How to check League of Legends MMR

League of Legends fans, gather around… Today we will uncover a “secret” that Riot keeps hidden from all the players. Well, at least they try to. MMR in League of Legends is one of the most important metrics that calculate your level and abilities in the game. It is mostly connected to your mechanics, game knowledge, and let’s be honest, your mental.

In League of Legends, your Matchmaking Rating (MMR) is a key statistic, though you won't see it on your screen. It's like a secret number that Riot Games uses to decide who you should play against. This ensures every game is fair. Even though you can't see this number, understanding your MMR can help you get better at the game.

What is MMR in League of Legends?

MMR stands for Matchmaking Rating. It's a number given to you based on your game performance. When you win games, your MMR goes up. When you lose, it goes down. This number helps the game find other players who are as good as you are, so your matches are fair.

Why MMR stays hidden

Riot Games keeps MMR hidden to stop players from trying to change their score unfairly. Instead, they show your rank, which goes up or down in a more understandable way. This includes moving up in tiers and divisions, which you can see.

How MMR and ranks work together

While MMR decides who you play against, your rank shows where you stand in the game. It gives you clear goals like reaching the next tier. Your rank is visible, but your MMR is not. However, it affects another important part of the game: League Points (LP).

How to check LoL MMR

Riot does not let you see your MMR directly, but some websites can estimate it for you.

Third-party websites

Websites such as mylolmmr.com can estimate your MMR. You just need to type in your Summoner Name and Region. These estimates use your recent games to guess your MMR. mylolmmr.com is one such service that gathers data from the API to give you a rough idea of your MMR. Remember, these sites make educated guesses based on available data, so the numbers they provide are not always exact. Take these estimates with a grain of salt. 

Another site, OP.GG, used to offer a similar tool for calculating MMR. A few years ago, they replaced it with something called Rank Score or OP Score. This new score serves a similar purpose but does not provide a numeric MMR estimate.

Watch your LP carefully

You can also get an idea of your MMR by looking at how many LPs you gain or lose after each game. If you gain more LP for wins and lose less for defeats, your MMR might be higher than your current rank suggests.

How is MMR calculated in League of Legends?

Riot Games keeps the exact way they calculate MMR a secret. They do this so players can't game the system. However, we know that winning and losing games affects your MMR the most. Going on a winning or losing streak can change your MMR quickly.

What is a good MMR in LoL?

MMR can vary a lot. If your MMR is over 2000, that's considered high, and you're doing very well. An average MMR is about 1500. If your MMR is under 1000, that's considered low. Again, this is just an estimation and Riot keeps this MMR secret like Coca-Cola’s recipe. We don’t exactly know but this is what everyone believes all around the world. When you run your MMR in third-party websites, you will see numbers based on these metrics. When you check your MMR, keep these metrics in mind and decide whether your MMR is okay or you are still a noob.

How to improve your MMR in LoL

To get a better MMR, you need to win more games. This might sound simple, but it involves improving how you play. You should try to understand the game better and learn from players who are better than you. Watching games played by top players can teach you a lot. The more you learn and apply, the more likely you are to win games and raise your MMR.