When is the next Fortnite live event? Zero Hour date and UK start time confirmed
As this season draws to a close, when's our next live event coming up?
The next Fortnite season is about to kick off, but first things first, we've got another live event to enjoy!
Chapter 7 Season 1 kicked off the new year with a bang, but as we look towards Season 2 and the return of The Seven, there's plenty more to get excited for.
Following up on the recent Story Moment, here's what we know so far about when the next Fortnite live event takes place!
When is the next Fortnite live event? Date and UK start time
The next Fortnite Live Event will take place on 18 March 2026.
We don't know for sure what time it will launch just yet, but based on previous events, we think it will be around 7pm GMT, which corresponds to the following times in various times zones:
If you're in another time zone, here's what time the event will begin for you:
- US West Coast (PST) – 11am
- US Mountain (MST) – 12pm
- US Central (CST) – 1pm
- US East Coast (EST) – 2pm
- Central Europe (CET) – 8pm
- Singapore (SGT) – 3am, 19 March
- Tokyo (JST) – 4am, 19 March
- Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 6am, 19 March
- New Zealand (NZDT) – 8am, 19 March
Following up on the recent Dark Voyager Story Moment, this live event will usher in the beginning of Chapter 7 Season 2.
While we don't know a huge amount about how it's all set to play it, in-game info hints that it will focus on the rocket launch, the arrival of Ben Starr's the Visitor, and a clash between the Foundation and the Ice King.
When was the last Fortnite live event?
The most recent Fortnite live event took place on 14 March 2026, with the Dark Voyager Story Moment.
This live event saw the reintroduction of The Seven, with the Dark Voyager charging the Zero Point to open three Rift Gates.
How to join a Fortnite live event
To experience the next Fortnite live event, it's best to join a game of Battle Royale before the event is due to begin to experience it in its entirety.
In preparation for events, Epic often takes down Fortnite experiences (like creator mode) until the event's conclusion as it begins to work on implementing the update.
We suspect it will play out much the same way for the next live event, though we'd recommend logging on at least a couple of hours early if you are serious about attending it.
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Alex Raisbeck is a Gaming Writer at Radio Times, covering everything from AAA giants to indie gems. Alex has written for VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, PCGamesN and more.
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