In case you hadn’t heard by now, preseason play is about to wrap up as we prepare to introduce Heroes of the Storm’s first official ranked season. Alongside the arrival of Season 1, we’re also completely revamping the ranking system, offering a host of new rewards for Hero and Team League players, making significant matchmaking adjustments, and even adding a Grandmaster Leaderboard to the official Heroes website. Today, we’d like to reveal start and end dates for Ranked Season 1, as well as all of the rewards you’ll be able to earn simply by playing!

Season Roll Dates

Ranked Season 1 will last approximately 10 weeks, beginning as soon as our next patch becomes available for download in each region this week. Check out the table below to make sure you’re well-prepared for Season 2’s arrival later this summer.

Event Date Season 1 Start Tuesday, June 14 Season 2 Start/Season 1 End Week of September 13*

*Exact date may vary slightly by region. More details will be announced as Season 2 approaches.

Season 1 Ranked Rewards

Players who manage to brawl their way up through the leagues during Ranked Season 1 can lay claim to an epic new set of portrait, mount, and gold rewards for their achievements in Hero and Team League. Take a look at everything you have a chance to earn this season, and then head in-game this week to hit those ranked queues!

Hero League Portrait

Team League Portrait

Elemental Lizard Mount

Hero League Team League

League Rewards League Rewards Bronze Bronze Hero League Portrait Bronze Elemental Lizard Mount Bronze Team League Portrait Silver 750 Gold Silver Hero League Portrait Silver 750 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Silver Team League Portrait Gold 1000 Gold Gold Hero League Portrait Gold 1000 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Gold Team League Portrait Platinum 1250 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Platinum Hero League Portrait Platinum 1250 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Platinum Team League Portrait Diamond 1500 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Diamond Hero League Portrait Diamond 1500 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Diamond Team League Portrait Master 1750 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Epic Elemental Lizard Mount Master Hero League Portrait Master 1750 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Epic Elemental Lizard Mount Master Team League Portrait Grandmaster 2000 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Epic Elemental Lizard Mount Grandmaster Hero League Portrait Grandmaster 2000 Gold Elemental Lizard Mount Epic Elemental Lizard Mount Grandmaster Team League Portrait

Good luck and have fun during your ranked matches this season! We hope to see everyone rocking their new league portraits and mounts once Season 1 concludes. If you’re ready to begin your Ranked Play journey in Heroes of the Storm, but unsure how, head over to our new Ranked Play Guide to make sure you get started on the right foot.

Until next time, we’ll see you in the Nexus!