Clash Royale in January 2026: events, challenges and Season 79 Fire and Ice

Clash Royale: January 2026 — heroes, events, challenges and rewards

Two new heroes — Hero Wizard and Hero Ice Golem.
Hero Wizard Draft — January 5-12, challenge 9-12.
Snowstorm — January 19-26, around the Warmth spell.
Clan Voyage twice — two voyages at sea.
Crown Chase — Shards, Hero Boxes, Frostfire Chests.

Introduction

Clash Royale enters 2026 with Season 79, Fire and Ice, packing two new heroes, limited-time events and clan adventures. The season kicked off Monday, January 5, 2026, with a supercharged draft, two Clan Voyage voyages and Crown Chases. What matters is the schedule: both headline challenges close within the month, January 12 and January 26, so planning runs early pays off.

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The two new heroes of Season 79

Season 79 introduces two new Heroes: the Hero Wizard and the Hero Ice Golem. Both fit the Fire and Ice theme and change how a deck controls the arena.

The Hero Wizard arrives with the season and fights from the air. His ability, Fiery Flight, gives him wings of fire: he becomes a flying unit and his attacks grow stronger. From above, he throws flaming tornadoes with splash damage that pull troops together. He is the season’s Pass Royale hero: the premium pass with a Hero unlocks from Arena 15 at 5,000 trophies.

The Hero Ice Golem lands on January 16, 2026, and controls the ground. His ability, Snowstorm, surrounds him with a moving blizzard that damages nearby enemies and slows their movement and attack speed; after a few seconds, enemies inside freeze. Unlike the Hero Wizard, he is not the January Pass Royale hero: he arrives through Hero Summons and in-app offers.

The difference is the space each controls: the Wizard owns the air, the Ice Golem freezes the front line. For players, that is two new tools: air support or a defensive anchor.

January events: Hero Wizard Draft and Snowstorm

Two limited-time events anchor the month for players, each with its own challenge and the same reward format: a Battle Banner (frame and decoration) plus an emote, three losses and you’re out.

The Hero Wizard Draft runs from January 5 to January 12. It is a supercharged Classic Draft: each run drafts a fresh deck around the new Hero. Its challenge runs January 9-12, the last four days.

The Snowstorm event runs from January 19 to January 26 and freezes every troop on the arena. The counter is the Warmth spell, a 1-Elixir common card with area damage on air targets that heals and thaws troops. Its challenge is open January 23-26, again with Battle Banner rewards and an emote.

Alongside these, Clan Voyage returns twice: two voyages across the royal seas where clans battle and collect Crowns. Progress is tied to the clan, so join one before a voyage starts.

Challenges and competitions

Beyond these events, the competitive calendar stays familiar. Ranked Path of Legends runs all month, and Crown Chase events stack track rewards — x3 Baby Dragon Evolution Shards, plus Hero Boxes, Frostfire Lucky Chests and cosmetics.

If you want a tournament-style experience in January, the two three-strike challenges (January 9-12 and January 23-26) are the closest format: fixed rules, three strikes, banners. No official hero tournament was announced for the month.

The January rewards

The rewards match the event density. Both challenges pay out a Battle Banner (frame and decoration) plus an emote. Crown Chase tracks add x3 Baby Dragon Evolution Shards, Hero Boxes and the Frostfire Lucky Chest.

Season 79 also brings a cosmetic line: tower skins (Elemental Duality, Hero Pantheon, Ice and Fire for Pass Royale), banners and emotes, with Hero variants for Pass Royale, the store and ranked. Four cards (Wizard, Tornado, Ice Golem, Skeletons) get seasonal boosts.

In practice, the Frostfire Lucky Chests and Hero Boxes are the headline Crown Chase rewards: opening them early pays off as the tracks rotate.

Conclusion

Season 79 Fire and Ice makes January 2026 one of the denser months for Clash Royale: two new heroes, two limited-time events, two Clan Voyage voyages and a full cosmetic line. The calendar is front-loaded: the first draft closes January 12, the Snowstorm challenge January 26. For players, the plan is simple: run the drafts while they last, join a clan for the voyages, clear the Crown Chase tracks. Supercell keeps the meta fresh with monthly seasons; February brings the next.

FAQ

What are the new heroes in January 2026?

Hero Wizard (Fiery Flight) and Hero Ice Golem (Snowstorm), added by the Fire and Ice season.

When is the Hero Ice Golem available?

From January 16, 2026. Hero Wizard arrived with the season on January 5.

How do I unlock the new heroes?

Hero Wizard is the premium Pass Royale hero, unlocked from Arena 15 (5,000 trophies). Hero Ice Golem arrives via Hero Summons and in-app offers.

What events run in January 2026?

Hero Wizard Draft (January 5-12), Snowstorm (January 19-26), two voyages and Crown Chase events.

What rewards can I earn in January 2026?

Battle Banners, exclusive emotes, Evolution Shards, Hero Boxes, Frostfire Lucky Chests, Season 79 cosmetics.