the content is, keep results out of the title for 24 hours, and mark spoilers when you discuss results in the body.
What To Avoid
Never put a game result in a title until at least 24 hours have passed, and mark spoilers when you discuss results in the body. Do not post anything outside professional competition, because solo queue content is explicitly not allowed. Do not post surveys, and keep every trace of gambling and betting away from this place because the rule promises an instant ban. Keep titles accurate and free of clickbait, because the moderation one-liner says posts that violate civility, promote gambling, contain surveys or spoil titles get removed. Do not insult players, casters or personalities, and do not accuse anyone of anything unless Riot has confirmed it. Bigotry of any form leads to an instant ban, and tickets for live games belong in the pinned megathread, never in a resale or scalping post.
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Common questions about r/lolesports
Can I promote my esports analytics tool here?
It depends entirely on relevance. The rules only allow posts about professional League of Legends competition, so a tool for fans or writers must connect to that world to have a chance.
Can I talk about a match result in my post?
Yes, you can discuss results in the post body and comments, but keep them out of the title and mark the post as a spoiler.
What counts as professional competition here?
Rule 5 defines it as any official competition that appears on Leaguepedia, so check there before posting.
Is betting talk ever okay, like asking about odds?
No. Any invitation to gamble or bet gets an instant ban and the rule says that is not negotiable, so even jokes on that theme are risky.
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