PS Store Black Friday 2026 has two waves
Checked . Timing below comes from PlayStation.Blog (Zack Garvey, Nov. 3, 2026). We don't predict game prices.
The two waves (and the early exits)
| Wave | What PlayStation.Blog says | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Wave 1 starts | Black Friday Deals begin Wednesday, Nov. 4 (00:00 PST / GMT / JST). Discounts up to 75% off across thousands of PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 games, expansions and DLC (promotion and percentage may differ by region). | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Refresh | New titles join / the promotion refreshes Monday, Nov. 16 (00:00 PST / GMT / JST). | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Some deals leave early | Certain discounts end Friday, Nov. 20 at 23:59 PST / GMT / JST, before the promotion finishes, and some deals are replaced with new offers. | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Sale ends | Promotion ends Sunday, Nov. 30 at 23:59 PST / GMT / JST. | Nov 5, 2026 |
Source: PlayStation.Blog: PlayStation Store's Black Friday Deals 2026.
How to shop the waves
- Nov. 4–15: Wave 1 list. Check each game's product page for the end time; some leave on Nov. 20.
- Nov. 16 onward: Refresh / new titles. Re-check games you skipped in wave 1.
- By Nov. 20: Confirm anything marked to leave early.
- Through Nov. 30: Remaining deals run to the promotion end.
For PC store calendars, see our PC game sale calendar 2026. For retail Black Friday start dates, see the Black Friday 2026 dates hub.
What we are not listing
PlayStation.Blog's preview says specific title discounts are revealed on the dedicated Black Friday promotion page on PlayStation Store when the sale begins. We are not listing individual game percentages from third-party roundups. Check the PS Store promo page and each product page for the price in your region.
FAQ
- When does PS Store Black Friday 2026 start?
- Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at 00:00 PST / GMT / JST, per PlayStation.Blog (checked Nov 5, 2026).
- Is there a second wave?
- Yes. The same post says new titles join and the promotion refreshes on Nov. 16.
- When does it end?
- Nov. 30 at 23:59 PST / GMT / JST. Some discounts end earlier, on Nov. 20.
By Sloane Glitchford, Founder. More: Black Friday 2026 dates · our products · PC game sale calendar.