It’s officially happening. Rocket League Season 22 is set to go live worldwide on March 11, 2026, at 9 am PT / 5 pm UTC / 9:30 pm IST. Hypebeast If you’ve been sitting on placement anxiety from Season 21, today’s the day the slate gets wiped clean. And this season? It’s genuinely one of the most feature-packed launches the game has seen. Get all the latest gaming and esports news on TechnoSports.
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Rocket League Season 22: Global Start Times
| Region | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 9:00 AM — March 11 |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 10:00 AM — March 11 |
| Central Time (CT) | 11:00 AM — March 11 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 PM — March 11 |
| GMT / UTC | 5:00 PM — March 11 |
| Eastern European (EET) | 7:00 PM — March 11 |
| Moscow Standard (MSK) | 8:00 PM — March 11 |
| India Standard (IST) | 9:30 PM — March 11 |
| China Standard (CST) | 1:00 AM — March 12 |
| Japan Standard (JST) | 2:00 AM — March 12 |
| AEDT (Australia) | 4:00 AM — March 12 |
Players can expect a short downtime as the official servers will temporarily go offline for maintenance when the update goes live. If you’re in the middle of a game when the patch goes live, you will be allowed to complete the game before the servers shut down temporarily.
What’s New in Season 22?
Season 22 launches with new UI updates and in-match features — including Matchmaking Rating visibility, boost pad recharge progress, and flip reset status indicator — to help players compete more strategically. After years of players begging for visible MMR, it’s finally here — and it changes the ranked experience fundamentally.
The Rocket Pass features three new cars: BMW M2 Racing, Zefira, and Maven, all using the Dominus hitbox. It also includes official Nike Jordan collaboration items, Goal Explosions, Antennas, Toppers, Player Banners, and more.
Season 22 introduces Rocket League’s first-ever Bracket Rivalry — pick a content creator duo, grab their free Player Title in the Item Shop between March 20–26, and every goal scored wearing that Title contributes to your team’s advancement. The final two teams face off at the Paris Major on May 24! TheWrap
The new season begins just in time for Split 2 of the RLCS 2026 season, which kicks off with regional tournaments later this month following Gentle Mates’ triumph at the Boston Major last week. The Hollywood Reporter
This competitive video game has now been running for a decade, and Season 22 proves Psyonix isn’t out of ideas. Stay on top of all Rocket League Season 22 updates on TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: What time does Rocket League Season 22 start in my region?
Season 22 begins on March 11, 2026 at 9 AM Pacific Time Variety — that’s 12 PM ET, 5 PM GMT, and 9:30 PM IST, with brief server downtime expected during the transition.
Q: What are the biggest new features in Rocket League Season 22?
The headline additions are visible MMR in-game, boost pad recharge progress indicators, flip reset status display, three new car bodies in the Rocket Pass, Nike Jordan brand cosmetics, and the first-ever Bracket Rivalry event tied to the Paris Major.
