DreamHack is heading to Sweden December 1st through the 4th, and, as always, they’ll have more than a few esports events that spectators will surely enjoy. DreamHack has a long history of crafting some of the biggest and most exciting esports events. Whether you’re a Hearthstone fan, a Super Smash Bros. head, or a Counter-Strike lover, DreamHack always offers something to watch. With several hundred thousand tournaments taking place throughout the weekend, people will be tuning in from all across the world to see what goes down. A lucky few will even get to watch from inside the event hall.
A meta page to find all DreamHack achieved events. DreamHack Summer 2017 DreamHack Winter 2017. Enjoying a little tour of the Dreamhack Atlanta Event 2017 from the weekend of July 21st-23rd presented by Kat Gunn. Check out some of our sponsors booths an. DreamHack Montreal 2017 will feature several international esport tournaments. We heard our fans last year and you want more international events. We will make it happen in 2017. Multiple tournaments will be announce heading to the event, make sure to visit our website from time to time to know everything about DreamHack Montreal 2017. Gen Con Spring Showcase. Join Gen Con and some of your favorite tabletop publishers this March 6-7 for previews of brand-new games on Twitch and online, plus lots more games and featured content on our blog, newsletter, and social media accounts in the weeks leading up to the event.
DreamHack Summer 2017 - Fnatic to face SK Gaming in grand final Fnatic have overcome Immortals 2-1 in the second semi-final, securing a placement in the grand final against SK Gaming. CS:GO 17:25 GosuGamers.
Of course, where there is fanfare, there is esports betting. A diligent member of the esports community may already be aware of the events that are taking place at DreamHack Winter 2017, but this article is for those who aren’t. With seven events lined up throughout the weekend, this article will break down the facts you need to know for each one. I’ll cover everything that we know so far and make some speculations about the events based on recent history. With the event so close, we still don’t know much but at the very least you’ll learn what’s going on and when to log into your favorite esports betting website.
DreamHack Astro Open
Beginning at 11:40 AM CET and running almost straight through until the Grand Final at 5 PM CET on Sunday, this Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament is one of the main events of the weekend. Eight teams have been invited from all over the world to battle for a total prize payout of $100,000. The teams will play Friday and Saturday split into two groups of four. The two teams with the best record will duke it out at 4 PM CET on Saturday to decide who will be the first and second seed. They will then proceed to the semifinals at 12 PM CET Sunday, with the winning teams heading to the Grand Finals.
The following teams are set to appear:
- BIG
- Gambit Esports
- Heroic
- Mousesports
- Natus Vincere
- Team EnVyUs
- North Academy
- Rise Nation
Having just one their qualifiers, North Academy and Rise Nation are certainly aimed for the finals. That said, these matches all look like they’ll be close. DreamHack has put together a group of teams that are all accomplished and competition will be fierce. Clear favorites may emerge Friday, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Dream League Season 8 Finals
Little is finalized about this tournament, but that doesn’t change the fact that it will be an exciting conclusion to DreamHack’s Dota 2 League. We know that there will be a total of over a million dollars on the line, however, DreamHack has not announced exactly when the tournament will be taking place. Additionally, the tournament’s format is not finalized either. Currently, DreamHack is favoring a double elimination, best of three format.
Only four teams have been confirmed for the event so to pick winners now would be silly. With each team having gone through so much to get here, this tournament will likely look like the ASTRO Open. Close matches make for exciting games but no safe bets.
Quake Championships Invitational
Putting $350,000 on the line, DreamHack has paired with Bethesda to add an event for their most recent breakthrough game to the roster. Taking place alongside the DreamHack Astro Open, this event will begin at 10 AM CET on Friday and the final will take place at 5:15 PM CET on Sunday. 24 players in total will compete. 8 of these will be invited, with another 16 qualifying through online play. Another team event will take place alongside the duel tournament, though information about this is less available. While all places are not locked in, reigning champion Raisy has been invited back. It will be exciting to see if he can retain or if he will be gunned down by a hungry newcomer.
