Fortnite Power Hours provide boosted chance to get the Trick or Treat Sprites (Image via Fortnite)
Fortnitemares 2026 is serving up another Power Hours event today. The Trick or Treat Power Hours run in two rounds on Saturday, October 17, boosting Sprite spawns and handing every player a powerful weapon from the start of the match. The first round starts at 2 PM ET / 6 PM UTC. The second round begins at 9 PM ET, which is 1 AM UTC on Sunday, October 18. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Here’s the start time for both rounds in major time zones: North America Pacific Time (PDT): 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, October 17 Mountain Time (MDT): 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM, October 17 Central Time (CDT): 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM, October 17 Eastern Time (EDT): 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM, October 17 South America Brazil Time (BRT): 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM, October 17 Europe British Summer Time (BST): 7:00 PM, October 17 and 2:00 AM, October 18 Central European Summer Time (CEST): 8:00 PM, October 17 and 3:00 AM, October 18 Eastern European Summer Time (EEST): 9:00 PM, October 17 and 4:00 AM, October 18 Asia Gulf Standard Time (GST): 10:00 PM, October 17 and 5:00 AM, October 18 India Standard Time (IST): 11:30 PM, October 17 and 6:30 AM, October 18 Singapore Standard Time (SGT): 2:00 AM and 9:00 AM, October 18 Japan Standard Time (JST): 3:00 AM and 10:00 AM, October 18 Korea Standard Time (KST): 3:00 AM and 10:00 AM, October 18 Oceania Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM, October 18 New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, October 18 Three boosts are active while the event runs: Freddy’s Nightmare from the start: You begin with the glove, so you can move faster while it’s equipped and slash through unsuspecting opponents. Extra loot from chests: 1-Up Tokens and Portable Extractors may drop from chests, giving you a second life or a way to pull Sprites from opponents. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
If you are interested in knowing further specifics about this week’s Power Hour sessions, you are at the right place. In the section below, we take a look at when each round begins in your region and what to expect. The details I was given don’t specify how long each round lasts, so keep an eye on Fortnite’s official channels for the exact window. Normally, you’d have to defeat Freddy Krueger to earn it, so having it from the jump is a major advantage. More Trick or Treat Sprites : The Trick or Treat Sprite variant appears more often, which makes this a good window if you’re trying to complete your collection. Land near chest-heavy areas, since the extra loot drops are tied to chests. If you’re hunting for Sprites, prioritize Pumpkin chests and Cheat Codes, and consider timing your sessions to the first round if you’re in North America or the second round if you’re in Asia or Oceania, where it’s closer to prime-time hours. Note your start time above, and check Fortnite’s official channels for confirmation of the duration. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Two rounds, one powerful starter weapon, and boosted Sprite chances make today’s Power Hours a good time to jump in.