Games featured at DreamHack tournaments
DreamHack has teamed up with Major League Gaming (MLG) and the Electronic Sports League (ESL) since November 2012 to boost North American and European gaming markets. With a total prize pool of over $300,000 (KSh 41,500,500), you get hundreds of video streams and live commentary to keep you glued to esports live action. Events have been held across Stockholm, Jönköping, Tours, Bucharest, Cluj, Valencia, Seville, London and Leipzig.
Fortnite
Fortnite is an open tournament where you can dive in anytime and climb the leaderboard. It’s one of the best ways to feel the rush of spontaneous competition and maybe team up with a pro player. If you’re into Fortnite gameplay or snatching the latest items from the Fortnite item shop, this one’s for you.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO)
In CS: GO, Swedish squads have ruled DreamHack. Ninjas in Pyjamas have snagged six DreamHack titles, from the Astro Open Valencia 2012 to DreamHack Masters Malmö 2016. Fnatic also bagged six trophies, including DreamHack Tours 2012 & 2015 and DreamHack Summer 2015. Their fierce CS:GO battles are a must-watch if you’re into odds betting.
Dota 2
The DreamLeague (formerly Dota All-Stars) is now the biggest Dota 2 tournament globally. While Asian teams often dominate, European and North American squads still get their shot at top prizes. If you love crafting Dota 2 predictions, this event gives you plenty of data to work with.
StarCraft 2
Since its 2010 release, StarCraft 2 has been a DreamHack staple. Finnish player Naama won the inaugural StarCraft 2 finals at DreamHack Winter 2011, and the game’s been featured in both summer and winter editions, plus DreamHack Open. Watching these epic matchups live is pure poa.
Heroes of the Storm
Heroes of the Storm brings together characters from Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft and Overwatch. It debuted at DreamHack Bucharest 2015 where TeamLiquid claimed the PGL Spring Champions title. Its growing prize pool even saw BeGenius ESC pocket $5,000 (KSh 691,675) at DreamHack Tours 2017.
Other games
Aside from the heavy hitters, you’ll find legends like League of Legends, Super Smash Bros., Smite, Street Fighter V, Heroes of Newerth, Mortal Kombat XL and even Tekken Tag Tournament 2. The variety here keeps every genre fan engaged.