H1Z1 Elite Series
Dreamhack Events 2017 Calendar
Like the Quake Championships, this event will have a duel league and a team league. A grand total of $150,000 will be on the line. Qualifiers will take place at 12 PM – 3 PM CET for single players and 5 PM – 8 PM CET for teams on both Friday and Saturday. Finals will then occur at 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM for single players and 3 PM – 6 PM CET for teams. Unfortunately, we have no player information at this time, so I can’t help you there.
DreamHack Hearthstone Grand Prix
$25,000 is on the line for 200+ players in this entry of the DreamHack Hearthstone Grand Prix series. While I can’t say for certain who will be there, I can say that this will be an exciting tournament for viewers. With the meta having finally settled down from the most recent set release, players will be relying on skill more than deckbuilding to take the win. Tournaments like this are always great for spectators as they tend to be packed with tense moments and great plays.
The tournament will be taking place on the following schedule (all times are in CET):
Friday, December 1st
- 11:00 Pre-show
- 13:00 Round 2
- 14:45 Round 3
- 16:15 Round 4
- 18:00 Round 5
- 19:45 Round 6
Saturday, December 2nd
- 11:00 Pre-show
- 11:15 Round 7
- 13:15 Round 8
- 15:00 Round 9
- 16:45 RO16 – 1+2
- 18:15 RO16 – 3+4
- 19:45 RO16 – 5+6
- 21:15 RO16 – 7+8
Sunday December 3rd
- 12:00 Pre-show
- 12:15 RO8 – 1
- 13:45 RO8 – 2
- 15:15 RO8 – 3
- 16:45 RO8 – 4
- 18:15 RO4 – 1
- 19:45 RO4 – 2
- 21:15 GRAND FINAL
DreamHack Smash Championship
An open event, the DreamHack Smash Championship is putting $10,000 on the line for anybody who feels up to the challenge. More casual than other tournaments that are taking place, the DreamHack Smash Championship will surely have its fair share of exciting moments. No schedule has been set for the tournament yet and no player information is available due to the nature of an open event.
Nordic Championship
With three games and 300,000 Swedish krona on the line, this event will bring together the best players from the Nordic region to compete in several events. Player information is being finalized now and you can get updates from the Nordic Championship website. DreamHack will be hosting the Grand Finals, though there is no current information on when those will take place at the event.
Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.Gamers to Help Adults Fighting Cancer
The upcoming DreamHack Austin is truly a dream for many passionate gamers. Thanks to 1UpOnCancer, it’ll also be a chance to help adults fighting cancer. From April 28-30, gamers will be able to stop by booth #710 and give generously to help others continue to hold onto their own dreams.
1UpOnCancer is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide financial assistance for adults fighting cancer. Founded in 2015 after Nintendo’s president and CEO Satoru Iwata passed away from cancer, the group is largely comprised of gamers and focuses upon the gaming community.
Thanks to the generosity of DXRacer, gamers who stop by the 1UpOnCancer booth will be able to enter the silent auction for a DX Racer gaming chair and WebAround. Unlike most conventional chairs, this model has a higher backrest to support your entire spinal column. There’s also a headrest pillow, conventional tilt mechanism and strong mesh material, all contributing to a better gaming experience. The winner will also receive a 56” The Big Shot Green Screen Webaround, allowing gamers using webcams to control their backdrop. The portable screen will fit most regular chairs as well.
Considered the world’s largest digital festival, DreamHack includes esports, PC LAN parties, console, tabletop, cosplay, gaming, hackathons and questing, as well as live music. DreamHack Austin will feature performances by Magic Sword, Mega Ran and Grimecraft on Friday, and Varien, Mr FijiWiji and Fractal on Saturday.
Dreamhack Register East
Attendees will also be able to choose from a wide variety of interactive panels over the three-day festival, including “Breaking into an Esports Career: How to Thrive in Your Dream Job”; “Japanese Street Fashion Q & A”; “Podcasting 101”; and “Women in Geek Girl Media”.
Dreamhack Website
DreamHack Austin 2017 will be held at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St. in Austin. For more information, visit austin.dreamhack.com/17 or www.1uponcancer.org.