Fortnite’s upcoming Icon Series drops the sought‑after Madison Beer skin for free during the September 24, 2026 competition.
Madison Beer Collaboration
On Saturday, 24 September 2026, Epic Games will debut a new skin in collaboration with pop‑icon Madison Beer. The cosmetic is part of the Icon Series, making it a highly collectible item for players who want a splash of celebrity flair on the battlefield.
Free Skin Through the Icon Cup
Participants who finish at top ranks in the Madison Beer Icon Cup earn the skin without spending V‑Bucks. In addition to the outfit, high‑scoring players receive Madison’s Angel Wings as back bling, and a handful of emotes and pickaxes that accompany the bundle at launch.
Competition Schedule & Modality
The event follows a “Duos” format for Reload‑Zero Build Reload and a “Solo” format for Reload on mobile. Kick‑off times are as follows (Eastern Daylight Time):
- Reload & Zero Build Reload: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Reload (Mobile): 10 AM – 11:15 AM
All matches run for the full three‑hour window, giving teams ample opportunity to climb the leaderboard.
Regional Ranking Requirements
To qualify for prizes, players must reach region‑specific cut‑offs. The thresholds vary by mode and sub‑region:
- OC – Top 50 / Top 30
- Asia – Top 50 / Top 30
- ME – Top 50 / Top 30
- EU – Top 500 / Top 200
- BR – Top 100 / Top 30
- NA – Top 350 / Top 150 (for the standard North America region)
- NA – Top 100 / Top 30 (for the Western North America sub‑region)
Players can further optimize by selecting their preferred Fortnite sub‑region in settings, reducing latency and improving match performance.
Item Shop Availability & Pricing
While the free route awaits competitive play, fans who prefer to purchase the cosmetics can find them in the Item Shop when the patch drops. The full Madison Beer bundle, including all listed skins, emotes, and back bling, is estimated at 3,200 V‑Bucks. Key individual costs are:
- Madison Beer Skin – 1,500 V‑Bucks
- Satin Angel Madison Skin – 1,500 V‑Bucks
- Madison Pickaxe – 800 V‑Bucks
- Mookie & Maple Plushies Back Bling – 500 V‑Bucks
- Madison’s Angel Wings Back Bling – 500 V‑Bucks
- Yes Baby Emote – 400 V‑Bucks
- Bittersweet Emote – 400 V‑Bucks
- Madison Microphone – 800 V‑Bucks
- Madison Wrap – 300 V‑Bucks
- Madison Loading Screen – price not available
- Madison Jam Tracks – 500 V‑Bucks each
These items will appear for a limited time before rotating out of the shop. Investors in V‑Bucks may hold off for upcoming major collaborations slated for the 2026 season, which could offer higher value.
Image Credit: Epic Games
Players who can’t join the Cup can still look forward to the skin’s shop release. For those eager to display a Madison‑inspired look, the free competition route offers a thrilling way to earn the bundle without any expenditure, while the Item Shop provides a straightforward purchase path for those who prefer instant access.
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