DreamHack
DreamHack is an ESL Gaming brand specializing in esports tournaments and other gaming conventions. It is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records and Twin Galaxies as being the world's largest LAN party and computer festival with the world's fastest Internet connection and the most generated traffic. It usually holds its events in Western Europe and North America and more recently Australia.
General Details
| Start Time: | Fri, Apr 28 2023 @ 10:00am |
| End Time: | Sun, Apr 30 2023 @ 4:00pm |
What do need to bring?
Desktop PC, Laptop or Console
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse and Mousepad
Power and video cables
Headphones
Ethernet Card or LAN Port
Extra money for food and drinks
Speakers
Second or large monitors (beyond 34")
Monitor stands that attach to tables
Printers, scanners and other unnecessary accessories
UPS equipment (not compatible with our setup)
Kettles, Fridges etc... (these are provided)
Network cables (these are provided)
Wireless Access Points (not compatible with network)
Alcohol and any other non-prescription drugs
Weapons of any kind
A bad attitude
Event FAQ
Can I bring my console device?
Yes. We try to schedule tournaments that allow cross-play, however, you may not be able to participant in the PC based competitions.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes - the Wi-Fi will be available, however, is not ideal for playing games, we HIGHLY recommend using a wired connection if possible.
How do I participate in competitions?
Competitions are open to all attendees depending on ticket type, please listen to announcements on the day for specific instructions. Some competitions are open for registrations prior to the event.
If you have any questions or are looking for a team please don’t hesitate to ask us on discord or an Event Coordinator on the day, we want everyone to be able to participate!
Why aren’t you running my favourite game as a tournament?
LAN-slide determines the schedule based on demand. Unfortunately LAN-slide can’t accommodate every popular game as a competition due to sponsorship and team capacity.
We can help facilitate these games by assisting with connecting other players and/or setting up servers, please speak to an Event Coordinator.
Where is DreamHack located?
Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) is located near Richmond Train Station. This makes it easy to travel to via Public Transport via Train or Tram.
For more information on how to get to M&OP, visit their website here.