Clash Royale Kicks Off January 2026 With Fire & Ice Season, New Heroes, and Major Events

Clash Royale is starting January 2026 with a packed lineup of content, introducing Season 79, Fire & Ice. Players can expect a variety of events, challenges, tournaments, and the arrival of brand-new Heroes throughout the month.

January 2026 Events, Challenges, and Tournaments

Milestone Event: Clan Voyage

Clan Voyage returns once again following its previous appearance in November. This time, two separate voyages will take place across the royal seas. Players who are not currently in a clan are encouraged to join one to take full advantage of this limited-time event.

Game Modes, Events, and Challenges

Hero Wizard Draft

This event runs until January 12 and allows players to draft their decks while testing the new Hero Wizard in a powered-up Classic Draft format. The accompanying challenge is available from January 9 to January 12 and offers Battle Banner rewards, including a frame, decoration, and an exclusive emote. Players are eliminated after three losses.

Snowstorm Event

Scheduled from January 19 to January 26, the Snowstorm event centers around the Warmth spell. Its related challenge will be active from January 23 to January 26, offering similar Battle Banner rewards and an emote. The same three-loss elimination rule applies.

Crown Chase Events

Multiple Crown Chase events will also run throughout the season, offering valuable rewards such as Baby Dragon Evolution Shards, Hero Boxes, Frostfire Lucky Chests, cosmetics, and more.

New Heroes Arriving in January 2026

Season 79 introduces two new Heroes as part of the Fire & Ice theme:

• Hero Wizard

The Hero Wizard launches alongside the season and attacks by throwing flaming tornadoes that deal splash damage. His special ability, Fiery Flight, enhances his offensive power.

• Hero Ice Golem

Available starting January 19, the Hero Ice Golem unleashes powerful gusts of wind that slow and freeze nearby enemies. His ability, Snowstorm, focuses on crowd control and battlefield disruption.

January 2026 Rewards

This month’s reward pool includes Battle Banners, Baby Dragon Evolution Shards, Hero Boxes, Frostfire Lucky Chests, cosmetics, emotes, and additional in-game items.