A Global Festival of Esports

DreamHack has always been known as one of the biggest stages for esports and gaming culture, and this year’s Atlanta edition looks bigger than ever. From fighting games and mobile titles to football simulations and first-person shooters, the event promises a diverse mix of competitions that appeal to fans of every genre. The action will span three days and feature both professional world finals and open qualifiers, giving aspiring players a chance to prove themselves alongside the world’s best.

Fighting Game Community Takes Center Stage

For fans of fighting games, the SNK World Championship 2025 headlines the weekend with tournaments across four titles and an enormous $4.1 million prize pool. A last-chance qualifier on opening day ensures that anyone can step up and try to earn their spot on the main stage. Adding to the FGC lineup, Riot Games will bring a 2XKO tournament with $5,000 in prize money and a special $2,500 bounty if the winner triumphs as a duo.

Marvel Rivals Makes History

Marvel Rivals is arriving in Atlanta with its biggest event yet, the Ignite Grand Finals. NetEase Games has confirmed a $1 million prize pool, making it the most lucrative competition in the history of Marvel Rivals esports. Playoffs will run across the weekend, setting up one of the most anticipated finales of the year.

Mobile Esports on the Rise

Mobile gaming will have a historic moment at DreamHack Atlanta 2025. The Clash of Clans World Championship Finals will be held in the United States for the very first time, bringing global teams to Atlanta for the crown. Alongside this, the Clash Royale League World Finals will deliver another thrilling showdown between the best mobile strategy players in the world.

EA Sports FC and College Football

With the launch of EA Sports FC 26, DreamHack Atlanta will host two major tournaments. The FC Pro Last Chance Qualifier will see 256 players fight for just four slots in the FC Pro Open Global Qualifier. That Global Qualifier will then decide the 16 competitors who advance to the weekly FC Pro Open. College football fans will also have their moment with the College Football 26 DreamHack Challenge, where 512 players will battle for a share of a $25,000 prize pool.

Rainbow Six Siege and Counter-Strike 2 Return

Rainbow Six Siege fans can look forward to an eight-team invitational within the Freeplay zone, culminating in a $10,000 finale on the Main Stage. Meanwhile, Counter-Strike 2 will take over with DreamHack Knockout, a tournament in collaboration with ESL FACEIT Group. Casual and professional teams alike will compete for $10,000 in prizing and a coveted spot in ESL Pro League Season 23.

Collegiate Esports Spotlight

DreamHack Atlanta 2025 will once again showcase the next generation of competitive talent through the DreamHack Collegiate Invitational. Sixteen teams across Rocket League and VALORANT will compete in the Freeplay arena, further proving that collegiate esports continues to grow as a crucial part of the ecosystem.

Final Thoughts

With millions of dollars on the line, seven world championships, and a wide variety of games, DreamHack Atlanta 2025 promises to be one of the year’s biggest esports festivals. Whether you are a fan of fighting games, shooters, or mobile esports, the Georgia World Congress Center will be buzzing with competition and energy from October 31 to November 2.


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