DreamHack announces two CS2 LANs – winners to qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23

DreamHack has revealed two BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournaments to take place in late 2025 – DreamHack Knockout Atlanta and DreamHack Knockout Stockholm. Each will feature a prize pool of $10,000.

The competitions in Atlanta and Stockholm will be held from October 31 to November 2 and from November 28 to 30, respectively. The events will be open to everyone. Up to 32 squads will be able to compete at DreamHack Knockout Atlanta, and up to 128 teams will be able to play at DreamHack Knockout Stockholm.

"This is what DreamHack is all about. We're leveling the playing field. Nothing matters except bringing your computer, showing your skill, and rising to fame", – commented on the announcement the vice president of festivals at ESL FACEIT Group.

The winners of each of the aforementioned tournaments will secure a ticket to ESL Pro League Season 23, which kicks off on February 27, 2026.

Origin: x.com