Three-Day Festival Unites International Esports Tournaments, Esports World Cup Qualifiers, and Bring-Your-Own-Computer LAN Competitions – All Under One Roof
DALLAS, TX — March 19, 2025 – ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, and DreamHack, a leading global gaming festival, today announced a full lineup of competitive programming for DreamHack Dallas, taking place the weekend of May 23-25, 2025, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
DreamHack Dallas returns after a momentous showing in 2024, where it welcomed a record-setting 55,000 guests across three days of programming. In 2025, it’s only getting bigger, with the festival’s competitive lineup featuring competitions across Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2 and Halo, as well as exciting newcomers.
“Esports is a pillar of how the community celebrates DreamHack Dallas, and we’re pulling out all the stops this year,” said Shahin Zarrabi, Vice President, Festivals, ESL FACEIT Group. “From mainstays like IEM Dallas to iconic esports titles like Halo and Call of Duty to rising games like Brawl Stars and GeoGuessr, DreamHack Dallas is set to be nothing short of massive. It will be the biggest multi-esports event ever hosted on American soil – a spectacle unlike anything the region has seen before.”
Tickets for DreamHack Dallas are available now, and start at $49 for a single day and $89 for three-day access. For more information, visit dreamhack.com/dallas/tickets.
World’s Top 16 Top Counter-Strike 2 Teams Rally in Dallas for Intel® Extreme Masters
Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Dallas returns to the North American birthplace of competitive Counter-Strike for one of the region’s largest premier tournaments. With an ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Masters trophy, $1,000,000 in total winnings and valuable VRS points on the line, 16 top squads will vie for their chance to claim international glory. Fans with an IEM Dallas add-on can cheer on hometown heroes and international champions in one of the US’s most popular Counter-Strike events of the year.
Call of Duty® League Brings Major IV, Challengers Open to DreamHack Dallas
The Call of Duty® League, the pinnacle of competitive Call of Duty®, is bringing its fourth and final Major of the season to the DreamHack Dallas show floor. Guests with a CDL add-on ticket can watch Major IV live, where the 12 Call of Duty® League teams will battle it out to earn valuable CDL points to qualify for the 2025 Call of Duty® League Championship later this year.
In addition, DreamHack Dallas will offer another pipeline to the world stage by hosting a Call of Duty® Challengers Open, a qualifier event that offers top competitors a ticket to the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). The winning team from DreamHack Dallas will secure its place in Riyadh, while the runner-up team earns a spot for Call of Duty Challengers Champs. Sign-ups are now open HERE.
Brawl Stars Championship Makes North American Debut at DreamHack Dallas
The Brawl Cup brings 8 of the world’s top Brawl Stars esports teams to Dallas as they battle across three days for $50,000 of the program’s $2,000,000 total prize pool, as well as unlocking an additional World Finals or Last Chance Qualifier spot for their home region. One of the most downloaded mobile games in 2024, Brawl Stars brings its variety of maps, modes, and Brawlers into the hands of the world’s best competitors. Brawl Cup will be available to all DreamHack Dallas visitors, and a ticket add-on will give attendees access to exclusive merch on-site.
Leading Women’s Squads Return to Birthplace of North American Counter-Strike – get ready for ESL Impact Season 7 Finals
ESL Impact is back at DreamHack Dallas, with the world’s best teams from Season 7 facing off for another international title. The $250,000 event will feature eight top women’s Counter-Strike teams representing Europe, South America, and North America, on May 23-25. After Imperial Valkyries dominant win in Dallas in 2024 to extend their dynasty, fans will have to wait and see if the squad to beat will extend their run, or fall to a new star.
The Halo Championship Series Expands Into Dreamhack With A Large Open Bracket
The Halo Championship Series (HCS) is bringing a valuable opportunity for established pros and rising stars to earn their share of the $150,000 grand prize in addition to valuable pro points. The HCS Open Series at DreamHack Dallas brings three days of 4v4 competition with numerous side tournaments and additional prizing at stake. DreamHack visitors have many opportunities to play Halo on-site. For more information on participation and sign-ups, click HERE.
GeoGuessr World League Makes Americas Major Stop in Dallas
The global competitive circuit for GeoGuessr is making its highly anticipated North American debut at DreamHack Dallas 2025, bringing a GeoGuessr Major to US soil for the first time. Fans will witness the world’s top virtual explorers go head-to-head in an intense test of geographic knowledge, using only visual clues to pinpoint seemingly impossible locations.With a $17,500 prize pool and crucial qualification points for the 2025 GeoGuessr World Finals on the line, the competition is set to be fierce. The tournament will feature an all-star lineup, including 2024 World Final runner-up ‘MK’, top-ranked US player ‘Radu’, and Canadian fan-favorite Fau, among others.
BYOC LAN Party Features $8,000 in Drop-in Tournaments Across Marvel Rivals, Valorant, Fortnite, and More
DreamHack Dallas’ iconic BYOC LAN Party features drop-in tournaments for gamers of all skill levels across 11 different titles and in-person competitions – all with $8,000 in collective prizing on the line. Squads can face off in fast-paced action across popular shooters like Marvel Rivals, Valorant, and Fortnite, creative endeavors in Minecraft and MS Paint, or casual fun with lawn games and a hard drive shuffle board contest. For BYOC tickets, click HERE.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg on DreamHack Dallas’s competitive programming. Stay tuned for more information by visiting dreamhack.com/dallas or follow DreamHack on X and Instagram to be the first to hear about programming updates. Applications for the festival’s Creator Hub, Indie Playground, and Artist Alley are now open for those looking to meet fans on the show floor.
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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 is where the gaming world comes to life. More than a festival, it’s a celebration of play, competition, and community — all under one roof. Whether you’re here to meet your favorite creators, compete on stage, watch the greatest tournaments, explore new games, or adventure into our immersive expo, DreamHack is the place to connect, share, and create unforgettable moments. From esports tournaments and cosplay championships to music, gaming, and hands-on experiences, every corner is alive with energy and excitement. DreamHack is part of ESL FACEIT Group, the leading competitive games and esports company.
