Five-stack formats
Ranked 5s vs Flex Queue
Both queues are played as a five-stack, but they serve different goals. Ranked 5s is the dedicated ranked ladder Riot is bringing back; Flex remains the cross-rank party queue your stack already knows.
LoL Tracker tracks Flex today and will add Ranked 5s when Riot exposes the queue. This page helps you choose where to grind — and how to review each format cleanly.
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Ranked 5s vs Flex
Illustration: split view — Ranked 5s competitive ladder on one side, Flex party queue session on the other.
Ranked 5s
Dedicated five-stack ladder
Built for groups that want a true ranked identity as a roster — closer to the old ranked teams spirit Riot described in their 2026 dev update.
Flex Queue
The flexible ranked option
Still ranked, but designed for parties of mixed sizes. Most friend stacks already have years of Flex habits and match history here.
LoL Tracker
One team page, two queues
Same squad page, role-fair MVP scores and champion pools — with queue-specific filters once Ranked 5s data is live.
Which queue should your stack play?
Tryhard competitive rosters will likely split time: Flex for volume and experimentation, Ranked 5s for ladder identity. Casual friend groups may stay Flex-first — both are valid.
- Choose Ranked 5s when your roster wants a clear ladder goal as a five-stack.
- Stay Flex-first when you mix subs, play fewer games, or already have a ranked rhythm there.
- Use LoL Tracker on either queue so reviews stay data-driven instead of vibe-based.
Side-by-side comparison
High-level differences — exact rules follow Riot's live patches and official announcements.
| Topic | Ranked 5s | Flex Queue |
|---|---|---|
| Party size | Five-stack only (dedicated queue) | 1–5 players allowed |
| Competitive intent | Ladder identity for the roster | Ranked, but more flexible grouping |
| Tracking in LoL Tracker | Planned when Riot exposes the queue | Live today — automatic Flex 5 imports |
| Best for | Serious five-stacks targeting ranked climb | Regular stacks, mixed groups, volume grinding |
| Review workflow | Same team page + MVP + champion pools (upcoming) | Team page, TeamScore, AI Coach, scrim imports |
FAQ
Can LoL Tracker track both queues on one team page?
That's the plan. Flex is live now. Ranked 5s will plug into the same team page once Riot ships API support — with filters so you don't mix games blindly.
Does Flex TeamScore include Ranked 5s games?
Today TeamScore is computed from ranked Flex 5 games only. Ranked 5s scoring will follow the same philosophy once the queue exists in our data pipeline.
Which queue should we track first?
Whichever you play most. Most stacks should start with Flex tracking now and add Ranked 5s when the mode and API go live.
Track your Flex stack while Ranked 5s launches
Build the habit on Flex today — your team page, champion pools and reviews carry over.
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