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WELCOME

Dear ticket holder, we can’t wait to welcome you to DreamHack Winter 2021. On this page, you will find the information you need for your arrival at the festival and other useful tips to make your experience the best it can be.

Event Hours

Starts:
Thu, 25 November
Doors open 10:00

Ends:
Sun, 28 November.
Doors close 10:00

Venue

Elmia Concert and Congress
Elmiavägen 15, 554 54
Jönköping, Sweden

Bus to Elmia

Walk to Elmia

FULLY VACCINATED (2 SHOTS)

arrival by car

Opening hours for unloading and loading
Unloading: Thu, 25 November 10:00-18:00*
Loading: Sun, 28 November 07:00-10:00

When you arrive at Elmia you will meet a sign saying “Check in by car + an arrow” Follow the arrow straight and you will see more signage pointing you in the correct direction.
When you have followed the signs you will reach checkpoint 1. At checkpoint 1 you will show the staff your EU COVID Certificate and get directions on where to go.
At checkpoint 2 you will need to show the staff your EU COVID Certificate once more and then proceed to the car entrance.
At the car entrance you will pick up your wristband and go through a security checkpoint and then you are inside the venue.

arrival by walking

Upon arrival you will go towards the entrance in Lobby South.
Outside the entrance you will follow the signage saying “COVID Certificate” and enter the glassdoors.

Once inside the entrance hall – choose the cashier of what ticket you have purchased.
At the cashier you will show your EU COVID Certificate and your ticket to get your wristband.

After picking up your wristband you will go through a security checkpoint and then you are inside the venue.

Unvaccinated Parents are not allowed to assist inside the venue during unloading and loading.

Don’t remove your wristband during the festival!

*If you arrive later than 18:00 you can still enter Elmia, but you will have to carry your computer and gear from the parking lot.

NOT FULLY VACCINATED

arrival by car

Opening hours for unloading and loading
Unloading: Thu, 25 November 10:00-18:00*
Loading: Sun, 28 November 07:00-10:00

When you arrive at Elmia you will see a sign saying “Check in by car + an arrow” – Follow the arrow straight and you will see more signage sending you in the correct direction.
When you have followed the signs you will reach checkpoint 1. At checkpoint 1 you will let the staff know that you need to do a COVID antigen and they will hand you information and direct you into a parking lot where you will do the test.
Once the test is done and your result is negative you can proceed to the exit sign and follow the signs to checkpoint 2.

At checkpoint 2 you will let the staff know your result and proceed to the car entrance.
At the car entrance you will pick up your wristband and go through a security checkpoint and then you are inside the venue.

If you need to do a COVID antigen test upon arrival, you will go towards the entrance in Lobby South.
Outside the entrance you will follow the signage saying “No Covid certificate” and enter the entrance located on the left side of the glassdoors.
Once inside the “No Covid certificate” entrance, our staff will assist you to do a COVID antigen test.
Once you have done your test and the result is negative you can proceed into the entrance hall and choose the cashier of what ticket you have purchased. At the cashier you will show your ticket and get your wristband.
After picking up your wristband you will go through a security checkpoint and then you are inside the venue.
Parents are not allowed to assist inside the venue during unloading and loading.

Unvaccinated Parents are not allowed to assist inside the venue during unloading and loading.

Don’t remove your wristband during the festival!

*If you arrive later than 18:00 you can still enter Elmia, but you will have to carry your computer and gear from the parking lot.

PARKING

If you need parking during the festival, you are able to park at the BLUE parking spaces on the map below. Tickets are sold at the parking lot during Thursday and in the main information in Lobby South all days:

General info

FOOD & DRINKS

See the food options offered at Elmia here (all these places have vegetarian options). You can also bring your own snacks, sandwiches, etc.

SMOKING

According to Swedish Law, it’s prohibited to smoke INSIDE and directly outside building entrances. There will be a designated smoking area outside Lobby South.

TOILET AND SHOWERS

We have unisex toilets & unisex toilets with urinoars at the venue. We also have separate showers for men and women. They are located on the short side of Hall D (By the activity area). If you have trouble finding it – don’t hesitate to reach out to DreamHack Crew!

A Heads up – Don’t bring any belongings of value when you shower!

