Can't Spectate games in new client

AdamL6012·Nov 17, 2016·23 votes·57,943 views

So I went to spectate a friend's game today in the new client, but I'm unable to. You click "spectate" and nothing happens. I enjoyed this feature I hope they're not taking it away. Anyone else having this issue ?

27 Comments

alram87Nov 19, 20167 votes

I've seen a number of people complain about this and no one has seem to come up with an answer or resolution. I'm having the same issue as well. I can't imagine that they would remove this feature and leave the option available, so my only guess is that it's being ironed out in the new Beta.

AnomanderNov 17, 20165 votes

BTW you can still load the old client. After hitting launch on the bottom right it will give a option to "Launch Legacy Client".

SukishooNov 20, 20162 votes

You might want to check out the FAQS on this. It will answer most of your questions.. https://support.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/230175788-Updated-Client-Open-Beta-FAQ#h2q2

GreentingerApr 2, 20172 votes

restart the client it worked for me... if not try the repair option in launch screen. (sorry for bad english but you get the drift)

Little WomanJul 3, 20171 votes

This worked for me with the new client, thanks !

TruedeepNov 17, 20161 votes

Same thing

GerolanNov 17, 20161 votes

same. If i had known this was an issue i would of stayed with the old client

GrundalorNov 18, 20161 votes

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So I went to spectate a friend's game today in the new client, but I'm unable to. You click "spectate" and nothing happens. I enjoyed this feature I hope they're not taking it away. Anyone else having this issue ?

I am also unable to spectate. maybe it will be restored when they fix the ranked que's also?

Oniòn KnightNov 19, 20161 votes

go to op.gg search your friend's name. find "live game". download the file then spectate.

Its Just A GameJan 23, 20171 votes

Thanks for the replay, but its still doesn't work.

Akang DingNov 19, 20161 votes

Same as me .

Hi I am Alice XDNov 19, 20161 votes

same

MuchUnskilledNov 20, 20161 votes

i cant spectate too on new client and my spectate option look with diferent colour, like grey.

L1StampedeNov 20, 20161 votes

I'm also having the same problem.

That being said, clicking the "Launch Legacy Client" fixed it and I was able to spectate the game.

CheerUpBaby xxNov 22, 20161 votes

same, I can't spectate

O UmbraMortis ONov 23, 20161 votes

yeah, i got the same prob. that option was dimmed,

MZDipaoloNov 26, 20161 votes

I BELIEVE ITS JUST THE BETA, PROB GONNA HAVE IT WHEN ITS THE MAIN CLIENT

zGv FrenzyDec 9, 20161 votes

I can't spectate either. I've tried opening the legacy client but as soon as i get passed the login, it locks my whole computer up. cant move my mouse, cant bring up task manager. nothing. end up having to manually shut down my computer and restart it. this happens every time i try to open the legacy client. on a side note whenever i play on the new client i have alot of issues w/ ping spike in game. anyone else having this issue? ive done all of the usual things to try and correct this. but my comp/ router/ internet are all fine and i have no issues playing any games other than LOL.

Riza HawkeyeJan 7, 20171 votes

Yeah, I have this issue too :(

KaradjoloJan 15, 20171 votes

only whay i find out is by the site http://eune.op.gg/ u can spectate all active players games if u just know they names

DarebuildGrizzlyJan 15, 20171 votes

So I went to spectate a friend's game today in the new client, but I'm unable to. You click "spectate" and nothing happens.

xTHcUseRxJan 22, 20171 votes

i have the same porblem, riot pls fix this asap

KetchupSeedHDMay 30, 20171 votes

So at first the home screen wouldn't load or anything. my game is still patching, because its patching I wanted to just watch a friend play. It took me longer than usual to go to the spectate option and when I finally selected it BOOM!!! nothing happened. Gonna let the patching finish up and ting and then try again.

TemijoelJun 20, 20171 votes

Im totally having this issue. I can't spectate anyone's game, it's frustrating cause my friend says he's dominating and i wanna see if he's fr or not.

Ionlybrake4sealsJun 22, 20171 votes

So I found a way around this, you can go to na.op.gg and spectate live games from there. You have to download a spectator client, but it should work.

TortuapJul 1, 20171 votes

I found a solution, rather than launching LeagueClient.exe, I'm launching the old "lol.launcher.admin.exe". The same client new UI is launched, but now I have the "Spectate" available and working fine. Cheers.