DreamHack Stockholm 2026: Tickets, Esports, Creator Hub and Cosplay
DreamHack returns to Stockholmsmässan on November 27–29 with four esports finals, over $5M in combined prize money, more than 500 creators and Sweden's qualifier for the Extreme Cosplay Gathering. Here is what is on and what it costs.
Dates
Nov 27–29
Venue
Stockholmsmässan
Prize money
$5M+
Creators
500+
Where to buy tickets
Every ticket and add-on is sold through DreamHack Sweden's official Tixr page. The 3-day tiers are already on final-wave pricing, and DreamHack warns that Saturday is selling fast. Kids aged 5 and under get in free with a wristband at the entrance.
| 1 Day — Friday | 419 kr |
| 1 Day — Saturday | 539 kr |
| 1 Day — Sunday | 439 kr |
| 3 Day | 849 kr (final wave 945 kr) |
| 3 Day Kids (6–12) | 549 kr (final wave 599 kr) |
| Premium 3 Day (hoodie, tee, badge, mousepad) | 2,999 kr |
| 3 Day + hololive Meet | 1,048 kr |
| 3 Day + hololive Meet PREMIUM | 1,348 kr |
hololive bundles include seating at the Saturday SUPER KARAOKE PARTY, the group's first European appearance (Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame, Mori Calliope, Nerissa Ravencroft). Meet & Greet slots are limited, and buying an add-on does not improve your odds. A bbno$ concert is ticketed separately.
Esports events
Finals for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (32 players), THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV (32) and SAMURAI SHODOWN (16), with Last Chance Qualifiers on site plus open brackets for ART OF FIGHTING 3 and KOF '98. Entry is $1 per title via start.gg, plus a 3-day pass.
12 teams (3 Chinese Mainland, 3 Pan-Pacific, 2 Americas, 2 EMEA, 1 Korea, 1 Japan) fight for the MandelBrick — the first major offline Delta Force event outside Asia.
16 teams close out the year; Five Fears, King Zero, Luminon, 777RS and Ape Squad are confirmed so far. 900 stand seats, plus Embark Studios meetups and Stockholm-only merch.
The finals run Nov 23–29; the last three days move onto the IGNITE Main Stage in front of a live crowd.
Creator Hub and creator activities
The Creator Hub sits in Hall C, the Community Hall, and is built around a live Stream Studio with three formats:
- Creator 5v5 — two teams of five creators face off in team games.
- Squads — a creator captains a squad of community members against other squads.
- Free-For-All — streamers play solo until one is left standing.
Listed creators include Melviva, MikeRevolt, Lusselive, MaseTheMoose, BobinsSWE, MissMikkaa, sofibear, Pixelette and StubbenGaming. Applications for the Creator Program closed on September 30. Elsewhere, Chat vs Champs puts streamers against pros, Anna Cramling and Nils Grandelius host ChessParty, and voice actors including Jason Spisak, Mela Lee and Pete Capella run meet & greets. If you plan to stream from the floor, our IRL streaming gear guide covers the kit.
Cosplay activities
- Cosplay Catwalk — Friday 18:00–19:30, Community Stage (Hall C). Walk-up, no registration and no self-made costume required.
- ECG Sweden Qualifier — Saturday 18:00–19:30, Victoriahallen. Solo, Duo, Trio and Quad entries are judged on craftsmanship and performance; the winner represents Sweden at the Extreme Cosplay Gathering finals at Japan Expo Paris.
- Cosplay Championship — Sunday 17:30–19:00, DreamHack Stage (Hall A), in Novice, Artisan and Expert tiers.
Judges are Nukleara, Keksballs and Kuroru. Competition sign-ups closed on October 28. Everyone else can use the cosplay lounge in the T-wing, dressing rooms, photo walls and a repair station with glue, tape and safety pins. Real weapons, metal props, fire and full-cover helmets worn while walking are banned; full rules are on the cosplay page.
Everything else
Hall B is the Gaming Playground: an arcade with 50+ free-to-play machines, PC and console freeplay, an indie showcase and a Cyberpunk-style Quest. The expo has 100+ booths, alongside the Artist Alley, a TCG and tabletop Trade Zone, a Chill Zone and, for the first time, a Maid Cafe. The full timetable is on DreamHack's schedule page. For comparison, see the creator lineup DreamHack announced for DreamHack Atlanta 2026.
FAQ
When and where is DreamHack Stockholm 2026?
November 27–29, 2026 at Stockholmsmässan (Mässvägen 1, Älvsjö, Stockholm), across Halls A–C.
Where can I buy DreamHack Stockholm 2026 tickets?
All tickets and add-ons are sold on DreamHack Sweden's official Tixr page. Day tickets cost 419–539 kr, the 3-day pass 849 kr (945 kr in the final wave), and children aged 5 and under get in free.
Which esports events are at DreamHack Stockholm 2026?
SNK World Championship 2026 ($4.2M prize pool), Delta Force Invitational 2026 ($500K), THE FINALS: The Grand Major 2026 and the Marvel Rivals IGNITE Grand Finals. DreamHack quotes over $5M in combined prize money.
What is the Creator Hub at DreamHack Stockholm?
A creator area in Hall C (Community Hall) with a Stream Studio running Creator 5v5 matches, community Squads led by creator captains, and Free-For-All showdowns. Over 500 creators are expected; Creator Program applications closed on September 30.
What cosplay activities are at DreamHack Stockholm 2026?
The Cosplay Championship (Novice, Artisan and Expert tiers), the Extreme Cosplay Gathering Sweden Qualifier, and a walk-up Cosplay Catwalk with no registration. There is also a cosplay lounge, dressing rooms, a repair station and photo spots.