The Block Creator Showdown: Schedule, Start Times & Next Countdown

Creator Showdown is a live competition staged inside The Block, Roblox’s hub for community events and watch-along livestreams. Featured games are pitted against one another while the watching crowd earns an in-event currency called Cred for jumping into them, then spends it on perks and power-ups as the matches unfold. The host game is a well-established corner of the platform, with about 150,000,000 lifetime visits and about 430,000 favorites to its name.

This is not a single broadcast that comes and goes. Creator Showdown is a recurring fixture that returns on a steady rhythm, so there is always a next edition ahead. It has gone live 2 times so far, and the gap between editions is long rather than weekly. The next expected date, the countdown to it, and the times of day the showdown usually opens are all on the card below.

Next occurrence

The Block

Creator Showdown

Jan 31, 9:42 AM ET

Next in 104d 22h 57m

Projected from its usual rhythm — we confirm the exact time once the developer posts it.

Usual times

• Thursdays, 4:50 PM ET
• Fridays, 3:30 PM ET

Runs every ~141 days.

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How often Creator Showdown runs

Creator Showdown keeps a long cadence. Across its runs it has landed roughly every four to five months — every ~141 days between editions — which works out to roughly two to three appearances a year. The next one is expected around Sunday, January 31, 2027 at 9:42 AM ET. That date is our best estimate based on the rhythm of previous editions; we confirm it here as soon as the developer locks in the schedule.

Whenever it runs, the showdown opens across more than one time-of-day window. These staggered slots exist so players around the world — not just those in North America — can be online for a live slot at a reasonable hour. Here is how the usual windows line up across major regions:

Times outside Eastern are approximate and move with daylight saving, so it is worth confirming the exact local hour as the date nears.

What happens in Creator Showdown

The showdown blends a livestream with hands-on play. The core loop runs like this:

• Earn Cred by diving into the featured games during the broadcast, then trade or spend it on exclusive Roblox items and special perks.
• Vote on the action — recent editions handed the crowd a “high-stakes” Round 3 Wildcard, letting viewers pick which game decides the round.
• Answer community questions and make group choices that steer the show as it happens.
• Unlock power-ups with your Cred to stand out while the competition plays out.

Tips for catching it

Pick the window that lands at a civilized hour for you — the two slots are spread precisely so you do not have to sit up for a North American evening. Set a reminder a little before start time, since Cred is earned live and the voting moments only happen during the broadcast. And if you miss it entirely, there is no need to chase it: the showdown comes back around next cycle, so you can simply catch the following edition.

How Creator Showdown fits The Block’s calendar

The Block is built for exactly this kind of event. Between showdowns it hosts a steady run of music and awards programming — the venue has recently staged the Roblox Innovation Awards and its RIA 26 Afterparty, a Phonk Night music set, and an Artist Spotlight. Creator Showdown is the competitive, play-along entry in that line-up, and its long cadence means it headlines the calendar only a couple of times a year rather than week to week.

Creator Showdown FAQ

What time is The Block Creator Showdown event in my timezone?

The first window runs Thursday at 4:50 PM Eastern — that is 1:50 PM in US Pacific, 9:50 PM in the UK, 10:50 PM in Central Europe, 3:20 AM Friday in India, 6:50 AM Friday in Japan, and Friday morning in eastern Australia. A second window runs Friday at 3:30 PM Eastern. Clocks shift with daylight saving, so confirm the exact offset near the date.

How often is The Block Creator Showdown event?

Creator Showdown runs roughly every four to five months — every ~141 days — which is roughly two to three times a year. It has gone live 2 times so far.

When is the next The Block Creator Showdown event?

The next Creator Showdown is expected around Sunday, January 31, 2027 at 9:42 AM ET. That is our best estimate from the event’s usual rhythm; we confirm it here once the developer posts the official date.

What do you do in The Block Creator Showdown?

You earn Cred by playing the featured games during the livestream, then spend it on exclusive items, perks, and power-ups. You also help steer the competition by voting on the Round 3 Wildcard game and answering live community questions.