March 27 – 29, 2026

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

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: