The Celebration Ball is a Rare Back Bling that joined Fortnite during Chapter 7 Season 3, added on June 6, 2026. It carries the in-game ID Backpack_OrbTwirl and sits in the Back Bling category. The fastest way to add it to your locker without paying V-Bucks is tied to the Epic Games gift card bonus.
Quick answer: Redeem an Epic Games gift card (not a V-Bucks card) on your Epic account before the bonus window closes, and the Celebration Ball Back Bling is granted as a free extra.
What you need before redeeming
The bonus only applies to a standard Epic Games gift card. A V-Bucks card does not qualify, so check the card type before you start. You also need a signed-in Epic Games account that owns Fortnite, since the back bling lands in that account’s locker.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Card type | Epic Games gift card (V-Bucks cards do not count) |
| Account | Epic Games account with Fortnite installed |
| Rarity unlocked | Celebration Ball, Rare Back Bling |
| Bonus deadline | Gift card bonus ends July 20; cards must be redeemed before 2027 |
How to redeem the Epic Games gift card
How to confirm the Celebration Ball unlocked
After redeeming, launch Fortnite and open your Locker. Filter the Back Bling category and look for the Celebration Ball, marked as a Rare item. If it shows up there, the bonus has been applied and you can equip it on any outfit.
The wallet balance from the card also updates immediately in your Epic account, which is a quick second check that the code went through.
Why the bonus might not appear
- You redeemed a V-Bucks card instead of an Epic Games gift card. Only the gift card grants the back bling.
- The code was applied to a different Epic account than the one you play Fortnite on.
- You redeemed after the bonus window. The gift card back bling offer ends July 20, and cards must be redeemed before 2027.
Note: If the Celebration Ball is still listed as an Item Shop cosmetic in your region, you can also wait for it to appear there for direct purchase. The gift card route remains the way to claim it as a free bonus rather than spending V-Bucks.
The Celebration Ball stays in your locker permanently once the bonus lands, so there is no need to rush a match or quest. Pick up a qualifying Epic Games gift card, redeem it on your Fortnite account before the deadline, and the Rare back bling is yours to equip.
