All marathon server slam start times calculated from the official 10:00 AM PT reference. DST adjustments applied where applicable.
| Time Zone | Server Slam Start Date | Server Slam Start Time | End Date | End Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT — Pacific Time | Feb 26 | 10:00 AM | Mar 2 | 10:00 AM | Official time |
| MT — Mountain Time | Feb 26 | 11:00 AM | Mar 2 | 11:00 AM | |
| CT — Central Time | Feb 26 | 12:00 PM (Noon) | Mar 2 | 12:00 PM | |
| ET — Eastern Time | Feb 26 | 1:00 PM | Mar 2 | 1:00 PM | |
| BRT — Brasília Time | Feb 26 | 3:00 PM | Mar 2 | 3:00 PM |
| Time Zone | Server Slam Start Date | Server Slam Start Time | End Date | End Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT — Greenwich Mean Time | Feb 26 | 6:00 PM | Mar 2 | 6:00 PM | |
| CET — Central European Time | Feb 26 | 7:00 PM | Mar 2 | 7:00 PM | |
| EET — Eastern European Time | Feb 26 | 8:00 PM | Mar 2 | 8:00 PM | |
| MSK — Moscow Time | Feb 26 | 9:00 PM | Mar 2 | 9:00 PM |
| Time Zone | Server Slam Start Date | Server Slam Start Time | End Date | End Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST — India Standard Time | Feb 26 | 11:30 PM | Mar 2 | 11:30 PM | |
| CST — China Standard Time | Feb 27 | 2:00 AM | Mar 3 | 2:00 AM | +1 day |
| SGT — Singapore Time | Feb 27 | 2:00 AM | Mar 3 | 2:00 AM | +1 day |
| JST — Japan Standard Time | Feb 27 | 3:00 AM | Mar 3 | 3:00 AM | +1 day |
| KST — Korea Standard Time | Feb 27 | 3:00 AM | Mar 3 | 3:00 AM | +1 day |
| Time Zone | Server Slam Start Date | Server Slam Start Time | End Date | End Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEDT — Australian Eastern | Feb 27 | 5:00 AM | Mar 3 | 5:00 AM | +1 day |
| NZDT — New Zealand Time | Feb 27 | 7:00 AM | Mar 3 | 7:00 AM | +1 day |
All marathon server slam start times above assume standard (non-DST) offsets where applicable. The official Bungie announcement confirmed the marathon server slam start time in Pacific Time (PT) = UTC-8. If your region observes Daylight Saving Time and has recently changed clocks, verify your local offset. When in doubt, convert from 10:00 AM PT = 18:00 UTC on February 26, 2026.
Understanding what happens the moment the marathon server slam start time hits on February 26
The marathon server slam start time isn't just a countdown — it's the moment Bungie's global servers open simultaneously for hundreds of thousands of players worldwide. Here's exactly what unlocks at the marathon server slam start time:
At the exact marathon server slam start time, all global servers come online. PS5, Xbox, and PC players can log in and begin extracting simultaneously — the marathon server slam start time is truly global.
At the marathon server slam start time, both Perimeter (urban ruins) and Dire Marsh (alien wilderness) maps unlock. You can drop into either zone the moment the marathon server slam start time passes.
All five marathon server slam Runner shells — Rook, Glitch, Void, Atrox, and Blackbird — unlock at the start time. Each comes with full ability and skill trees from the moment the server slam begins.
At the marathon server slam start time, five faction contact points activate in-world. Begin picking up and completing contracts from the first minute of the marathon server slam for the chance to earn exclusive rewards.
The marathon server slam reward countdown begins at the start time. Earn the exclusive emblem (Runner Level 5) and gear packages (Runner Level 10) by completing content throughout the 5-day server slam window.
Bungie's server-side anti-cheat systems also activate at the marathon server slam start time — stress-testing fair-play enforcement at full global player capacity before the March 5 full game launch.
Don't miss a minute of the marathon server slam — follow these steps before the February 26 start time
Don't wait until the marathon server slam start time to start downloading. The game client can be large — download it now so you're ready to play the instant servers go live at 10:00 AM PT on February 26.
A free Bungie account is required to play. Create yours at bungie.net before the marathon server slam start time so you don't lose valuable play time during the 5-day event window.
Use the marathon server slam start time table above to find your exact local start time. Set a phone alarm or calendar reminder for 15 minutes before your local marathon server slam start time.
Server launches at the marathon server slam start time historically see very high login traffic. Open the marathon game 10–15 minutes before the official start time so you're in queue and ready to play immediately when servers open.
Is the marathon server slam start time different depending on which platform you play on?
The marathon server slam start time is identical on all platforms. Whether you play on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC (Steam), your marathon server slam start time is February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. There is no platform-exclusive early access — the marathon server slam start time is truly simultaneous and global.
PS Plus NOT required to access the marathon server slam start time event on PS5.
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