Next Star Citizen Free Fly and the 2026 schedule
What is next, when, and how to be ready with the code attached.
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2026 schedule at a glance
| Event | Typical timing | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Coramor | February | done (mid Feb) |
| Captains of Industry | April | done (early-mid Apr) |
| DefenseCon | May | Free Fly ran 18 to 27 May |
| Foundation Festival | July | done (29 July to 10 August) |
| Ship Showdown 2956 | August | ended 2 Sep, existing backers only |
| Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) | Nov to early Dec | expected, dates TBA |
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RSI announces each event on its Comm-Links and the Fly Free page, usually a few days ahead. That is the only place dates are final.
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A note on dates: third-party trackers often reprint last year's dates as if they were confirmed. They are not until RSI posts the Comm-Link. The 2955 IAE ran 20 November to 3 December, which is a reasonable guess for the 2956 window, but treat it as a guess.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Star Citizen Free Fly in 2026?
No Free Fly is open to new players as of 19 September 2026. The Ship Showdown 2956 Elite Eight window ended on 2 September and was restricted to existing backers. The next one expected to be open to everyone is the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) in November 2026, and exact dates are not confirmed. It is also the largest Free Fly of the year.
What is the Star Citizen Free Fly schedule for 2026?
Coramor (February), Captains of Industry (April), DefenseCon (Free Fly 18 to 27 May), Foundation Festival (29 July to 10 August), Ship Showdown 2956 (26 August to 2 September, existing backers only), and the IAE (dates TBA). Dates are only final once RSI posts the Comm-Link.
How do I get notified about the next Free Fly?
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