Events and Alpha launch
Alpha Official Release window (place 80681221431821), Stress Test 3 archive, and how to tell if the court is up.
What’s live
Official Release put the game on [ALPHA] October 30, 2026 ET. The launch window runs into early November. Stress Test 3 is archived.
Current and archived windows
Live cards show countdowns. Ended windows drop into History. Be Back Soon means downtime, not a secret court.
Current
Live
Official Release (Alpha)
Oct 30 - Nov 7, 2026 ET · live window
UTC time
Oct 30, 2026, 22:00 UTC - Nov 07, 2026, 17:26 UTC
Description
Halloween launch window: the main Roblox listing flipped to [ALPHA] Practical Basketball on October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT). The studio still labels it alpha. Expect bugs, balance slides, and short downtime while fixes ship. Competitive: ranked Rec (short placement set into Amateur–Diamond), Blacktop queues from 1v1 through 5v5, season-pass and reputation rewards. Feel and systems: new jumpshots, dribbles, dunks; updated shot meters and green-release feedback; boost stands; celebrations and intros; gym customization and mascots; Codes redeem (RELEASE and later strings on the codes page); deeper Plaza wardrobe including Clean Cuts. Use the live place title, overlay, and My Player builder over Stress Test screenshots. Report issues through the studio's official channels.
Local times by region
- UTCOct 30, 2026, 22:00 - Nov 07, 2026, 17:26
- US Pacific (Los Angeles)Oct 30, 2026, 15:00 - Nov 07, 2026, 09:26
- US Mountain (Denver)Oct 30, 2026, 16:00 - Nov 07, 2026, 10:26
- US Central (Chicago)Oct 30, 2026, 17:00 - Nov 07, 2026, 11:26
- US Eastern (New York)Oct 30, 2026, 18:00 - Nov 07, 2026, 12:26
- UK (London)Oct 30, 2026, 22:00 - Nov 07, 2026, 17:26
- Central EU (Berlin)Oct 30, 2026, 23:00 - Nov 07, 2026, 18:26
- India (Delhi)Oct 31, 2026, 03:30 - Nov 07, 2026, 22:56
- SingaporeOct 31, 2026, 06:00 - Nov 08, 2026, 01:26
- China (Beijing)Oct 31, 2026, 06:00 - Nov 08, 2026, 01:26
- Japan (Tokyo)Oct 31, 2026, 07:00 - Nov 08, 2026, 02:26
- Australia (Sydney)Oct 31, 2026, 09:00 - Nov 08, 2026, 04:26
History
Archive
Stress Test 3
Jul 29 - Aug 12, 2026 PT · ended
UTC time
Jul 29, 2026, 07:00 UTC - Aug 13, 2026, 06:59 UTC
Description
Schedule window closed August 12, 2026 PT. After ST3, the listing sat on Be Back Soon while the studio prepared the Alpha / Official Release build. While live: Learn PB, My Player, Plaza, Park, Gym, and Rec/Blacktop on the stress-test-tagged place. Binds and thresholds moved during the slice. Do not treat ST3 attribute screenshots as permanent law for the Alpha build. Re-check overlay and My Player on the live place.
Older tests
Older stress tests for context only. Don’t treat their binds or payouts as current.
Stress Test 2
Ended
Earlier public load pass before the ST3 onboarding push. Exact open/close dates were never locked publicly. Mechanics may still rhyme, but don’t reuse ST2 binds, thresholds, or reward screenshots. Use the live Alpha builder and overlay.
After a patch
Open the overlay, run a short Gym check, then queue. Codes stay on the codes page.
- Open the overlay after a patch, then run a short Gym check before Blacktop or ranked Rec.
- Rebuild lightly when thresholds slide. Your role beats a screenshot.
- Redeem codes in Store → Codes. Live list is on the codes page.
Living with Alpha
Binds, badge thresholds, and reputation tooltips can still move after patches. Keep your sheet light. A job that works beats a frozen screenshot card.
After any restart, open the overlay and My Player before you burn Blacktop or ranked Rec on timing that may have moved.
Buy Plaza fits you’ll still want if currencies retune. Don’t plan a wipe or a full keep from rumor. Wait for studio notes.
What can still change
Input overlays and default keys. Trust your overlay after each update.
Attribute caps, badge thresholds, and takeover tooltips. Example numbers on builds are examples. Rebuild lightly when unlocks slide.
Mode menus for ranked Rec, Blacktop sizes, Gym privacy, and Plaza shop stock.
Reputation and season-pass rewards. Read payouts live until they lock.
Map and court rotations. If it’s in the menu for that session, it’s real.
Codes. Active strings sit on codes.
Is the court up?
Open the main listing. [ALPHA] with servers means join. Be Back Soon or no experiences means downtime: favorite the place and check back.
Join the live tagged place. Skip old teleports and empty holding lobbies.
FAQ
When did Official Release / Alpha launch?
October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT). The launch window runs through about November 7, 2026. The countdown card tracks that window.
When was Stress Test 3?
About Jul 29–Aug 12, 2026 PT. That window is closed and archived below the Alpha card.
Why does Roblox say Be Back Soon?
Alpha still takes downtime for hotfixes. No running experiences means you can’t queue right now. It isn’t a hidden alternate court.
Will my build wipe during Alpha?
Follow official notes when the studio publishes wipe or migration rules. Don’t assume full wipe or full keep from rumor.
Should I replay Learn PB after a patch?
Yes, if shooting, dunks, or dribbles got touched. A short Gym check beats confused Blacktop turnovers. First-time module order is on beginner.
Did my shot break or did I just miss?
Reproduce in Gym with the overlay on. If the same open look is late for everyone after a restart, suspect a patch. If only your contested spam bricks, suspect shot selection.
Is another Stress Test coming?
The studio moved into Alpha / Official Release instead of announcing ST4. Watch the place title and official channels for the next tagged milestone.
Keep the calendar honest and session goals small. When a patch drops, update habits to the live UI, not to numbers from the last stress test.