Marvel Rivals recently celebrated its first anniversary in style, and it’s continuing the festivities with a player-only New Year’s event. Netease has introduced a ball drop mini-event that players can watch with friends and even strangers, following in the footsteps of other live-service games like Fortnite.
Since the event will take place on the Times Square map, the developers are essentially digitizing the long-standing ball drop custom connected to the famous New York landmark. Nevertheless, here is everything you need to know about the Marvel Rivals New Year’s event if you want to participate in the festivities.
Marvel Rivals New Year Event 2026 Countdown Timer and Ball Drop Timings
The Marvel Rivals New Year’s event will take place on December 31 at 8 PM ET (5 PM PT/1 AM UTC/ 1 AM BST). It’ll remain active until January 1 at 1 AM ET (10 PM PT/ 6 AM UTC/ 6 AM BST), and will repeat at hourly intervals until the expiration time.
Marvel Rivals New Year’s Event Rewards
The appropriately called “New Year 2026” title is the sole prize in the Marvel Rivals New Year’s Event. Therefore, this exclusive game gives you the opportunity to boast about attending the game’s inaugural New Year’s celebration. Simply enter the Times Square map and walk to the ball drop when the mini-event launches to obtain it. The title will be sent to you through an in-game email.