Battlefield 6 Beta: Key Dates and Times Revealed

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The Battlefield 6 open beta will be available across three different weekends, giving players a chance to try out some of the new maps and game modes. These specific periods are when the servers will be active, so players should plan accordingly. With all the excitement surrounding Battlefield 6 right now, participating in the open beta is a great way to get a firsthand look at what’s new and upcoming.

Here are the scheduled times for the Battlefield 6 beta:

Early Access: Starting Thursday, August 7 at 1 a.m. Pacific Time / 4 a.m. Eastern Time / 9 a.m. British Summer Time, running until Saturday, August 9 at 1 a.m. Pacific / 4 a.m. Eastern / 9 a.m. BST. This period continues directly into Weekend 1.
Weekend 1: Begins Saturday, August 9 at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. BST and ends Monday, August 11 at the same times.
Weekend 2: Starts Thursday, August 14 at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. BST and wraps up Sunday, August 17 at those same times.

While the main weekend sessions are open to everyone, early access during the initial phase requires redeeming a specific code or qualifying through other methods. If you’re interested in trying out the beta early, be sure to check out the detailed guide on how to get access.

The preload for the Battlefield 6 beta began on Monday, August 4 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, just head to your platform’s digital store, search for “Battlefield 6 open beta,” and download the game from the search results.

Thinking about which class to pick? We have a detailed breakdown of all the Battlefield 6 classes—Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon—to help you decide before you jump in.