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Epic Games has revealed that the next Fortnite event is less than 10 days away. It will take place in the Fortnite OG mode, allowing players to relive the first-ever event. Interestingly, it appears that Epic has made some changes to it, so it may not be identical to the event we had in 2018.
This article will reveal everything you need to know about the next Fortnite live event, including its start date and time. Furthermore, you can find a countdown clock, which will show you exactly when to get on to witness it live.
When will the next Fortnite live event start?
The Rocket Launch event will go live on Saturday, July 26, at 2 PM Eastern Time. The table below shows several other major time zones, and in most of them, the event will start on Saturday.
| Time Zone | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 11:00 AM |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 12:00 PM |
| Central Time (CT) | 1:00 PM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 2:00 PM |
| Argentina Time (ART) | 3:00 PM |
| Brazil (Brasilia Time) | 3:00 PM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 7:00 PM |
| Central European Summer (CEST) | 8:00 PM |
| Eastern European Summer (EEST) | 9:00 PM |
| Gulf Standard Time (GST) | 10:00 PM |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 11:30 PM |
| Bangkok Time (ICT) | 1:00 AM (Sunday) |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 2:00 AM (Sunday) |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 3:00 AM (Sunday) |
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST) | 4:00 AM (Sunday) |
If your time zone is not listed above, you can use this time converter to check when the Fortnite live event begins in your region. Alternatively, you can refer to the countdown clock below.
The original Rocket Launch event happened on June 30, 2018. This three-minute event was the first live event in Fortnite, and many players were excited to watch it live. According to some leaks, the event may be slightly different this time, with the crack in the sky looking different. While Epic Games hasn’t confirmed anything yet, adding new twists to old events certainly sounds fun.
Countdown to the next Fortnite event
If you are unsure when the Fortnite event will begin in your region, you can use the countdown clock below. Once the countdown hits zero, the event will begin. However, keep in mind that you need to log in at least 30 minutes earlier to secure a spot and avoid queues.
Select Time Zone
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