Tank Football 2026!
Tank Football 2026 returns to War Thunder from March 12-30, featuring 3v3 and 4v4 matches with rewards including M551 football camouflages and golden decorations.
Key Changes
- 1Tank Football 2026 event runs from March 12th to March 30th.
- 2New 3v3 (solo) and 4v4 (squad) competitive game modes.
- 3Earnable coupons for M551 football camouflages and golden decorations.
- 4Training events available from March 10th to March 12th to practice mechanics.
- 5Top 50 leaderboard players receive exclusive 'Best striker,' 'Best winger,' and 'Best goalkeeper' titles.
- 6Match rules set to two 5-minute halves with specific early win goal thresholds.
- 7Rewards must be claimed manually via the in-game 'Tank Football' menu.
- 8Coupons for flags, camouflages, and golden decorations are tradable on the Gaijin Market.
- 9Console players can exchange event coupons for 100 Warbonds each.
- 10Specific daily match windows implemented to concentrate player activity.
All Changes
🎮Game Modes(4)
- newTank Football Training: Training events available from March 10th (11:00 GMT) until March 12th (10:45 GMT) with achievement progression disabled.
- new3v3 Tank Football: 3v3 event mode introduced for solo players.
- new4v4 Tank Football: 4v4 event mode introduced for squads.
- changeMatchmaking: Daily match windows set to 11:00-14:00 GMT, 16:00-22:00 GMT, and 00:00-05:00 GMT.
🏆Event Rewards(10)
- newMatch Day decal: Earn 'Match Day' decal at 20 points.
- newTeam Dragons loading screen: Earn 'Match Start: Team Dragons' loading screen at 50 points.
- newTank of the Match decoration: Earn 'Tank of the Match' tank decoration at 100 points.
- newChampion 2026 profile frame: Earn 'Tank Football — Champion 2026' profile frame at 200 points.
- newTeam Decal Coupon: Earn coupon for 'Dragons' or 'Tigers' Team decal at 300 points.
- newM551 Football Camo: Earn coupon for a random football camouflage for the M551 at 400 points.
- newGolden Football Decoration: Earn coupon for one golden decoration (Glove, Ball, or Boot) at 500 points.
- newBest striker 2026 title: Top 50 goalscorers receive 'Best striker 2026' title.
- newBest winger 2026 title: Top 50 assist scorers receive 'Best winger 2026' title.
- newBest goalkeeper 2026 title: Top 50 save scorers receive 'Best goalkeeper 2026' title.
⚙️Gameplay Mechanics(5)
- changeMatch Rules: Matches consist of two halves of 5 minutes each using pure playing time.
- changeExtra Time: Draws result in two additional halves of 1.5 minutes each; if still tied, no victory is awarded.
- change3v3 Match: Early win condition for 3v3 matches set to a 3-goal advantage.
- change4v4 Match: Early win condition for 4v4 matches set to a 5-goal advantage.
- changeReward System: Rewards must now be claimed manually via the 'Tank Football' area in the player profile.
💰Economy(2)
- changeGaijin Market: Coupons for Dragons/Tigers flags, M551 camo, and Golden decorations are sellable on the Gaijin Market.
- changeConsole Exchange: PlayStation and Xbox players can exchange event coupons for 100 Warbonds each.
Summary
Tank Football 2026 Event
War Thunder's traditional spring sporting event returns for 2026. Players can participate in specialized tank football matches to earn achievement points based on goals, assists, and saves. The event features both solo 3v3 and squad-based 4v4 formats with specific daily time windows for matchmaking.
Rewards and Progression
Progression is tracked via points, unlocking a series of rewards ranging from decals and loading screens to high-tier coupons for vehicle camouflages and golden decorations. Top performers on the leaderboards will also compete for exclusive titles. Training sessions are available prior to the main event to allow players to practice jump and dash mechanics.