The Hermit Takeover event is the third MCC of 2026 and promises nostalgia, fierce competition, and charity fun.

Minecraft Player On Horseback Wielding A Diamond S

When is the event?

The Minecraft Championship Hermit Takeover 2026 is set to take place on April 12, 2026. The action kicks off at 5:30 PM BST.

For reference, here are the start times in other major time zones:

  • Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 12:30 PM on April 12
  • Central Daylight Time (CDT): 11:30 AM on April 12
  • Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 9:30 AM on April 12
  • Central European Summer Time (CEST): 6:30 PM on April 12
  • India Standard Time (IST): 10:00 PM on April 12

The competing teams

This event features 10 teams of four players each, mixing Hermitcraft veterans and special guests. Here is the full lineup:

Red Rabbits: Mumbo, Renthedog, Skizzleman, VintageBeef
Orange Ocelots: Docm77, Keralis, cubfan135, xBCrafted
Yellow Yaks: GeminiTay, PearlescentMoon, Smajor1995, ZombieCleo
Lime Llamas: InTheLittleWood, TaneeshaHogan, hypnotizd, impulseSV
Green Geckos: Grian, SolidarityGaming, Tango, bigbst4tz2
Cyan Coyotes: GoodTimesWithScar, Pixlriffs, Tubbo, iJevin
Aqua Axolotls: MythicalSausage, Welsknight, Zedaph, fWhip
Blue Bats: Antoneemc, Shubble, Xisuma, FalseSymmetry
Purple Pandas: Cambam010, JamalMC, OrionSound, joehills
Pink Parrots: BdoubleO100, Etho, Smallishbeans, soupforeloise

Teams will battle across a series of custom Minecraft mini-games, earning coins through objectives and bonus challenges. The top two teams advance to a thrilling Dodgebolt finale.

Where to watch

Tune in live through the official MCC website at https://mcc.live. The site offers a live countdown, an official spectator view from Noxcrew, links to every player's individual Twitch stream, and a real-time scoreboard. You can follow your favorite Hermit or guest for their personal perspective or switch between streams easily.

This special event is part of the Hermitcraft Charity Weekend and is raising money for Gamers Outreach. It brings the entire Hermitcraft community together for an unforgettable day of Minecraft and giving back.