If you've landed on this article, chances are that you've already heard about the upcoming PlayStation blackout that's been planned by fans. AdA subset of PlayStation fans will down their controllers for a week in August to try and get their voice heard on a number of matters. When is the PlayStation blackout? The PlayStation blackout will start on Sunday 23 August at 7pm local time, and it will end one week later on Sunday 30 August at 7pm local time. Accept and continueWhy is there a PlayStation blackout happening?