With a $10,000 prize pool up for grabs and a direct qualification to ESL Pro League Season 23 on the line, it’s a high-stakes competition where every round counts. Whether you’re aiming for the cash or the chance to step onto the global stage.
The tournament is open to anyone with a DreamHack Knockout team ticket. Each team must have a DreamHack Knockout team ticket, which covers all 5 players. BYOC tickets are not accepted for this tournament
The tournament will feature 32 teams, with seeding determined by the official VRS Ranking. Teams will be matched according to their standings to ensure balanced and competitive group play from the outset.
Group Stage: GSL format
– 8 groups of 4 teams
– Top 2 teams from each group advance
Playoffs:
– 16-team single-elimination bracket
– Winner qualifies for ESL Pro League S23
Secure your DreamHack Knockout Tickets now! Make sure you select the right ticket depending on if you are bringing a coach or not and if they need a PC themselves in the LAN area. You will be competing for the opportunity of a lifetime, in the middle of our LAN!
Lock in your squad for DreamHack Knockout with these special LAN tickets! Bring your squad and up to 1 coach into the LAN to compete in DreamHack Knockout.
Bring the full CS squad. Everyone get’s a table, you just bring the equipment!
Final ticket wave price: $995
If your coach doesn’t need a LAN table, and wants access to enter the LAN area, they will require an EPL coach add-on. This does NOT include a table, internet, or power.
You will need to purchase a specific DreamHack Knockout. Make sure you and your team purchase the correct ticket in case you need your coach to be present with a seat or simply access to the area.
You and your team can sign up until the day of the event.
You will be asked to fill in your information upon purchasing your required team ticket. The information needed is the following:
Upon purchasing your teams ticket you will be requested to provide the following information:
No, you are totally free to come as a team of 5, but you are of course welcome to bring a coach, but you would need to purchase the correct ticket
Yes, it is required for you and your teammates to bring your own gear in this tournament. Please keep that in mind as you register for the tournament, as no on-site resources will be available for you via the festival team.
For now there are no PC rental options available that run through DreamHack or one of its partners. If anything about this changes down the line, you will be able to find that information both on our website as well as our Social Media channels.
