Fortnite OG Season 9 is coming to a close, and Epic Games is planning a major send-off with the Final Showdown Event set to begin later this weekend. On Saturday, August 29, players will be able to watch the final moments of the retro Fortnite season as The Devourer goes up against the Paradigm in an epic battle.
Exact start time in the UK
The Fortnite OG Final Showdown event is scheduled to kick off at 7pm BST on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This is a global start time, so there is no way to see the event start earlier than when Epic Games has scheduled it.
Although the event starts at 7pm, it is advisable to log in a little earlier to make sure you are ready for the spectacle. Players need to be logged into Fortnite at the right time to witness the event.
Global time zone conversions
Here is the Final Showdown start time converted into several time zones around the world:
- LOS ANGELES - 11:00 AM PDT, Aug 29
- DENVER - 12:00 PM MDT, Aug 29
- CHICAGO - 1:00 PM CDT, Aug 29
- NEW YORK - 2:00 PM EDT, Aug 29
- SÃO PAULO - 3:00 PM -03, Aug 29
- LONDON - 7:00 PM BST, Aug 29
- PARIS / BERLIN - 8:00 PM CEST, Aug 29
- CAIRO - 8:00 PM EET, Aug 29
- MOSCOW - 9:00 PM MSK, Aug 29
- DUBAI - 10:00 PM GST, Aug 29
- NEW DELHI - 11:30 PM IST, Aug 29
- BANGKOK - 1:00 AM ICT, Aug 30
- SINGAPORE - 2:00 AM SGT, Aug 30
- BEIJING / SHANGHAI - 2:00 AM CST, Aug 30
- TOKYO - 3:00 AM JST, Aug 30
- SYDNEY - 4:00 AM AEST, Aug 30
- AUCKLAND - 6:00 AM NZST, Aug 30
What to expect from the event
Long-time Fortnite players will already know what happens during the Final Showdown event. The article does not spoil it for those experiencing it for the first time, but notes it is one of the more beloved events from the game's history. Players are encouraged to grab snacks and enjoy the spectacle while it lasts.
