March 27 – 29, 2026

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BIRMINGHAM

NEC, BIRMINGHAM, UK

March 27 – 29, 2026

2nd Ticket 50% Off

Code: Valentines

2nd Ticket 50% Off

Code: Valentines

2nd Ticket 50% Off

Code: Valentines

2nd Ticket 50% Off

Code: Valentines

2nd Ticket 50% Off

Code: Valentines

Esports

Expo

Freeplay

Community

Cosplay

Creators

Competition

Gaming

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Sidemen

Exclusive Saturday Takeover

On Saturday, March 28, the Sidemen are hitting the floor for a day of high-stakes gaming and fan interaction.

ESL One

Watch Tier 1 Dota live

Are you ready to join us for Europe’s biggest celebration of DOTA 2 with one of the loudest and most excited crowds?

Bov Boys

Angry Ginge, Heinz, & Jakey

On Friday, March 27 the Bov Boys, are descending on DreamHack Birmingham. If you aren’t there, you’re missing out.

F1® Sim Racing

18 Drivers, 9 Teams, 3 Races

The best sim racing drivers in the World descend on DreamHack Birmingham for 3 days of epic racing from March 27-29 at the NEC!

THE LARGEST GATHERING OF GUESTS

There is something for everyone!

From content creators, to streamers, to YouTubers, to cosplayers, to TV stars. DreamHack Birmingham will be STACKED with creators.

Road to EWC

Esports World Cup 2026

The Road to EWC brings decisive qualifiers in Trackmania, Fatal Fury: CotW, and Street Fighter 6 shaping the lineup for the Esports World Cup 2026.

Special Guests

Who will they be?

Your favorite gaming personalities are heading to DreamHack Birmingham. Come see them live!

Cosplay

Your go-to for cosplay

Come and cosplay as your favourite character, join the competition, snap some pics, or just have fun with your friends.

Meet & Greet

Meet your favourite creators!

Get up close with your favorite creators, esports stars, voice actors, and celebrities!

DreamHack Quest

Over 170 Rewards!

DreamHack Quest turns the festival into a real-life video game adventure. Search and complete quests for XP and rewards.

Fortnite Reload

Where are you landing?

Fast-paced Fortnite Reload action comes to DreamHack. Join the on-site queue, team up, and play for prizes.

COD:WRS Birmingham

Call of Duty®: Warzone Resurgence Series kicks off its first live event of 2026 in Birmingham, England as a part of DreamHack Birmingham

CDL Major II

CDL at DreamHack

Call of Duty is heading back to the UK with CDL Major II, as part of DreamHack Birmginham.

Creator hub

Create Louder. Together.

Creator Hub is the place to be for creators at DreamHack, a place where creators, fans and partners come together in one place!

Cosplay Competition

Cosplayers of all fandoms are welcome!

Compete for a share of the £8,000 prize pool with an amazing community.

DreamHack Open ft. Halo

Along with the Halo Infinite 4v4 main event onsite, expect multiple Open tournaments featuring Pros and Amateurs alike at DreamHack Birmingham.

Chat Vs Champs

Can you beat them?

Take on our champs in various different challenges and if you beat them they will be going on the Wheel of Punishments!

Indie Playground

Dive into the Indies!

Part of that is discovering new amazing games and celebrating the creative work that pushes the industry forward.

Expo

A sprawling expo area

Where brands, exhibitors, and partners show off the latest gear, wildest ideas, and the next big thing in gaming culture.

DreamHack Stage

All the chaos and craziness!

From cosplay to interactive creator-led programming and fun games. This is the place to celebrate gaming, creativity, with our awesome DreamHack community.

Community Power Up

Connecting Communities

Community Power Up gives communities the chance to step onto the show floor and help shape the festival experience together.

PC Freeplay

Tons of games to play for free!

Leave your setup at home, we’ve got you covered! The Freeplay area is packed with PCs and consoles ready for you to game, compete, and just have fun.

Arcade Area

Relive some classics

Old-school vibes, quick games, and instant fun. The Arcade Area is packed with machines ready to play all weekend.

Facepunch

Ready to code raid on Rust Mobile?

Stop by the booth to try Rust Mobile, explore the newly announced game creation platform s&box, and meet the team from Facepunch.

Merch Booth

Limited-edition apparel

At DreamHack festivals, you’ll find exclusive merch that lets you rep your passion for gaming, esports, and the DreamHack experience.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

LOCK IN YOUR TICKET TODAY

Don’t miss out on the best weekend of 2026!

Special Guests

Your favorite gaming personalities are heading to DreamHack Birmingham. Come see them live!

Angryginge

Bov Boys

Carolina Ravassa

Special Guest

Conor McLeod

Special Guest

Daisy

DreamHack Stage Host

DTG

Guest

Dubtendo Allstars

Music Guest

Heinz

Bov Boys

Jacky

DreamHack Stage Host

Jakey

Bov Boys

Jason Spisak

Special Guest

JoJoy

Creator Stage Host

Justine Huxley

Special Guest

Mela Lee

Special Guest

Miniminter

Sidemen

TBJZL

Sidemen

Tommy Gofton

Special Guest

Zerkaa

Sidemen

Play Louder

Together

Play Louder

Together

Play Louder

Together

Play Louder

Together

Play louder. together.

DreamHack is the ultimate fusion of digital delight and sleep-deprived excitement for all things gaming and all those who love gaming!

Picture this: a magical realm where gamers from all walks of life unite under one gigantic roof, armed with their trusty keyboards and fueled by an insatiable passion for pixels. The glow of screens paints the air with a neon aura allowing you to experience, conquer, and share with newfound friends.