May 15 – 17, 2026

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STUDENT FRIDAY

Your crew. Your campus. Your day !

Student Friday is your all-access entry into gaming, esports, and creators — at a student-only discounted price.
Bring your mates, rep your uni, hit the Expo, discover new games, jump into Freeplay, and catch what’s happening on stage.

Every Student Belongs Here

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A full day built for students

20% Discount on DreamHack Tickets*

One ticket gets you access to everything — freeplay zones, creators, cosplay, panels, and thousands of gamers just like you. Come with your class, come w/ your friends  and discover why this is the ultimate festival for gaming!

*Your school must be registered on our Educational Program

a full day of action

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Discounted Student Tickets

Make Friday yours with exclusive student pricing. Bring your crew and dive into DreamHack for less. All you need is a valid student ID.

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Experience Esports LIVE

Watch high-level esports unfold in real time — feel the crowd, see the production up close, and experience what competitive gaming looks like beyond the screen.

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Field Trips to DreamHack

Schools and student organizations can register for official field trip access to Student Friday. Group tickets and support available — bring your whole team.

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Free Tickets for Educators

Teachers, professors, and school staff get in free on Student Friday. Because education and gaming belong together.

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Siege College Fair

Explore college programs in game design, esports, animation, and tech. Meet schools, talk to advisors, and find your next step in gaming and education.

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DreamHack Collegiate Invitational

Top college teams go head-to-head in dedicated competition areas on the show floor. Come watch the next generation of talent compete up close.

Schedule

Schedule subject to change. Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date times and information.

Rocket League – Group A Opening Matches (Rounds 1 & 2)
Friday
11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Rocket League Group A teams kick things off with their first matches, setting the tone as they begin their run toward playoffs.
Collegiate Tournaments
Rocket League – Winners Quarterfinals
Saturday
10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
Top Rocket League teams enter the winners bracket, where every match pushes them closer to the championship.
Collegiate Tournaments
Valorant – Winners Quarterfinals
Saturday
10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
Top Valorant teams face off in the winners bracket, fighting to stay on the path to the finals.
Collegiate Tournaments
Rocket League – Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
Saturday
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Rocket League elimination matches continue as teams fight to keep their championship hopes alive.
Collegiate Tournaments
Valorant – Winners Semifinals
Saturday
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Valorant teams battle for a spot in the winners final and a major advantage in the tournament.
Collegiate Tournaments
Rocket League – Winners Final + Lower Bracket Semifinals
Saturday
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Rocket League finalists begin to take shape as top teams clash and elimination matches intensify.
Collegiate Tournaments
Valorant – Winners Final + Lower Bracket Semifinals
Saturday
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Valorant reaches a critical moment as finalists are decided and the bracket narrows.
Collegiate Tournaments
Rocket League – Lower Bracket Final
Saturday
3:30 PM
- 5:00 PM
Final elimination match in Rocket League to determine who makes it to the Grand Final.
Collegiate Tournaments
Valorant – Lower Bracket Final
Sunday
10:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
The last Valorant elimination match decides who earns a place in the Grand Final.
Collegiate Tournaments
Rocket League – Grand Final
Sunday
11:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
The top two Rocket League teams face off in a high-stakes showdown to crown the champion.
Collegiate Tournaments

Georgia World Congress Center

Georgia World Congress Center