When does chapter 7 season 2 start in Fortnite?

Published March 16, 2026, 9:10 PM EDT

Ashely Claudino is an Evergreen Staff Writer from Portugal. She studied translation at the University of Lisbon (2020, Faculty of Arts and Humanities). He has been writing for Game Rant since late 2020, focusing primarily on Fortnite and The Sims 4.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 was launched in late November 2025, shortly after The Simpsons mini season. It was the start of a brand new chapter, which is always especially exciting for fans as it tends to feature brand new weapons, locations and characters.

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More than three months have passed since the start of the season, which means it's time for players to start preparing for the next season of this chapter. Chapter 7 Season 2 is now closer than ever. This article tells players what they need to know about the end of the stream Fortnite season and the start of the next one.

When does chapter 7 season 1 end?

Chapter 7 Season 1 End Date and Time

The official Battle Pass page states that Chapter 7 Season 1 is available until March 18, 2026. This is because that is the last full day that the Battle Pass will be active. However, players will still have access to the pass in the early hours of March 19.

The Battle Pass for Chapter 7 Season 1 will be playable until the blackout begins on Thursday, March 19th. While it hasn't been confirmed, the shutdown is expected to begin at 4:00 a.m. ET.

When is the next season of Fortnite coming out?

Chapter 7 Season 2 Start Date and Time

Chapter 7 Season 2 begins Thursday, March 19. The downtime should start around 4:00am ET, and while it will last longer than usual when the new season comes out, it seems the developers expect it to end at 7:00am ET because Fortnite The Showdown trailer featured a countdown that matched that exact hour.

Therefore, players can expect to jump into Chapter 7 of Season 2 on Thursday, March 19 around 7:00 AM ET.