Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup is the October 17, 2026 tournament where players can win The Purge’s Lady Liberty outfit and matching Purge Drone Back Bling for free. Epic is hosting Solo Battle Royale and Solo Zero Build versions, with outfits awarded to the highest-scoring players in each matchmaking region.
There is also a much more achievable prize: the Purge Mask emoticon for eight points. The skin itself requires a regional leaderboard finish, not just eight points. Here’s when the tournament starts in the UK, what rank you need and how to qualify for the event.
Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup UK start and end time
Europe’s tournament starts at 6 PM BST on Saturday, October 17, ending at 9 PM BST. Each Solo Battle Royale and Zero Build session lasts approximately three hours and allows up to 11 matches. A match only counts if you begin it before the session deadline.
The Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup runs at different times elsewhere. Visit Fortnite’s Compete tab for your matchmaking region’s final schedule. Epic’s rules specifically direct players to the in-game time listing if any date or hour changes.
How to enter the Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup
Open Fortnite, head to Compete and select the Lady Liberty Cup for Solo Battle Royale or Solo Zero Build. Check your region, accept the tournament terms and play eligible matches during the scheduled session. Your cumulative points determine where you finish on that particular leaderboard.
You must be at least 13 years old or the higher age required in your country, use an Epic account at Career Level 50 or higher, have two-factor authentication enabled and be in good standing. Cabined Accounts aren’t eligible. Confirm these requirements before your tournament starts.
Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup regional skin rewards
The Lady Liberty outfit and Purge Drone Back Bling go to players who place within the official regional cutoff. Epic applies the same threshold to both versions of the Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup. Finishing top 1,000 in Europe doesn’t mean being among the top 1,000 worldwide; each region has its own leaderboard.
| Region | Required ranking |
|---|---|
| Europe | Top 1,000 |
| NA Central | Top 700 |
| NA West | Top 200 |
| Brazil | Top 200 |
| Oceania | Top 100 |
| Asia | Top 100 |
| Middle East | Top 100 |
The eight-point Purge Mask emoticon is awarded across all regions without needing those leaderboard placements. The eight-point target doesn’t require a top regional placement. Epic can adjust leaderboard standings if competitors break the rules.
How to earn the Purge Mask in eight points
Play a Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup session and score eight cumulative points through placement and eliminations. The precise current scoring ladder appears in Fortnite’s tournament rules in Compete. You can play up to eleven matches in the three-hour window but don’t need to use all of them if you reach eight points earlier.
Track your total in the event leaderboard after each completed match. If you’re aiming for the outfit too, you’ll need a considerably stronger placement than the eight-point emoticon threshold. The final result is determined by your region’s leaderboard at the close of the event.
Battle Royale vs Zero Build: Which is better?
Both Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup competitions award the same cosmetics and have Solo settings. Battle Royale allows building and Zero Build doesn’t. Choose the format where you are more comfortable surviving and earning points; choose whichever mode gives you the best chance of surviving to late game.
The two modes have separate scores and leaderboards, so you don’t combine points from both tournaments into one ranking. Epic’s rules don’t promise two copies of a cosmetic if you qualify through both formats. Your priority should be reaching the cutoff in whichever Solo format you know best.
Why is the Fortnite Lady Liberty Cup locked?
Check that your region’s cup session is currently active. If it is, confirm two-factor authentication, Career Level 50, age eligibility and good standing. Some countries and Cabined Accounts are excluded by Epic’s rules. The event uses the ordinary Fortnite Compete interface and doesn’t require a separate game download.
After a session closes, new matches won’t count toward its leaderboard. Epic hasn’t announced another free qualifying session for players who miss October 17. Check the tournament leaderboard and Compete tab for the official final status.
Related Guides
Official source: Epic Games Lady Liberty Cup rules.
