ATLANTA

May 15 – 17, 2026

Georgia World Congress Center

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CDL MAJOR III

HEADS to atlanta

Call of Duty is heading to Atlanta for CDL Major III, a Pro-Am event featuring all 12 CDL Franchise Teams and 4 of the best Challengers rosters!

All CDL Major III tickets come with built-in access for DreamHack Atlanta – for free!

IEM ATLANTA

CS2 HEADS TO ATLANTA

For the first time, IEM will make its appearance in Atlanta, Georgia next May. The Counter-Strike action will feature 16 of the world’s best teams competing in a packed arena. Don’t miss your chance and get your tickets now to secure your spot, as North American Counter-Strike heads to a new home – Atlanta.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

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.

Cosplay

Your go-to for cosplay

Cosplay is for everyone at DreamHack. Suit up if you want, cheer from the crowd if you don’t, and dive into workshops that spark your creativity.

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!

Special Guests

Who will they be?

We’ll be bringing big names to Birmingham to do activities live on-site. We’ll reveal some of them Soon™️

Indie PLAYGROUND

Dive into the Indies!

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

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.

quest

Hunt for loot! 🎁

DreamHack Quest turns the festival into a real-life video game adventure. Search and complete quests for unique merch and loot.

MAIN STAGE

All the chaos and craziness!

The Main Stage at DreamHack is the epicenter of fun and excitement! From cosplay to interactive creator led programming and fun games. It’s non-stop entertainment, all weekend long.

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.

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