The BF6 Top Gun Event launched on August 18, 2026, with a week-long Free Trial running through August 25, 2026.
While the Season 4 Phase 2 content remains active until Phase 3 arrives on September 15, players should complete their event challenges and collect available rewards as soon as possible. Everything covered below is what you still need to finish before the event closes.
The main currency is Ace Medals, which you earn by completing event challenges. These Medals are the only way to unlock all 10 Top Gun items and the completion bonus skin.
Once the event ends, you can no longer earn Ace Medals, so complete any remaining challenges and rewards before the deadline.
When Does the BF6 Top Gun Event End?
The Top Gun Event ends September 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. UTC / 4:00 a.m. PDT. It runs from August 18 at 12:00 p.m. UTC / 4:00 a.m. PDT through that exact deadline.
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How to Earn Ace Medals Before It Ends
Ace Medals can only be earned by completing Top Gun challenges in the two new modes, Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep; there is no other free source.
For a broader look at the new modes, Wake Island, aircraft, and other Top Gun content, check out our Battlefield 6 Top Gun Event Guide for a complete overview.
The event has two challenge tracks: Ace Pilot Challenges, available to everyone and offering higher Medal payouts for more difficult tasks, and BF Pro Challenges, exclusive to BF Pro members and providing additional opportunities to earn Medals.
All Ace Medal progress comes through Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep, so focus your playtime on these modes if you want to finish the reward track before the event ends.
Paid Ace Medal bundles are also available as a shortcut, but the challenges remain the primary way to earn Medals through gameplay.
Do I need to be good at flying to earn Ace Medals? Not necessarily. Some challenges don’t require aerial gameplay, although challenges tied to Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep do involve flying.
If you’re struggling with the controls, check the Jet-controls guide for recommended settings and adjustments that can make flying easier.
All 10 Top Gun Rewards and Their Ace Medal Costs
Here’s a complete breakdown of each reward and how many Ace Medals you need to unlock it.
| Item Name | Item Type | Ace Medal Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crucible of Victory | Player Card Background | 20 |
| Crested Courage | Weapon Charm | 30 |
| Defiance | Vehicle Skin (F-74A Seacat) | 50 |
| Interdictor | Sniper Rifle | 100 |
| Hanging Edge | KBR Mark II Knife Skin | 100 |
| Rogue State | SU-57 Vehicle Skin | 100 |
| Payback | M240L Weapon Skin | 150 |
| Adrenaline Spike | M16A4 Weapon Skin | 150 |
| G-Force Reckoner | PW5A3 Weapon Skin | 150 |
| Phoenix Sniper | PSR Weapon Skin | 150 |
In total, all 10 rewards cost 1,000 Ace Medals, and unlocking the full set also grants the bonus Ace Aviator skin.
Unlock the Interdictor Sniper Rifle First
You can unlock the Interdictor immediately once you have 100 Ace Medals, with no prerequisite rewards or required order relative to the other nine Top Gun items. Unlike a Battle Pass reward, the weapon is not locked behind a progression tier.
Because the Interdictor is a permanent weapon rather than a cosmetic, it is the best early purchase if you want to get the most practical value from your Ace Medals. Bank your first 100 Medals and unlock it before spending them on skins or other cosmetic rewards.
Finish All 10 for the Ace Aviator Bonus Skin
The Ace Aviator Soldier Skin serves as the ultimate completion reward for the BF6 Top Gun event. This exclusive skin cannot be purchased directly or unlocked early; it becomes available for exchange only after all 10 prior event rewards have been claimed from the event store.
If you are short on time to farm the required 1,000 Ace Medals before the event concludes on September 15, our Challenge Boosting service can help ensure you clear the full reward track and secure the Ace Aviator skin before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Battlefield 6 Top Gun event end?
The Battlefield 6 Top Gun Event ends on September 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. UTC / 4:00 a.m. PDT.
Can I still get Top Gun rewards after the event ends?
No. Ace Medals stop being earnable when the Top Gun Event ends.
Do I need to own Battlefield 6, or does the free trial let me earn Ace Medals too?
The free trial lets you earn the Ace Medals by playing the Top Gun event.
The September 15, 2026 cutoff is the key date for the Top Gun Event, so prioritise your remaining challenges while Ace Medals are still available. The clearest order is to earn Medals through the event challenges, unlock the Interdictor first, then continue working toward all 10 Top Gun items and the Ace Aviator completion bonus.
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