---
title: "Update a league match's lifecycle status"
method: PATCH
path: "/leagues/{identifier}/matches/{matchId}/status"
tags: ["League: Scores"]
---

# Update a league match's lifecycle status

`PATCH /leagues/{identifier}/matches/{matchId}/status`

Transitions a league match between lifecycle states. Requires a personal or developer API key whose owner is currently a league ADMIN of the league in the path, with the league scores capability enabled on the key. League API access is gated at api_pro on the league owner's plan.

## Path parameters

- `identifier` string, required — League slug.
- `matchId` string, required — Match ID.

## Request body

- LeagueStatusUpdateBody — Request body for updating a league match's lifecycle status.
  - `status` string, required — Target status. Allowed league transitions: READY -> IN_PROGRESS|CANCELLED, ACCEPTED -> CANCELLED. COMPLETED is not accepted directly; matches complete automatically once scores are confirmed.

## Response `200`

The league match status was transitioned successfully.

- GameStatusUpdateResponse — Result of a successful match status transition.
  - `success` true, required
  - `matchId` string, required — ID of the updated match.
  - `previousStatus` string, required — Match status before the transition.
  - `newStatus` string, required — Match status after the transition.
  - `timestamp` string, required — Server response time (ISO 8601).

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request (invalid body, cursor, limit, or date).
- `401` — Missing or invalid API key.
- `403` — API key lacks the required permission.
- `404` — Resource not found.
- `409` — Conflict.
- `429` — Rate limited.

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