Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 turns back the clock with classic Prestige mode, where XP and leveling up fast are more important than ever. And that means double XP weekends are key.
The harsh reality of classic Prestige sets in once you enter and everything gets reset to level one. It’s a bummer each time it happens, but that just means it’s time to have fun unlocking everything all over again in the latest CoD.
The fun settles down once you realize you’re missing your loadouts and weapons, so it’s time to level up as fast as possible. Thankfully, double XP weekends in BO6 are a thing, and they’re the perfect time to maximize your XP gains and burn through a Prestige over the course of a few days with lots of gaming.
Here’s when the next double XP weekend is in BO6 so you can plan accordingly.
Next BO6 double XP weekend
Call of Duty’s double XP weekends happen every so often throughout the year. They usually take place during holidays, after the release of new content, and towards the end of seasons, whenever the XP grind is most important as players aim to finish their battle passes.
With the arrival of season three for the beloved Verdansk’s return, a double XP weekend took place from April 4 to 8 (double player XP and double weapon XP), allowing players to quickly level up the free Kilo 141 assault rifle and unlock the other returning weapons CR-56 AMAX AR and HDR sniper rifle from the season three battle pass.
The next double XP weekend may occur around this year’s Easter Sunday on April 20. This is only a prediction based on past double XP weekend events. We’ll update the article once a confirmed date is announced.
Even though double XP weekends are only a few short days whenever they are live, make sure not to burn yourself out on the CoD grind. Another double XP weekend should be coming shortly, so pace yourself and have fun while you can.
Remember, no double XP weekend is worth it if you don’t have the will or desire to play. Prestige Master will come in due time.
Double XP start and end times
Double XP weekends begin at 10am PT/12pm CT/1pm ET/5pm GMT on a Thursday or Friday, then coming to an end on the following Monday at the same times. However, double XP weekends are often extended, particularly if there are server issues.
The leadup to season three’s launch on April 2 gives players the chance to prestige before the start of the new season. This double XP weekend will start on March 28, going into a Double XP Event (double player XP and weapon XP) that will conclude on April 8.
Best XP farm in BO6 double XP
Double XP weekends are the best time to play BO6 to make the grind through Prestige levels much faster, but twice the XP is only the start. There are other ways to maximize your XP gains during these special weekends, like these:
- Spam tacticals like concussion, flash, and decoy grenades, along with Scorestreaks like UAV and Counter-UAV, for extra assists and points.
- Use Dispatcher and Bank Roll perks for easy Scorestreaks and better score.
- Save up Mastery Badges to unlock during double XP.
- Play small maps and fast-paced respawn modes (Face Off, Nuketown 24/7, etc.)
- For less effort, zone out and casually play Zombies for XP.
- Complete daily challenges every day that double XP is live.
For more information on how to rank up quickly in BO6, check out our guide on the fastest way to level up.
Black Ops 6 double XP weekend schedule
| Dates | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1 to 5 | Nuketown 24/7 |
| Nov. 27 to Dec. 2 | Prop Hunt, Stakeout 24/7, Hardcore Stakeout 24/7, Double GobbleGums in Zombies |
| Dec. 13 to 16 | Double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, and double GobbleGum earn rate |
| Dec. 25 to Jan. 3 | Double XP and double weapon XP |
| Jan. 17 to 20 | Double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, double GobbleGums in Zombies |
| Feb. 6 to 12 | The Terminator event, Gun Game, War Machine Scorestreak, double XP, double weapon XP (extended 48 hours) |
| Feb. 14 to 17 | Shadow Hunt event, Double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, and double GobbleGum earn rate |
| March 28 to April 2 | Double XP, double weapon XP, double battle pass XP, and double GobbleGum earn rate |
| April 4 to 8 | Double XP and double weapon XP |
This article will be updated whenever the next double XP weekend is announced for BO6.