Freeplay has 200+ PCs across different zones. Drop in, try something new, and play how you like, whether it’s casual games, friendly matches, or just hanging out with friends.
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Freeplay
Tons of games to play FOR FREE!
Freeplay is your go-to spot for instant gaming at DreamHack. With a mix of PC and arcade games available throughout the weekend, you can sit down, pick a game, and start playing — no setup required.
PC Freeplay
200+ PC stations spread across multiple zones
Challenge Stations
jump in, face off, and prove your skills across a variety of games.
Play Together
Play with friends, chase high scores. Take on speedruns try new games.
Arcade
Old-school vibes, quick games, and instant fun.
Activities
Challenge Stations
Quick matchups, real competition. The Challenges Area features 2× 1v1 setups and 1× 2v2 setup, letting you jump in, face off, and prove your skills across a variety of games.
Play Together
Play with friends, chase high scores, and take on speedruns and challenges. Try new games and see your scores on the TVs, with daily winners across different activities.
Arcade
The Arcade Area is packed with machines ready to play all weekend. Jump in for a few rounds, challenge a friend, or relive some classics. List of some of our playable games below:
PC FREEPLAY
A bigger pc freeplay experience
With 200+ PC stations spread across multiple zones, Freeplay is built for jumping in, trying something new, and playing your way. Whether you’re here for casual matches, friendly challenges, or just to game with friends, there’s always something happening.
Open play runs throughout the festival, with daily tournaments, community moments, and live leaderboards keeping the competition rolling.
Areas
Challenges Area
Quick matchups, real competition. The Challenges Area features 2× 1v1 setups and 1× 2v2 setup, letting you jump in, face off, and prove your skills across a variety of games.
Play Together Area
Play with friends, chase high scores. Take on speedruns and challenges, try new games, and see your scores displayed on TVs — with daily winners across different activations.
Playable Games
Perfect for quick matches, friendly competition, or discovering something new.
arcade
Old-school vibes, quick games, and instant fun. The Arcade Area is packed with machines ready to play all weekend — jump in for a few rounds, challenge a friend, or relive some classics. List of some of our playable games below:
Freeplay Tournaments
Friday, 27 March - 12:00
Overcooked Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Team up with three friends and battle for the highest score in Overcooked. The team that tops the leaderboard wins a £40 merchandise voucher pr team member.
Friday, 27 March - 13:00
Fall Guys Tournament
Details
Join our epic Fall Guys tournament in the Freeplay Area and win a £50 merch voucher!
Friday, 27 March - 14:00
Tetris Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Play Tetris with three friends and aim for the highest combined team score. The team that finishes number one on the leaderboard wins a £40 merchandise voucher.
Friday, 27 March - 15:00
League Of Legends 5v5 tournament
Details
Team up and jump into our League of Legends 5v5 tournament in the Freeplay Area to play for a £500 prizepool.
Friday, 27 March - 17:00
Rocket League 1v1 Tournament
Details
Compete in our Rocket League 1v1 tournament in the Freeplay Area and win a £50 merchandise voucher.
Friday, 27 March - 17:00
Forza Horizon 5 Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Play Forza Horizon 5 with three friends, combine your time trial results, and compete for first place on the leaderboard to win a £40 merchandise voucher each.
Friday, 27 March - 19:00
Geoguessr Tournament
Details
Jump into our big GeoGuessr tournament in the Freeplay Area and test your geography skills to win a £50 merchandise voucher!
Friday, 27 March - 19:00
Minecraft Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Team up with three friends in Minecraft to build pixel art before the time runs out. The fastest and best-scoring team wins a £40 merchandise voucher pr person.
Saturday, 28 March - 10:00
Overcooked Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Team up with three friends and battle for the highest score in Overcooked. The team that tops the leaderboard wins a £40 merchandise voucher for each person on the team.
Saturday, 28 March - 11:00
Dota2 Tournament
Details
Compete in our Dota 2 tournament in the Freeplay Area and win a £500 prizepool with your team.
Saturday, 28 March - 13:00
Tetris Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Play Tetris with three friends and aim for the highest combined team score. The team that finishes number one on the leaderboard wins a £40 merchandise voucher for each person on the team.
Saturday, 28 March - 14:00
Fall Guys Tournament
Details
Join our epic Fall Guys tournament in the Freeplay Area and win £100
Saturday, 28 March - 16:00
Geoguessr Tournament
Details
Jump into our big GeoGuessr tournament in the Freeplay Area and test your geography skills to win a £100
Saturday, 28 March - 16:00
Forza Horizon 5 Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Play Forza Horizon 5 with three friends, combine your time trial results, and compete for first place on the leaderboard to win a £40 merchandise voucher each.
Saturday, 28 March - 18:00
Rocket League 2v2 Tournament
Details
Compete in our Rocket League 2v2 tournament in the Freeplay Area and win £400 with your mate!
Saturday, 28 March - 18:00
Minecraft Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Team up with three friends in Minecraft to build pixel art before the time runs out. The fastest and best-scoring team wins a £40 merchandise voucher pr person.
Saturday, 28 March - 21:00
Esport Quiz
Details
Come and compete in our DreamHack Birmingham Esport Quiz where you can win £200
Sunday, 29 March - 10:00
Overcooked Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Team up with three friends and battle for the highest score in Overcooked. The team that tops the leaderboard wins a £40 merchandise voucher pr team member.
Sunday, 29 March - 11:00
Fall Guys Tournament
Details
Join our epic Fall Guys tournament in the Freeplay Area and win a £50 merch voucher!
Sunday, 29 March - 12:00
Tetris Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Play Tetris with three friends and aim for the highest combined team score. The team that finishes number one on the leaderboard wins a £40 merchandise voucher pr day team member
Sunday, 29 March - 13:00
Geoguessr Tournament
Details
Jump into our big GeoGuessr tournament in the Freeplay Area and test your geography skills to win a £50 merchandise voucher!
Sunday, 29 March - 15:00
Team Fight Tactics tournament
Details
Jump into our TFT tournament in the Freeplay Area and test your skills to win a £50 merchandise voucher!
Sunday, 29 March - 15:00
Forza Horizon 5 Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Play Forza Horizon 5 with three friends, combine your time trial results, and compete for first place on the leaderboard to win a £40 merchandise voucher each pr team member.
Sunday, 29 March - 17:00
ARAM MAYHAM League of Legends Tournament
Details
Jump into our ARAM MAYHAM tournament in the Freeplay Area and test your skills to win £500!
Sunday, 29 March - 17:00
Minecraft Challenge: Play Together in the Freeplay Area
Details
Team up with three friends in Minecraft to build pixel art before the time runs out. The fastest and best-scoring team wins a £40 merchandise voucher pr team member.
Sunday, 29 March - 19:00
Gaming Quiz
Details
Come and compete in our DreamHack Birmingham Gaming Quiz where you can win £200