The Axe of Champions is Fortnite’s rarest prize, reserved for tournament winners-but there’s a way to claim it without spending a cent. Here’s how players can earn this exclusive pickaxe through Epic’s free competition rewards.
How to Claim Free Axe of Champions in Fortnite
To claim the Free Axe of Champions in Fortnite, follow the official event steps: log in to your Epic Games account during the eligible tournament window, complete the required matches or challenges, and ensure you meet any regional or platform-specific rules. After the event ends, the Axe of Champions will be added to your in-game inventory automatically, provided you met all conditions. If you don’t see it, check the in-game_store or your recent purchases and confirm your account is linked to the correct platform.
To celebrate Champions Road and the 2025 Fortnite Global Championship, Epic is hosting two Axe of Champions tournaments: a mobile-only Blitz Cup and an all-platform Solo Cup, both happening Saturday, August 30, 2025. These tournaments will let you earn the Axe of Champions pickaxe for free in Fortnite before it hits the item shop. The top players in all regions will be awarded the piackaxe for free.
Both tournaments will be solo, so make sure you are prepared for some sweaty action in the lobby. There will be ten matches in a three-hour time window. As the game will run on the latest meta, make sure you know about the latest Fortnite weapons and how they work. Practice before you jump into action.
To be eligible for the tournament, players must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your country) and have MFA enabled. If you want to know the session time, just go to your competitive tab and look for the session slot.
While the Axe of Champions pickaxe is only for the top players, there is something for decent performers as well. All players who earn at least eight points will also receive the Axe of Champions Spray. In case you miss out on being the top player in your region, don’t get disappointed. As I said before, Axe of Champions Pickaxe hits the shop on September 4, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET.
When exactly is the Axe of Champions Cup scheduled to start
The Axe of Champions Cup took place on August 30, 2025, as a solo Battle Royale tournament lasting about three hours, during which players could complete up to 10 matches.
Exact Timing
Official sources and guides confirm the event started on that date without specifying an exact hour in available snippets, but it aligned with Fortnite’s competitive schedule for Chapter 6 Season 4. Check Fortnite’s competitive events page or past schedules for region-specific start times if needed.
Status Update
Since today is January 19, 2026, the event has concluded, and top regional performers already received the pickaxe rewards. No new cups are indicated in recent results.
What time does the Cup start in my time zone
The Axe of Champions Cup started on August 30, 2025, with Fortnite competitive events typically displayed in your local device time zone both in-game and on Epic’s site.
EET Timing
Your current time zone is Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2), so the event aligned with schedules shown directly in Fortnite’s competitive tab for players in Europe/Middle East regions. Exact start hours varied by server (e.g., often around midday to evening local time for peak participation), but precise logs require checking in-game history or Fortnite Tracker post-event.
Event Context
As the tournament concluded months ago, no active start time applies now in January 2026. Future cups would follow similar local-time displays.
