Join Us Live: Hacktoberfest 2026 Launch with Exclusive Swag! 🎃🚀

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Hacktoberfest officially kicks off October 1st! To celebrate, we are hosting an official launch livestream right on the DEV homepage.

Tune in to hear what's in store this month, get ready for both in-person and online events, and score exclusive swag for livestream attendees.

🗓️ Launch Details

When: Oct 1 at 3:00 PM UTC / 11:00 AM EDT / 8:30PM IST.
Where: Right on the DEV homepage or MLH Twitch.
Bonus Perk: Stick around for the stream to claim a special bonus sticker reserved for everyone who joins.

Set up your My Hacktoberfest account now so you are ready to check in the moment we go live.

The Hacktoberfest Weekend Challenge launches Oct 2 at 2:00AM UTC and is the fastest way to jump in and start building.

If you don't have time this weekend, you can also check out all the other Hacktoberfest DEV Challenges happening throughout the month.

Earning swag is simple! Sign in, show up, and start checking off the activities:

Set up your My Hacktoberfest account: It's free and takes just a minute. Sign in and add your address to receive your first two virtual stickers.
Complete a milestone: Install DevRelay, join a Fest, submit to a DEV challenge, check out a livestream, etc. The options are endless!.
Get a swag pack in the mail: Collect three virtual stickers by completing milestones and we'll mail you a real sticker pack.

Keep collecting to unlock even more swag!

See you on the stream tomorrow!!