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Marvel Rivals is about to receive its biggest update yet. Season 9 is set to introduce a host of new content, including a new hero, new skins, and a major overhaul of the Team-Up abilities system. Let's take a look at what you can expect in Season 9.
Marvel Rivals Season 9 Release Date
Based on the Season 9 Dev Vision, Marvel Rivals Season 9 is set to release on July 10, 2026. The exact launch time has not yet been announced, but based on previous seasons, maintenance is expected to begin at around 9:00 AM UTC and last for approximately 2 hours.
Here is the expected release time in other time zones:
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| CEST (Central Europe, UTC+2) | 1:00 PM |
| EET (Eastern Europe, UTC+3) | 2:00 PM |
| IST (India, UTC+5:30) | 4:30 PM |
| CST (China, UTC+8) | 7:00 PM |
| JST (Japan, UTC+9) | 8:00 PM |
| KST (South Korea, UTC+9) | 8:00 PM |
| AEST (Australia East, UTC+10) | 9:00 PM |
| PDT (US Pacific, UTC-7) | 4:00 AM |
Marvel Rivals Season 9 New Hero: Jubilee
Jubilee, another member of the X-Men, is joining Marvel Rivals following the arrival of Cyclops. Jubilee is a Strategist who manipulates fireworks and energy to heal teammates, damage enemies, and even disorient them.
Back in 2025, Jubilee was already teased in one of the Gallery Cards. If you've been following the lore featured in these cards, you'll know that they often serve as major hints about which characters may arrive in future seasons.
To learn more about her, be sure to check out our Jubilee guide.
Her arrival also means that The Hood, the next playable hero, will be introduced in Season 9.5. The Hood will also bring a new Team-Up with Jubilee, with both characters taking on vampire-themed forms.
Marvel Rivals Season 9 New Skins
With every new season comes a new Battle Pass, and Season 9 is no exception. This season's Battle Pass, The Faith-Harvesting Engine, features standout skins such as Primal Predator Elsa Bloodstone and Dead Mummy Deadpool. Check out the details here.
The new hero, Jubilee, will also receive a skin called Midnight Mutant, alongside Bloodless Berserker Wolverine and Raider Prime Rogue. Check out the details here.
Marvel Rivals Season 9 New Map
A new Convoy map called Thebes will go live in the mid-season update on July 23, 2026. This Egyptian-themed map is centered around the season's villain, Apocalypse.
That's everything we know so far about Marvel Rivals Season 9. Be sure to check back regularly, as this page will be updated whenever new information becomes available.
