I was three minutes into a ranked match when the event timer blinked its reminder: one more schedule to finish. You feel that small, sharp nudge — the kind that turns a casual session into a deadline. I stopped playing and went after Wade’s ESU threads.
Students pace library aisles at midnight — How to Get Free Deadpool Skin in Marvel Rivals

I’ll be direct: you earn the free Deadpool ESU costume by completing every schedule in NetEase’s Dual Life of Peter Parker event. The event launches on March 20, 2026 at 9 AM UTC, and it’s part of Marvel Rivals Season 7 — which also introduces the White Fox Strategist and hub updates for the Times Square lobby.
How to get free Deadpool skin in Marvel Rivals?
You complete all four schedules in the Dual Life of Peter Parker event. Each schedule asks you to finish a set of Day and Night missions; finish both in a single day and that counts as one schedule. Do that four times and the Wade Wilson: The Spirit Guard costume is yours.
The ESU-colored outfit adds blue accents and an ESU shirt to Deadpool’s look — the skin is a carnival mask for the Merc with a Mouth. Pair it with the Cheerleader emote (also in the event) and you get a goofy, campus-ready vibe that stands out in matches.
Students trade notes between classes — Marvel Rivals Dual Life of Peter Parker Event Explained

The format is simple and daily: you’ll get three Day challenges and three Night challenges every day. Complete both sets on the same day and you mark off one schedule. There are four schedules total, which means you can finish the event in as little as four days if you play consistently.
Platforms: Marvel Rivals is run by NetEase and slots into their cross-platform play support for mobile and PC players; check your device store (iOS, Android) or the game’s Steam/Epic listing for any region notes. This event appears to be free—there’s no premium pass on launch—but watch official NetEase channels and the Marvel Rivals Discord for any last-minute changes.
How to get Deadpool Cheerleader emote in Marvel Rivals?
The Cheerleader emote is part of the same reward line. Earn schedules and you’ll claim the emote the same way you claim the costume: finish the Day and Night tasks across the four schedules. Think of completing the four schedules as a sprint relay, Deadpool passing you the baton to the finish.
Players trade sticker collections online — All Dual Life of Peter Parker Rewards in Marvel Rivals
Here are the confirmed rewards you’ll want to track while the event runs:
- Deadpool Wade Wilson: The Spirit Guard Costume
- Deadpool Cheerleader Emote
- Schedule 1 Gallery Card
- Schedule 2 Gallery Card
- Schedule 3 Gallery Card
The event’s no-frills approach—free access, four schedules, clear daily goals—means you don’t have to grind endlessly. If you’ve played other seasonal events in Marvel Rivals or followed NetEase’s community updates on Twitter and Discord, this one feels tight and bite-sized.
I’ll ask plainly: will you chase the ESU Deadpool now, or wait for the next cosmetic drop?