For U.S. Roblox players · Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer: Roblox’s October 21 announcement confirms that The Hollow opens to the public on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). Active Roblox Plus subscribers can enter the hub at noon PT. That is the official schedule—not the earlier 11 a.m. estimate that appeared in some pre-announcement coverage.
Here are the corrected U.S. time-zone conversions, what Roblox has confirmed about the event, and a practical checklist for launch day. Check Roblox’s live event page in case the platform posts a later operational update.
Official Roblox The Hollow launch time
Roblox says The Hollow begins at 2 p.m. PT on October 22. Active Roblox Plus subscribers can access the event hub two hours earlier, at noon PT. The shared survival event introduces a different monster each day for nine days and features a live finale on October 31. Roblox says players can continue collecting rewards until noon Pacific Time on November 2.
The official announcement also names the Hollow Horseman and other limited-time Halloween avatar items, seasonal makeup, and daily creator livestreams. Those details are confirmed in Roblox’s newsroom post; individual Marketplace prices and item-specific sale deadlines should be checked on their live listings.
Official source: The Hollow: New Platform-Wide Survival Event for Halloween.
Roblox The Hollow: U.S. time-zone conversion
These times convert the official 2 p.m. Pacific public opening on October 22, 2026. Roblox Plus early access begins two hours earlier in each time zone.
| U.S. time zone | Public opening | Plus early access | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (HST) | 11:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | Thursday, October 22 |
| Alaska (AKDT) | 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Thursday, October 22 |
| Pacific (PDT) | 2:00 p.m. | Noon | Thursday, October 22 |
| Mountain (MDT) | 3:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Thursday, October 22 |
| Central (CDT) | 4:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Thursday, October 22 |
| Eastern (EDT) | 5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Thursday, October 22 |
Most U.S. locations are still observing daylight saving time on October 22. If you are outside the continental United States, confirm your local time-zone rules rather than relying on a generic countdown.
What players should do before launch
- Bookmark official Roblox information. Use Roblox’s newsroom, official social accounts, and the event hub for schedule changes.
- Update the Roblox app or client. Install available updates before the opening window to reduce last-minute troubleshooting.
- Check your account access. Sign in ahead of time and make sure you can reach the event hub.
- Ignore fake reward offers. Never share your password, browser session cookie, or verification code with a third-party site claiming to unlock free Robux or reserve an item.
- Plan around the confirmed time. Public access is 2 p.m. PT; Plus hub access is noon PT. Do not rely on older 11 a.m. estimates.
What is confirmed about The Hollow—and what is not?
Roblox has confirmed the October 22 opening, the 2 p.m. PT public start, noon PT Plus hub access, nine monsters across nine days, the October 31 live finale, and reward collection through noon PT on November 2. It has also named the featured monsters and announced limited-time Halloween Marketplace items.
Players should still check the live event and Marketplace pages for item-specific prices, current stock or sale status, quest requirements, and any later changes. Do not assume an earlier event’s mechanics or rewards will be repeated exactly.
For more preparation, read our Roblox The Hollow first-30-minutes priority guide and visit the Vervado Roblox blog for related coverage.
Frequently asked questions
When does Roblox The Hollow start?
Roblox confirms public access at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
When can Roblox Plus subscribers enter?
Active Roblox Plus subscribers can access the event hub at noon Pacific Time on October 22, two hours before the public opening.
Is 11 a.m. PDT the correct launch time?
No. Roblox’s official announcement gives 2 p.m. PT for public access. The earlier 11 a.m. estimate should not be used as the launch time.
When does The Hollow end?
Roblox says the live finale begins on October 31 and players can continue collecting rewards until noon Pacific Time on November 2.
Are The Hollow and Halloween Spotlight the same event?
No. Halloween Spotlight was Roblox’s 2025 event. The Hollow is the 2026 Halloween event; older event images in this guide are labeled as historical context only.
Bottom line: For U.S. players, plan for 2 p.m. PT public access on October 22, or noon PT if you have active Roblox Plus. Roblox’s official event listing should take precedence over older third-party estimates.
