How to Get Every Free Item in the Roblox Innovation Awards RIA 2026 Event Guide

The Roblox Innovation Awards (RIA) 2026 event is now live, giving players the chance to unlock several exclusive UGC cosmetics at no cost. Unlike limited-time items with stock restrictions, these rewards are currently available to every eligible player while the event is active. Most rewards can be earned by completing simple activities inside The Block, the official RIA 2026 event experience. From voting for your favorite Roblox games to exploring the event hub and finishing an obstacle course, you’ll unlock a total of six free items. Here’s everything you need to know.

How to Start the RIA 2026 Event

Before collecting any rewards, you’ll need to join The Block, which serves as the main hub for the Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 event.

Once you load into the experience, you’ll immediately begin progressing through the event challenges displayed in the hub. Most objectives can be completed in just a few minutes, while others require a bit of exploration.

Free Item #1 – RIA Voting Hub 2026 Welcome Cap

The easiest reward requires almost no effort.

Simply join The Block for the first time, and the game automatically grants you the RIA Voting Hub 2026 Welcome Cap.

There are no additional objectives or quests for this reward.

Requirement

• Join The Block event experience once.

Free Item #2 – Vote Across All Award Categories

The second cosmetic is unlocked by participating in the Innovation Awards voting process.

Head to the large voting cube located in the center of the event hub. From there, you’ll be asked to vote in every available award category.

Your selections do not affect the reward, so you’re free to:

• Vote for your favorite games
• Support your favorite creators
• Make random selections

After submitting all available votes, you’ll receive the next event badge and unlock another free accessory.

Requirement

• Complete voting in all RIA 2026 categories.

Free Item #3 – Visit a Nominated Game

Another event mission requires visiting one of the nominated Roblox experiences.

Inside The Block, locate the Nominate Games Portal. Choose any featured game and launch it.

You don’t need to stay long. After joining the selected game, simply return to The Block using the built-in Return to RIA: The Block option found in the game’s settings menu.

Once you return, the objective will automatically be marked as completed.

Requirement

• Visit any nominated game.
• Return to The Block.

Free Item #4 – Take an Event Screenshot

One of the quickest missions asks players to capture a photo inside the event.

Instead of using your computer’s screenshot shortcut, use the dedicated screenshot button provided within The Block.

After pressing the in-game camera button, the quest immediately completes. Saving the picture isn’t necessary, as only taking the screenshot counts toward the objective.

Requirement

• Use the event’s built-in screenshot feature.

Free Item #5 – Complete the Obby

The largest challenge in the event is the obstacle course located inside The Block.

Head toward the Obby entrance and work your way through the platforms until you reach the finish line.

Completing the course awards another exclusive cosmetic while also helping you progress toward the cube collection challenge.

Requirement

• Finish the entire obstacle course.

Free Item #6 – Find All Seven Cubes

The final reward requires collecting seven hidden cubes scattered throughout the event.

Fortunately, most of them are located along the obstacle course itself.

Cube Locations

During the Obby:

• Collect cubes placed directly on the main path.
• Whenever you reach a branching route, explore the side path first.
• Several cubes are hidden at the end of optional platform sections before returning to the main course.

After finishing the Obby:

• Explore the lower area surrounding the obstacle course.
• The remaining cubes are hidden around the edges of the map beneath the platforms.

Once all seven cubes have been collected, the final reward unlocks automatically.

All Free Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 Rewards

By completing every available challenge, you’ll receive the following six exclusive accessories:

• RIA Voting Hub 2026 Welcome Cap
• World Builder Hammer
• Wizard Staff
• Aura of Reanimation
• Musical Mindset Aura
• Programmer Scroll

These cosmetics are added directly to your Roblox inventory after each objective is completed.

The Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 event offers one of the easiest collections of free UGC items available this year. Most objectives take only a few minutes to finish, and none require spending Robux or purchasing premium content. If you’re interested in expanding your Roblox avatar collection, it’s worth completing all six event challenges before the RIA 2026 event comes to an end. Since the rewards are tied directly to the event, they may become unavailable once the Innovation Awards conclude.