### WHAT IS #FRIDAYNIGHTBATTLEFIELD?

#FridayNightBattlefield is a weekly event which allows the community to get together and play new, exciting *Battlefield™ 2042* experiences featured in [Battlefield Portal](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/modes-hub/battlefield-portal). Prepare for all-out war in a fun and welcoming environment.

![A military tank with soldiers flanking it, set against a clear sky. A plane and helicopter is seen in flight above. ](https://drop-assets.ea.com/images/scshiX12YMkg4fC60dK4D/4e55fbbda270a3b4e8312dc50c3763c7/fnb-asset-1.jpg?im=AspectCrop=%2816,9%29,xPosition=0.4915178571428571,yPosition=0.4246031746031746)
### WHO CAN JOIN #FRIDAYNIGHTBATTLEFIELD?

Every *Battlefield 2042* player can join, across all platforms. This is an event for you, the community (with some *Battlefield 2042* developers joining in on the fun, too.)
### HOW DO I JOIN #FRIDAYNIGHTBATTLEFIELD?

#FridayNightBattlefield is active for 24 hours and can be found in the in-game main menu.

![Two military planes in flight over a mountainous area.](https://drop-assets.ea.com/images/4mNysUl7v5k1Ko8GvqVBql/c14ef7dab7380387c329255371af887b/fnb-asset-2.jpg?im=AspectCrop=%2816,9%29,xPosition=0.39151785714285714,yPosition=0.4246031746031746)
### WHEN IS #FRIDAYNIGHTBATTLEFIELD ACTIVE?

On Fridays! To be more specific, between Fridays at 12 PM UTC and Saturdays at 12 PM UTC.
### HOW CAN I GET MORE INVOLVED WITH #FRIDAYNIGHTBATTLEFIELD?

One way is to head to the [official *Battlefield* Discord server.](https://discord.gg/battlefield) Here, we host several channels in several languages. Use this to connect, find new *Battlefield 2042* friends, and perhaps suggest a #FridayNightBattlefield mode yourself?


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