TOILET AND SHOWERS FOR NON-BINARY

We have a locker room based with toilet and shower for our non-binary visitors. It’s located on the short side of Hall D (By the activity area).
If you have trouble finding it – don’t hesitate to reach out to DreamHack Crew!

A Heads up – Don’t bring any belongings of value when you shower!

PARENTAL INFORMATION

If you wish to stay and participate in the event with your child, you’ll need to purchase a LAN ticket for yourself. Due to restrictions, we will not allow day visitors.

If a parent wants to visit/check on their child at the festival. They need to show that they are fully vaccinated and show their EU COVID certificate. Once they have shown that we need someone to escort the parent into the premises and then also out of the premises.

SECURITY

There will be police, nightwalkers and DreamHack Security staff inside the venue, assuring a 24/7 security coverage

SLEEPING HALL FOR WOMEN AND NON-BINARY

We have sectioned off a sleeping area in Hall B for only women and Non-Binary.

SLEEPING HALL

We have a sleeping hall in Hall B if you need to recharge during the LAN. Please be mindful of your peers and keep your mobile devices silent in the sleeping areas.

PACKING LIST

Don’t forget any of the following items:

Your gaming rig: PC, monitor, mouse, keyboard, headphones, and other peripherals. Don’t forget the cables!
Powerstrip extension (with multiple power outlets)
Ethernet cable (about 10m)
Toiletries for hygiene: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer, etc.
Personal medication
Water bottle
Extra comfy clothes

Also good to bring to improve your experience:

Duct tape (solves most problems!)
Pillow & blanket
Computer security lock, cables and padlock to secure your hardware
Multivitamins
Flashlight to find your stuff in the dark
LAN shelf
Ear plugs
Your own gaming chair

Reminder
Don’t forget to take away any loose items if you are leaving your seat.

Things like
Headset
Mouse
Keyboard

activities

music at dreamhack winter

These DJs will be taking the main stage and providing evening entertainment during DreamHack Winter.

Mainstage

Better than streaming and listening through the best headphones. Jump into the crowd and shout for fantastic artists and activities.

Thursday 25th

16:00 Welcome to DreamHack
16:15 Gamepass activity
16:45 Forza horizon – L22
18:15 Stolbyggar tävling
21:00 Music by LOAM

Friday 26th

11:15 PC – speedbuilding
12:40 Lenovo announcement
13:00 1337 – Giveaway
16:45 Rate worst Setup
21:00 Music by DJ Mangoo

Saturday 27th

11:15 PC – speedbuilding
14:15 CS:GO LAN tournament final
21:00 Music by DJ Wahlstedt
22:30 Improv Cosplay
00:00 Music by DJ Altego

Tournaments

It’s time to rally up your friends and sign up for some (or all of) our tournaments. Will your squad be the one that takes home the cash or will you miss the clutch?

Fortnite Solos

Prize pool: 25,000 SEK

Game info

Start date & time:
16:00, Nov 26th

Finals
16:00, Nov 27th

Check-in:
Ends 15:00, Nov 26th @LAN Tournaments booth, Hall D

Prize Pool and distribution:
25.000 SEK

Format:
Solo

League of Legends

Prize pool: 15.000 SEK

Game info

Start date & time:
12:00, Nov 26th

Check-in:
10:00 - 11:45, Nov 26th @LAN Tournaments booth, Hall D

Format:
Double Elimination

Apex Legends

Prize pool: 6.000 SEK

Game info

Start date & time:
17:00, Nov 26th

Check-in:
15:00 - 16:45, Nov 26th @LAN Tournaments booth, Hall D

Format:
Squads

Teamfight Tactics

Prize pool: 2.000 SEK

Game info

Start date & time:
18:00, Nov 26th

Check-in:
16:00 - 17:45, Nov 26th @LAN Tournaments booth, Hall D

Format:
Solo, Swiss

Rocket League 3v3

Prize pool: TBD

game info

Start date & time:
16:00, Nov 26th

Check-in:
14:00 - 15:45, Nov 26th @LAN Tournaments booth, Hall D

Format:
3v3, Double elimination

Valorant

Prize pool: 15.000 SEK

Game info

Start date & time:
12:00, Nov 26th

Check-in:
10:00 - 11:45, Nov 26th @LAN Tournaments booth, Hall D

Format:
Double Elimination