If you’re a Rocket League player and you’ve tried to create a private match only to be hit with the frustrating error message — “Server is from the wrong region. Please try again later (Error: 91)”, you’re not alone. This error has become a common headache for players trying to set up custom games with friends. But don’t worry, the fix is simple, and I’m going to walk you through it step by step.
🎮 What Causes Rocket League Error 91?
This error typically pops up when Rocket League’s matchmaking system attempts to place your private match on a server region that doesn’t match your actual physical location — or the region it tries to connect to is temporarily down or overloaded. The game defaults to the “Recommended” region, but sometimes that setting chooses poorly, especially if you’re on a VPN, have unstable ping, or the recommended server is facing issues.
✅ Step-by-Step Fix for Error 91
Here’s how you can fix the “server is from the wrong region” problem and start enjoying your private matches again:
Step 1: Launch Rocket League from Epic Games
First, launch Rocket League via Epic Games or whichever platform you use. Wait for the game to fully load and hit any button to get to the main menu.
Step 2: Navigate to Private Match Settings
- From the main menu, go to Play.
- Choose Custom Games, then tap on Create Private Match.
Step 3: Change the Server Region
- In the Private Match setup screen, scroll down to where it says “Region”.
- By default, this is set to “Recommended”, which is where the issue usually comes from.
- Instead of letting Rocket League decide for you, manually choose the region closest to your real location.
- For example:
- If you’re in the U.S., choose US-East or US-West
- If you’re in Europe, select Europe
- If you’re in Asia or Oceania, pick the corresponding region
- For example:
This manual override ensures your match is hosted on a server that fits your connection, reducing the risk of error 91.
Step 4: Save & Start Your Private Match
- Once you’ve selected the proper region, create your private match.
- It should now connect without showing the “wrong region” error.
🔄 Still Seeing Error 91? Try This:
If manually switching your region didn’t work right away, try the following:
- Restart Rocket League
Close the game completely and relaunch it. Sometimes it takes a full restart to re-establish the connection correctly. - Check for Server Outages
Visit Rocket League’s Server Status page to confirm there are no ongoing issues. - Avoid Using a VPN
VPNs can mess with your location data and confuse Rocket League’s region selection. - Restart Your Router
A simple network refresh can sometimes resolve miscommunication between your IP and Rocket League servers.
