DreamHack, part of ESL FACEIT Group, has unveiled its full esports programme for Atlanta 2025, running from 31 October to 2 November at the Georgia World Congress Center. The festival will feature over 10 tournaments and seven world championship titles, with a combined prize pool of $6.6 million – the largest in the event’s history.
The SNK World Championship represents the largest share of the total prize pool, contributing $4.1 million across its circuit. The tournament features four fighting games: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The King of Fighters XV, Samurai Shodown, and Art of Fighting 3. Other major events include the inaugural Marvel Rivals Ignite Grand Finals ($1 million) and the Clash of Clans World Championship Finals ($700,000).
EA Sports’ FC 26 will host the FC Pro Open Last Chance & Global Qualifiers ($152,000), while the CFB26 DreamHack Challenge returns with a $25,000 collegiate football tournament. Additional competitions feature Clash Royale, Rainbow Six Siege, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), and student-focused Rocket League and VALORANT events.
Several tournaments include open brackets, allowing participants to qualify for global circuits. DreamHack Atlanta remains a multi-faceted gaming festival, combining esports with cosplay, indie games, and creator-focused activities.
Participants can register for tournaments and purchase tickets via the DreamHack Atlanta website.
