Three-Day Festival’s Programming Features Ambitious Mix of Live Music Acts, Comedy Performances, Cosplay Competitions, Iconic LAN Parties, and World-Class Esports Competitions.
Stockholm – May 29, 2024 – ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the world’s leading esports and video game entertainment company, and DreamHack, a leading global immersive gaming festival, today announce a robust programming lineup coming to DreamHack Summer the weekend of June 14-16, at Elmia Congress and Concert Hall in Jönköping, Sweden.
DreamHack is making a triumphant return to its home city of Jönköping to celebrate all things gaming, all under one roof. From professional esports tournaments to amateur and scholastic gaming competitions, DreamHack’s world-famous bring-your-own computer (BYOC) LAN parties cosplay, art, expo hall, creator meet-and-greets, film screenings and much more, DreamHack Summer is the place where the gaming community can connect, play, and compete together.
“Jönköping is a quintessential home for DreamHack, and we’re thrilled to bring yet another ambitious slate of programming to fans with DreamHack Summer,” said Kalle Pilfalk, Director, DreamHack Festivals Europe, ESL FACEIT Group. “From world-class esports competitions to music, cosplay, and more, DreamHack Summer is a celebration of every aspect of gaming fandom.”
Watch ESL Challenger Pros Battle it Out Live For ESL Pro League Seat
ESL Challenger will bring aspiring Counter-Strike stars together and provide an opportunity for esports athletes to prove themselves. Eight teams will face off on stage at DreamHack Summer for a share of the $100,000 prize pool and qualification to ESL Pro League Season 20, where they can rise through the ranks and claim glory within the world’s premier Counter-Strike esports circuit.
Witness the Crowing of the Svenska Elitserien Esports Champion
Svenska Elitserien, Sweden’s largest esports league offering a path from grassroot play to pro, returns to DreamHack Summer for its season finals. Sixteen hero teams, including the Swedish hope in ESL Challenger, Alliance – will compete throughout the weekend to be crowned Sweden’s ultimate Counter-Strike champion in front of a live audience on the LAN Stage.
Experience Three Days of Fierce Competition for Spots at Esports World Cup
For the first time, DreamHack Summer will welcome unique esports competitions including EA SPORTS FC™ 24, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6 that offer any player, from amateur to seasoned pros, a share of the $200,000 total prize pool and the chance to qualify for this summer’s inaugural Esports World Cup. With the competition’s total prize pool of $60 million and a global audience traveling to watch the action unfold live in Riyadh, DreamHack Summer will offer unprecedented opportunities for grassroots players to compete on the world’s biggest esports stage.
Make new friends with a shared love of fun at our legendary indoor and outdoor LAN events
DreamHack has become the world’s biggest gaming lifestyle festival, but its roots are in its LAN party. The festival’s Bring-Your-Own-Computer/Console (BYOC) event offers days-long chances to game alongside fellow attendees. Each LAN ticket gets you a reserved seat, an ethernet port, power outlets for your gear, and a chair – everything you need to stay connected all weekend long. Guests that want a break from gaming can enjoy festival games inside and outside the venue, including giant chess, water fights, retro arcades, table football, movie nights, sack hopping, and a bouncy castle throughout the weekend.
Celebrate Gaming’s Diverse Fandoms Throughosplay Competitions
DreamHack’s flagship cosplay competition returns to Jönköping, with guests bringing the heroes, villains, and iconic characters from popular games and Nordic culture in the city. Guests have the opportunity to showcase their skills, craftsmanship, creativity, and the love of the game on stage across four tiers of cosplay competition – Youth, Novice, Artisan, and Expert – for the share of 25,000 SEK prize pool. The competition will be judged by esteemed cosplay icons Faroni, Knightofwands, and Ailyta.
In addition to claiming the lion’s share of the prize pool, the best dressed cosplayer has a chance to win a seat at the European “Tournament of Champions,” representing Sweden at the ultimate cosplay stage. For those looking to hone their cosplay skills, DreamHack and Mittermakes Studio are hosting creative cosplay workshops showcasing how their magical foam can be used to make costumes and props.
Join your Favorite Influencers and Streamers at DreamHack’s Creator Hub
In partnership with Intel, Xbox PC Game Pass, and Gymgrossisten, DreamHack Summer’s Creator Hub offers influencers an opportunity to connect with their fans, take photos and sign autographs, create and stream unique content, and meet their peers offline. Creators will also be invited to participate in game shows, where their communities can watch influencers go head-to-head in bite-sized competitions showing off their skills both in-game and in-person.
LEGO’s Builders Zone Invites Visitors of All Ages to Play
DreamHack Summer’s Builders Zone will become the ultimate destination for LEGO fans, offering families and diehards a LEGO brick ocean where they can immerse themselves in an enormous display of colorful pieces Guests can participate in exciting friendly competitions, an opportunity to meet LEGO Master star Vidar, and a chance to unleash their creativity through a swath of free-use bricks.
DreamHack Summer Brings Infectious Beats, Laughs to the Main Stage
From Melodifestivalen competitors to resident DJ’s performing pop and hardstyle, DreamHack Summer’s Main Stage will bring the infectious beats of Little Sis Nora and Fröken Snusk, the relentless energy of Firelite and A36, and a chance to dance the night away with DJ Altégo. When the music stops, the laughs start, with unique acts from creator comedians Filip Dikmen and Kaeli.
DreamHack Summer badges are on sale now starting from 210 SEK, with 3-day tickets available from 1099 SEK. For more information or to purchase badges, visit dreamhack.com/summer/tickets/
Fans can visit dreamhack.com/summer to view all confirmed content for the festival, and follow DreamHack on social media via TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook for all the latest updates.
About ESL FACEIT Group
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is the leading esports and video game entertainment company dedicated to creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. EFG is built on a legacy of world-renowned brands including ESL, FACEIT, DreamHack and DreamHack Sports Games, providing innovative ecosystems for global communities of players, fans and creators around the games they love. Working alongside leading partners, brands and global IPs, EFG operates an unmatched portfolio of live events, digital platforms and developer tools that reach and engage millions of gamers worldwide. For more information visit www.eslfaceitgroup.com.
About DreamHack
DreamHack creates a world where the gaming community comes to life. The festivals, featuring everything gaming under one roof, create an arena where you can come to connect, explore, win, play a part, and be yourself through a gaming lifestyle experience. Attendees meet their favorite creators, experience professional esports tournaments, amateur and varsity gaming tournaments, world-famous bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) LAN party, cosplay championships, panels, art, activities, expo, screenings, live music, and more. DreamHack is part of ESL FACEIT Group, the leading competitive games and esports company.
