Dreamhack Winter 2023: An Epic Gaming Festival
Dreamhack Winter 2023, presented by ESL FACEIT Group and partner Elgiganten, is now open at the Elmia Congress Center in Jönköping, Sweden. From today until November 26, 2023 (LAN November 23-26), DreamHack Winter offers an immersive gaming experience and brings the gaming community to life.
Highlights of Day One
Day one of DreamHack Winter included an incredible opening ceremony, live music performances, and thrilling esports tournaments such as the Brawl Stars World Finals and ESL R1. Attendees also got the chance to participate in meet-and-greets, tabletop gaming, cosplaying, and more.
The Spectacular DreamHack Opening Ceremony
On day one, attendees were treated to a breathtaking light show that illuminated the halls of DreamHack Winter, welcoming everyone to the event.
The World Famous LAN Party Begins
DreamHack veterans and newcomers set up their gaming spaces for a weekend of non-stop gaming. The Fortnite Battle Royale Duos LAN tournament also took place, giving participants the chance to win a $10,000 prize pool.
Live Musical Acts Amp Up the Atmosphere
The first day of DreamHack Winter ended with four sensational musical performances, featuring TikTok star Bell, LBSB, WastedPenguinz, and Frontliner. Attendees danced the night away to electrifying beats.
ESL Challenger and Counter-Strike Matches
Eight of the world’s top Counter-Strike teams competed for a share of the $100,000 prize pool and qualification for the next EPT event: ESL Pro League Season 19. Monte and MIBR advanced to the semi-finals, while 3DMAX was eliminated.
The Brawl Stars World Finals
Day one introduced the Brawl Stars World Finals, where teams battled it out for a portion of the impressive $750,000 prize pool. Attendees witnessed incredible performances from Reply Totem and Navi.
ESL R1 Fall Major
The top 24 drivers from the ESL R1 season competed in thrilling races for a spot in the finals. Sebastian “Sebi” Job from G2 topped the leaderboard, securing a place in the finals alongside the other top 10 drivers from the day.
More Exciting Events to Come
DreamHack Winter offers a variety of activities for attendees throughout the weekend. These include the DreamHack Cosplay Championship, the chance to meet content creators like f0rest, and the Retro Arcade Area or Tabletop Arena for a break from the main show floor.
Creators at DreamHack Winter
The Creator Hub at DreamHack Winter features interactive activities with fan-favorite stars. Attendees can play games and interact with creators such as Elajjaz, Kandyland, AnnieFuchsia, NymN, and MissMikkaa.
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