
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just around the corner, Epic Games has launched a soccer-themed promotion letting you grab the Celebration Ball Back Bling in Fortnite at zero V-Buck cost. The catch? You need to redeem a Fortnite Gift Card during a limited window. Here’s a quick breakdown of everything you need to know:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Promotion Start | June 8, 2026 |
| Promotion End | July 19, 2026 |
| How to Claim | Redeem a Fortnite Gift Card |
| V-Bucks Cost | Free (bonus item) |
| Item Shop Return? | Very unlikely |
| Bonus Reward | 20% Epic Rewards on redemption |
To get the Celebration Ball Back Bling, you must redeem a new Fortnite Gift Card (not an old V-Bucks card) to your Epic Games account between June 8 and July 19, 2026. The back bling itself costs no V-Bucks — it’s a free bonus attached to the redemption. Your full card balance goes straight to your Epic wallet for Battle Pass purchases or free Fortnite skins you want to complement.
Important: Only the new currency-value Fortnite Gift Cards qualify. Older V-Bucks cards will not trigger this reward.
Step-by-step redemption guide:
Once complete, the Celebration Ball Back Bling will appear in your Fortnite locker the next time you log in.
Redeeming a Gift Card during this promo window doesn’t just get you the back bling. There are two extra perks:
These stacked bonuses make the Gift Card redemption one of the best value freebies in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3.
Almost certainly not. Because this back bling is tied to a real-money purchase promotion, Epic is unlikely to add it to the standard Fortnite Item Shop. Missing the July 19 deadline means the cosmetic will likely be gone forever — even if you redeem a Gift Card the very next day, you’ll still get your V-Bucks, but the back bling won’t be included.
Purchase a new Fortnite Gift Card and redeem it at epicgames.com/redeem before July 19, 2026. The back bling will automatically appear in your locker.
No. The back bling is a 100% free bonus — it does not deduct any V-Bucks from your balance.
The last date to qualify for this promotion is July 19, 2026. Gift Card redemptions after this date will not include the back bling.
No. The only way to get this cosmetic is by redeeming a Fortnite Gift Card during the promotional window. It will not be available in the Item Shop.
Any official Fortnite Gift Card with a currency value ($15, $30, $50, or $100) qualifies. Old V-Bucks cards are not eligible.