FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Clash Fest, MARVEL RIVALS, Counter-Strike 2, EA SPORTS FC 26, and more on-site
DreamHack, the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival and part of ESL FACEIT Group, revealed the full esports program of DreamHack Atlanta 2025. From October 31 to November 2, the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta will transform into the ultimate esports destination, with more than 10 esports tournaments, 7 world champion crowns and a combined prize pool of $6.6 million. Whether cheering from the stands or competing themselves, there’s something for everyone to experience. Tournaments include:
- SNK World Championship (SWC) 2025
- When: Oct 31 – Nov 2
- What: Prepare for a battle of fighting game titans! In collaboration with SNK, the SNK World Championship brings the world’s most elite competitors to DreamHack Atlanta. They’ll battle it out across four iconic titles: FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and ART OF FIGHTING 3. This isn’t just a tournament—it’s a high-stakes showdown for a piece of fighting game history.
- Prizing: $4.1 million (across the full circuit)
- MARVEL RIVALS Ignite Grand Finals
- When: Oct 27 – Nov 2
- What: The stage is set for an epic superhero showdown! The world’s best teams will converge for the Marvel Rivals: Ignite Grand Finals. This premier global competition will see teams fight for the championship crown and the ultimate bragging rights. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
- Prizing: $1 million
- Clash of Clans World Championship Finals
- When: Oct 31 – Nov 2
- What: Prepare, and get ready for the biggest competitive Clash of Clans spectacle of the year! For the first time ever Clash of Clans World Championship World Finals is coming to the US, and to DreamHack Atlanta! The eight best teams in the world will battle it out on the big stage to take home the trophy and the title of World Champions. Join us on-site or watch the magic online, Clash On!
- Prizing: $700,000
- Clash Royale League World Finals
- When: Oct 31 – Nov 2
- What: Get ready for the biggest Clash Royale battle of the year! At Clash Fest, the top 12 players on the planet will battle for the crown at the Clash Royale League World Finals.
- Prizing: $500,000
- FC Pro Open Last Chance Qualifier & FC Pro Open Global Qualifier
- When: Oct 31 – Nov 2
- What: EA SPORTS FC is bringing its flagship FC Pro 26 esports circuit to DreamHack Atlanta. Top performers from FC Pro 25 are set to collide with this season’s regional winners in the FC Pro Open Global Qualifier on Saturday and Sunday. The 64-player showdown will determine the 16 finalists who will advance to weekly FC Pro Open competition. For the first time, four EA SPORTS FC 26 hopefuls will have a chance to join regional powerhouses by qualifying through a high-stakes 256-player open bracket as part of the FC Pro Open Last Chance Qualifier on Friday.
- Prizing: $152,000
- CFB26 DreamHack Challenge
- When: Oct 31 – Nov 2
- What:The college football spotlight shines on DreamHack Atlanta! In cooperation with EA SPORTS, the CFB26 DreamHack Challenge will feature top players competing on EA SPORTS College Football 26. Out of 512 contenders, only the top 32 will advance to the championship bracket for a shot at the title.
- Prizing: $25,000
- Rainbow 6 Siege X Atlanta (R6X ATL)
- When: Oct 31 – Nov 2
- What: R6X returns to DreamHack, with an all-new tournament featuring 8 teams in the DreamHack Atlanta Freeplay area. The top 2 teams will compete on the Main Stage on Sunday.
- Prizing: $10,000
- DreamHack Knockout
- When: Oct 31 – Nov 2
- What: DreamHack is offering a direct path to the pros. The DreamHack Knockout gives Counter-Strike 2 players, from casual to pro, a chance to qualify for the ESL Pro League. Simply buy into the on-site open bracket and compete for a winner-take-all spot in ESL Pro League Season 23.
- Prizing: Winner qualifies to ESL Pro League Season 23; $10,000 split among the top 4 placements.
- The DreamHack Collegiate Invitational
- When: Oct 31 – Nov 2
- What: It’s time for students to shine! The DreamHack Collegiate Invitational returns for its second year as a tournament designed for students, by students. 16 of the top collegiate Rocket League teams and 8 collegiate Valorant teams will compete live from the Freeplay Area.
- Prizing: $1,000
More information on further esports tournaments, like the first-ever tournament of 2XKO, can be found on https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/fgc/.
DreamHack is a festival where all gaming communities come together to celebrate games and internet pop culture – esports is just one slice. Stay tuned for more information on all of the cosplay, indie games, creators, and more coming to DreamHack Atlanta 2025.
For additional information, please also check out the DreamHack Atlanta Press Kit and send us your application for Press Accreditation.
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