The next Fortnite live event is close to arriving, as things start glitching ahead of the Unstable Story Moment playing out. This is going to get the ball rolling for the next season, and not much is known about it at this stage so the outcome will be unpredictable! A large projection has appeared in the middle of the island with a countdown, revealing there is not long to go until it all kicks off.
To find out more about when this is happening and what will be involved, here's everything we know so far about the next Fortnite live event.
What time is the Fortnite live event
The next Fortnite live event is taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and thanks to a recent announcement post we now know it has a confirmed start time of 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST. However, as with previous live events you should aim to be logged in ahead of that to make sure you get access to the lobby before it begins, and doors will be opening at 10:55am PDT / 1:55pm EDT / 6:55pm BST.
What will happen during the Fortnite live event?
Unusually, we have very little information ahead of this Fortnite live event, either through official Epic announcements or discovered leaks. The main details are found in the above splash screen in the menu, stating:
"Something... or someone powerful is changing the game, and the future of the Island hangs in the balance. Mythic Sprites will appear more often as the Unstable Story Moment kicks off on August 15 at 2:00 PM ET! Jump in at 1:55PM ET to watch it all unfold."
We already know that Fortnite Sprites will continue to be a significant feature in the next season, so it sounds like the live event will help players to secure the rarest Sprites available before the current season ends. You'll need to act fast though, as you only have until August 20 when Fortnite Season 4 of Chapter 7 begins to immortalize your current collection.
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