DreamHack Leipzig builds a huge fan base

“DreamHack Leipzig has once more excelled itself, with a definite increase in visitor numbers this year. The even bigger and more diverse offering this year was hugely popular with gamers from across Europe. Together with the community, the dream team comprising Leipziger Messe, Schenker Technologies and DreamHack AB is already hugely looking forward to the next DreamHack Leipzig”, explains Markus Geisenberger, Managing Director of Leipziger Messe.

Thrilled visitors from around the world

The concept for DreamHack Leipzig 2018, which comprised high-class e-sports tournaments, enthusiastic exhibitors and Germany’s biggest LAN party, was a huge hit, as a glance at the visitor survey reveals. 94 per cent want to visit the festival again next year and are intending to recommend it to friends and acquaintances. One in four visitors travelled more than 300 km to be part of DreamHack Leipzig. In total, there were gamers from 21 different countries in attendance, with nearly half of them exclusively visiting DreamHack Leipzig.

Variety as the star of DreamHack Leipzig

This year’s DreamExpo grew from 31 to 43 exhibitors, partners and sponsors. Exhibitors from the previous years increased the size of their stands in order to present an even more exciting offering to the thousands of interested gamers. The e-sports area at DreamHack Leipzig incorporated all platforms – from PC and consoles through to smartphones. Around 230,000 US dollars in prize money was awarded across six different e-sports tournaments. Germany’s biggest LAN party was even bigger this year than the last edition. From Friday to Sunday, more than 1,700 participants filled the site in order to play with and against one another.

The next DreamHack Leipzig will take place from 15 to 17 February 2019.