🚀 BF6 Beta Schedule Quick Reference
📅 Complete BF6 Beta Timeline
Download the BF6 Beta client early to be ready for launch day.
- Available on all platforms
- ~55GB download size (PC)
- No gameplay access yet
40 hours of exclusive access for qualified players before Open Beta.
- Battlefield Labs members
- EA Play Pro subscribers
- Twitch Drops participants
Free access for all players. No codes or subscriptions required.
- All platforms supported
- Full map rotation
- Ends August 11, 11:59 PM UTC
Extended beta with additional content and final testing before launch.
- New game modes unlocked
- Additional weapons/vehicles
- Ends August 17, 11:59 PM UTC
🌍 BF6 Beta Start Times by Timezone
Important: All times shown are for Early Access start (August 7, 2025). Open Beta begins 2 days later on August 9.
Pro Tip: Set a reminder for 1 hour before your local start time to launch the game and join queues early!
Frequently Asked Questions
What time exactly does BF6 Beta start?
+BF6 Beta Early Access starts August 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC. Open Beta for everyone begins August 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC. Check the timezone converter above for your local time.
Can I preload the Beta before it starts?
+Yes! Preloading begins August 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC. This gives you 3+ days to download the ~75GB client before Early Access begins.
Do all platforms launch at the same time?
+Yes, BF6 Beta launches simultaneously across PC (Steam/EA App/Epic), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at 8:00 AM UTC on their respective dates.
What if I miss Early Access but want to play?
+No worries! Open Beta begins August 9 and is free for everyone. You'll only miss 2 days of early access, and you can still participate in Weekend 2 (August 14-17).
Will there be server queues at launch?
+Possibly, especially during Early Access when capacity is more limited. EA typically has shorter queues for early access and longer queues during free Open Beta weekends.
Are there regional differences in start times?
+No, BF6 Beta uses a global simultaneous launch at 8:00 AM UTC. There are no regional rolling launches - everyone gets access at the exact same moment worldwide.