BIRMINGHAM

NEC, BIRMINGHAM, UK

March 27 – 29, 2026

Esports Expo Freeplay Artist Alley Cosplay Music Expo Creators Competiton Gaming

WHAT TO EXPECT?

ESL ONE

Watch Tier 1 Dota live

Are you ready to join us for Europe’s biggest celebration of DOTA 2 with one of the loudest and most excited crowds?

CDL Major II

Call of Duty is heading back to the UK with CDL Major II, as part of DreamHack Birmginham.

EXPO

A sprawling expo area

Where brands, exhibitors, and partners show off the latest gear, wildest ideas, and the next big thing in gaming culture.

Halo

Suit up Chief

Halo is heading DreamHack Birmingham. Stay tuned for more details and prize pool!

Creator hub

Create Louder. Together.

Creator Hub is the place to be for creators at DreamHack, a place where creators, fans and partners come together in one place!

Cosplay

Your go-to for cosplay

Cosplay is for everyone at DreamHack. Suit up if you want, cheer from the crowd if you don’t, and dive into workshops that spark your creativity.

ESPORTS

More, more more!

ESL One won’t be the only esports to expect for the festival. We’ll be letting you know soon enough what they are 👀

Special Guests

Who will they be?

We’ll be bringing big names to Birmingham to do activities live on-site. We’ll reveal some of them Soon™️

Artist Alley

DreamHack’s Artist Alley

The DreamHack Artist Alley offers a variety of comic, pop, cosplay, original work, and pure creativity from artists.

Indie PLAYGROUND

Dive into the Indies!

Part of that is discovering new amazing games and celebrating the creative work that pushes the industry forward.

Freeplay

Tons of games to play for free!

Leave your setup at home, we’ve got you covered! The Freeplay area is packed with PCs and consoles ready for you to game, compete, and just have fun.

quest

Hunt for loot! 🎁

DreamHack Quest turns the festival into a real-life video game adventure. Search and complete quests for unique merch and loot.

MAIN STAGE

All the chaos and craziness!

The Main Stage at DreamHack is the epicenter of fun and excitement! From cosplay to interactive creator led programming and fun games. It’s non-stop entertainment, all weekend long.

ESL ONE BIRMINGHAM

ARE YOU READY TO WATCH DOTA2?

ARE YOU READY?

ESL One will be held live in Birmingham, alongside DreamHack. Watch the world’s best teams compete to see who will be this year’s champion!

Play louder. together.

DreamHack is the ultimate fusion of digital delight and sleep-deprived excitement for all things gaming and all those who love gaming!

Picture this: a magical realm where gamers from all walks of life unite under one gigantic roof, armed with their trusty keyboards and fueled by an insatiable passion for pixels. The glow of screens paints the air with a neon aura allowing you to experience, conquer, and share with newfound friends.

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