April 7 – 9, 2023
San Diego Convention Center
If you want MORE DreamHack and can’t wait until December, we have 2 other festival stops in the first half of the year for you to visit! Then clearly we’ll see you again in Atlanta 😏
It’s time for San Diego to experience a gaming festival that’s out of this World. Bring your friends and gather at the San Diego Convention Center in April!
Watch the best esports tournaments, or maybe you want to join in! You can bring your own PC to the event and game all weekend long – with no breaks! Cosplay contests and meet ups galore all on the festival floor, as well as an action filled expo, an artist alley and more.
Festival opening hours:
All times are subject to change, download the DreamHack app to stay up-to-date.
Join us each day of the festival to meet different guests from across gaming and pop culture while we raise funds and awareness towards the Autism Society of San Diego! Stay tuned for schedules, meet and greet opportunities, and more.
DreamHack Open ft. Fortnite is heading to San Diego, CA with $250,000 up for grabs!
The Zero Build Duos tournament will run all 3 days!
The Creator Gauntlet is a new initiative launched at DreamHack San Diego for the first time. It’s a battle where content creators recruit their teams at the festival and battle it out against other creators, all for charity!
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Winter Major is heading to sunny San Diego! The final three days of competition will be welcoming a live crowd in to cheer on the top Rocket League teams from around the world.
Are you a Brawl Stars or Clash of Clans fan? Then we got some BIG news for you. The Snapdragon Pro Series Mobile Challenge tournament finals will be held AT DreamHack San Diego!
The Pyramid is a new activity area for our festivals. Prepare yourselves to compete vs. the pros, and compete against other attendees. Try to battle it out to win prizes!
The Creator Hub will feature Panels, creator-only lounges, creator-based tourneys, live streaming slots, magic the gathering tournaments, social media contests, along with other fun activities!
Watch the cosplay championship live! Checkout amazing cosplayers competing to be our next champion! Meet your favorite cosplayers at the cosplay corner or on the show floor.
DreamHack San Diego features tournaments for more than 10 games. Compete in our FGC tournaments for well-deserved cash prizes!
Come game ALL. WEEKEND. LONG. Play as much as you want! A place to hang with your friends or find new ones. You bring your PC. We bring the action.
We have tournaments every. single. hour. for Magic: The Gathering live at San Diego. What are you waiting for?! Come check it out and compete!
The DreamHack Artist Alley offers an array of comic, pop, cosplay, original work, and pure creativity for artists to showcase their work and attendees to find something new and unique. Attendees will be able to peruse the artist alley and look for something special to add to their own collections.
Our arcade cabinet area is the ultimate destination for gamers and fun seekers! With a wide variety of classic and modern games, an arcade cabinet area offers an immersive and exciting gaming experience like no other.
Don’t need to bring your rig to game all day at our Freeplay! You have the chance to play and compete in fun competitions at the Freeplay area and experience games new and old.
Saturday, April 8 our night of music begins at 8pm! Simply head over to the main stage and enjoy our live acts!
Two hosts. One booth. Multiple guests. Welcome to DreamHack Talks! Staring Jake Lucky and HUNT2R!
Want to meet our guests, teams, and more? Then check out a list of guests who you can meet on-site and their schedules.
Fandom presents you with a full schedule of fun activities held at the main stage every day during DreamHack San Diego!
Engage in booth challenges to earn swag, set high scores, and level up your DreamHack experience. Our expo is filled with fun activities by our incredible partners. It’s safe to say this is an area you don’t want to miss!
From jerseys to hoodies, to caps, and just about everything else you can think of.
Get ready for the ultimate party experience at DreamHack! Our DreamHack Party ticket gives you access to the official DreamHack Party, kicking off our festival weekend.
Don’t miss out on the excitement, thrills, and non-stop action at DreamHack San Diego. Whether you’re hardcore, casual player, or just looking for an amazing time, this festival has something for everyone.
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