DreamHack Dallas 2024 Sets New Global Attendance Record, Becomes Brand’s Biggest Convention
Texas-sized gaming convention from Sweden based Dreamhack.
DALLAS, TX—DreamHack has set a new milestone, emerging as the most attended and expansive Dreamhack event in its history, outpacing Dreamhack Summer (Stockholm, 32,000 attendees) and Dreamhack San Diego (41,000 attendees). Spanning from May 31 to June 2, 2024, the convention captivated over 55,000 attendees, solidifying its position as a premier gaming and esports gathering. Held at the largest convention center in Texas, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, with over 500 esports competitors and creators participating in the convention.
As part of the global DreamHack series, the Dallas edition delivered an immersive experience packed with gaming, cosplay, tournaments, and entertainment, drawing thousands of enthusiasts from around the globe to the heart of Texas.
“DreamHack Dallas proved that everything truly is bigger in Texas, from our attendance to our prize pools, expo floor, and programming,” said Guy Blomberg, Event Director, DreamHack Festivals, Americas. “After setting DreamHack North American records in Dallas last year, we’ve done so again, and we’re thrilled with the continued support of this community and our fans around the world.”
-ESL FACEIT
The headliner tournament for Dreamhack Dallas is ESL’s Intel Extreme Masters international tournament for Counter-Strike 2. The arena was sold out, and there was an electric buzz in the air from the fans’ cheering. Dreamhack Dallas saw a historic victory by G2 Esports, featuring its newest member, North American-based Stewie2K.
At the core of DreamHack Dallas 2024 are its high-stakes esports tournaments. Dreamhack Dallas hosted dozens of tournaments including CS2 IEM, Overwatch, Starcraft 2, and TEKKEN 8 to name a few, Dreamhack Dallas paid out a combined total of more than $1.2 million in prize money.
There are stages set at every corner of the huge event hall, with hundreds of passionate viewers eagerly watching the matches of their favorite competitors battling it out in their favorite game. The Starcraft 2 ESL Masters played intense matches, with a mixture of Protoss and Zerg victories.
In addition to video games, Dreamhack Dallas hosted one of the state’s largest Magic the Gathering card game meetups. Thousands of players can be seen sitting at long desks, competing in various tournament formats, including the U.S Regional Championship.
Ultimately, DreamHack Dallas 2024 was an unforgettable experience. It was a nice blend of thrills, watching competitive international tournaments live, and the casual, friendly atmosphere of playing games with friends. As the event concluded, excitement lingered among fans and participants as they exited the arena. Whether one was a professional esports athlete, a casual gamer, or someone with a passion for games, DreamHack Dallas 2024 was an event not to be missed.
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