With the arrival of the new year, Monopoly GO is returning with our racing event, Hogwarts Racers. This is the first racing event of 2026, and while there are some new features to keep in mind, the most important thing is to team up with old friends to win rewards.
In addition to individual rewards, the team rewards are the most lucrative, so you'll need to work with your teammates to complete as many laps as possible and strive for first place.

Below, I will introduce the detailed information about Hogwarts Racers to help you prepare for the upcoming race.
Event Schedule
Hogwarts Racers will begin at 9:00 AM (PDT) on January 7th, 2026, and end at 11:55 AM (PDT) on January 11th, 2026, lasting approximately 4 days and 3 hours.
The event covers the weekend, with the last day being Sunday, so you have plenty of time to work your way up to the rewards.
How to Play Hogwarts Racers?
The first day of the event is usually for finding teammates, and the following days are for the actual racing competitions. Unless you choose solo mode instead of team racing, which is rare as the rewards are less generous than team races.
During the team formation phase, you need to invite friends to join your team. Each team requires four players, and you cannot invite the same player repeatedly. If your team is not full by the end of the formation period, the system will automatically assign teammates.
When inviting friends, they must log in to the game and accept your invitation to successfully join your team. This is a team game, so the quality of your teammates determines your final rewards.
After successfully forming a team, Monopoly Go will match you with teams of similar skill levels for three tournaments. Each ranking earns medals, and the team with the most medals after all three tournaments wins!
Therefore, you need to work together with your team, collect flag tokens to propel your car on the track, and complete as many laps as possible to overtake other teams.
As the race progresses, progress becomes increasingly difficult, but the rewards also become more substantial. You can check your loot boxes to see how many laps are left to complete before unlocking the next reward, allowing you to plan your token usage.
How to Find Suitable Teammates?
Since it's a team game, finding suitable and reliable teammates is a crucial aspect.
Your best friends and family are undoubtedly the first choice, as they are your closest relatives. You'll have ample time to spend together completing the race, and you won't have to worry about them dropping out, as you can support each other.
Secondly, friends you've made in the game are a good option. If you're a veteran player, after participating in numerous team events, you've likely met some like-minded online friends, who could also be excellent choices.
Alternatively, you can inquire on Monopoly Go discord if other players are interested in joining Hogwarts Racers. You can team up, but be careful, as you won't be familiar with them. It's best to carefully screen potential participants, checking their playtime and selecting those who actively participate in events.
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How to Get Enough Flag Tokens?
Once you've assembled your team, the next step is to collect as many flag tokens as possible in Monopoly Go.
The flag tokens you collect can activate a unique dice launcher containing three dice. Each roll costs 20 flag tokens. The total number of points after each roll determines your team's progress on the track.
Board Pickups
When you participate in Hogwarts Racers, there will be special squares on the track board on the screen. Successfully landing on these squares will reward you with a certain number of flag tokens.
Tournaments
Monopoly Go holds daily tournaments to keep players engaged. Earn milestone rewards by participating in these tournaments, which also offer varying amounts of flag tokens.
Top Banner Events
In addition to these, there are various banner events, which are the core way to earn banner tokens. Pay close attention to Monopoly Go's daily events during the competition and participate actively.
Quick Wins Rewards
Monopoly Go refreshes three simple tasks every morning. These tasks are easy to complete and reward you with a small amount of banner tokens.
Active participation every day will advance its weekly progress bar, and you can get extra rewards on weekends, allowing you to earn even more tokens.
Free Gifts from Shop Store
Monopoly Go refreshes free rewards in the shop daily, resetting every eight hours. Although the rewards are random, they are very likely to be banner tokens during Hogwarts Racers, so don't forget to claim them.
Event Rewards
Competition Rewards
Monopoly Go hosts three competitions. Different rankings in each competition will reward different numbers of medals. The total number of medals is key to determining your final ranking.
Match 1:
- Rank 1 (10 Medals)
- Rank 2 (8 Medals)
- Rank 3 (6 Medals)
- Rank 4 (4 Medals)
Match 2:
- Rank 1 (10 Medals)
- Rank 2 (8 Medals)
- Rank 3 (6 Medals)
- Rank 4 (4 Medals)
Match 3:
- Rank 1 (20 Medals)
- Rank 2 (16 Medals)
- Rank 3 (12 Medals)
- Rank 4 (8 Medals)
Final Rewards
Based on the number of medals you earn in the three matches, the system will calculate the final rankings and distribute rewards. Based on past prize offerings, Hogwarts Racers rewards are expected to be as follows:
- First Place - Special board token, purple sticker pack, Swap Packs;
- Second Place - Purple sticker pack, blue sticker pack;
- Third Place - Blue sticker pack, pink sticker pack;
- Fourth Place - Yellow sticker pack, green sticker pack.
This concludes the key information for Hogwarts Racers event. With only a few days left until the event starts, invite your friends to join you and win your first prize of the new year!