March 27 – 29, 2026
- March 27 – 29
Each visitor’s participation is a binding contract to abide by the rules. DreamHack reserves the right to without further notice change the rules. DreamHack Birmingham is open for all ages but can contain content like tournaments, exhibitors and partners showing games and other material not suitable for all ages.
Each participant must follow the instructions from DreamHack’s crew, fire and security guards, as well as local authorities such as police, fire brigade, etc. (even if these instructions go against DreamHack rules).
DreamHack has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for any kind of harassment, including but not limited to: demeaning language; threats; hate crimes; intimidation; non-consensual photography or recording; stalking; inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome physical attention; statements or verbal exchanges that threaten or express contempt of ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, citizenship, appearance, body size, age, disability, or identity.
The ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY applies to EVERYONE attending DreamHack including but not limited to: Attendees, Crew, Press, Staff, Exhibitors & Guests.
We encourage everyone to immediately report any sign of harassment—both to yourself or if you witness it happening to someone else. Report it to a member of DreamHack crew and/or to local police authorities. The DreamHack crew members have T-shirts clearly marked with CREW on the back.
If you break these rules, you may be asked to leave the event with no refund.
Drugs in any form (excluding alcohol bought from permitted vendors) are not allowed to be taken into the DreamHack premises. People who appear intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugs/other non-allowed substances will not be allowed on the premises at any time. People who appear intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugs will be asked to leave the event. Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes is strictly forbidden indoors and is only allowed in designated areas outside.
Cosplay props will be subject to a security check and may be zip-tied, or marked with neon duct tape to mark that the prop is safe and has been checked. Edged weapons, blunt force weapons, functioning projectile weapons (guns, bows, airsoft, pellet/bb, blow gun, etc) are NOT allowed. Admission is subject to security’s approval, however we will aim to have cosplay knowledgeable volunteers and staff there to assist if there are any questions.
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to each patron on the credit card used to purchase. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
If you have already paid for a ticket, your ticket cannot be refunded. Sickness or unforeseen events that prevent you from attending the show do not grant you a refund.
Participation in the DreamHack event is at your own risk. You understand that participation in the DreamHack event, by its very nature, carries with it some inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care and precautions taken by DreamHack to ensure a safe and fun environment for all attendees. Such risks can include but are not limited to risk of lost, stolen, or damaged property or personal injury. By participating in this event, you voluntarily assume such risks and dangers incidental to the event and expressly waive any claims arising from or related to such causes or otherwise occurring at or in connection with the event against DreamHack and the other Released Parties (as defined below), whether occurring prior to, during, or after the event.
Follow our rules, use caution, and eat and sleep normally. It is highly recommended to get a full good night’s sleep if you intend to be driving to and/or from DreamHack.
DreamHack is not liable for any economic loss in relation to DreamHack, directly or indirectly. For example, in case of a cancelled event, electrical failure, or similar event, you will be fiscally responsible for any loss or damages to your belongings.
No person or persons shall hold DreamHack liable or its exhibitors, as well as each of their respective parents and affiliates, and their respective successors, assigns, partners, sponsors, licensors, licensees and sublicensees, contractors and subcontractors, or other parties in any way related to DreamHack, including by contract, as well as DreamHack and such parties’ respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively with DreamHack, the “Released Parties”) liable for any claim arising from, occurring at or relating to the DreamHack event, including but not limited to damage, injury, loss to person or property, or use of likeness, character, or voice captured in event footage or photographs.
2.5 PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Neither DreamHack nor any other Released Parties are responsible for personal belongings or equipment. Do not leave valuables and belongings unattended!
DreamHack has no minimum age requirement, though participants under the age of 18 should have their parent’s permission to attend DreamHack. Parents and/or guardians must be aware of the DreamHack rules. Visitors under the age of 13 must have parental supervision at all times.
Violating local laws, regulations, or ordinances may lead to you being reported to the local authorities. You may be asked to leave the event until local authorities arrive to resolve the situation.
You are not permitted to sell anything without the permission of DreamHack. This does not include occasional sales of second hand or personal belongings.
Putting up posters or any other spreading of commercial material, propaganda, or the like is strictly forbidden on the premises without special clearance from DreamHack. Stickers and flyers should never be placed at an exhibitor’s booth or in an activity area without permission from the exhibitor or DreamHack.
By participating in or attending the DreamHack event, you grant permission to each of DreamHack, its affiliates, exhibitors, and licensees and their respective parents and affiliates, successors, assigns, partners, sponsors, licensors, and licensees, an unlimited, irrevocable, transferable, sub-licensable (through multiple tiers), worldwide royalty-free, license and right to photograph, record, distribute, and utilize your likeness, character, voice, and, if made available by you, your biographical information, in any live or recorded audio, video, or photographic display or other transmission, exhibition, publication, or reproduction made of, or at, the DreamHack event (regardless of whether before, during, or after play or performance), including reasonable derivatives thereof as such party may make from time to time, in any medium or context without compensation or further authorization.
DreamHack, and its authorized parties retain the legal right to place network cameras for publishing on the Internet and also publish photos taken inside and outside DreamHack on the internet without asking further permission from participants that may be visible in the pictures.
DreamHack, and its authorized parties retain the legal right to edit, publish, modify, sell and distribute photographs, video, and audio recordings taken inside and outside DreamHack on various content delivery channels such as but not limited to YouTube, Vimeo, Soundcloud and Twitch.tv, or as a physical copy such as but not limited to DVD, HDCAM SR, and Blu-Ray without asking further permission from any persons that may be visible in the picture.
Subject to DreamHack, and individual exhibitors’ terms, conditions, or policies for such exhibitor’s content at the event, you may not record, stream, or transmit, or aid in recording, streaming, or transmitting, content or gameplay from any of screens at the event. You are solely responsible for clearing any and all rights and permissions for any use(s) you might make of the photographs, recordings, transcripts, or other similar material you take while attending the event. Your attendance at or participation in the event does not permit you to make use of DreamHack’s or any individual exhibitor’s, sponsor’s, attendee’s, or participant’s intellectual property rights or rights to their likeness.
Drones are not allowed within Stockholmsmässan.
IRL (In Real Life) Streaming is allowed and encouraged at DreamHack, however it’s important to be respectful.
Please note the following rules:
If you breach any of these rules, your badge and access will be revoked and you will be removed from the event. If you see or experience someone breaking these rules, please let staff or security know immediately.
