DreamHack Birmingham 2027 at the NEC: where to stay

DreamHack Birmingham lands at the National Exhibition Centre from April 2 to 4, 2027, bringing the world's largest gaming festival circuit back to the UK. Across three days the NEC hosts a packed programme of esports tournaments, LAN-style freeplay, an arcade area and an expo floor where publishers and hardware brands showcase what's next. Beyond the competition, the festival is built around its community. Creator Hub brings streamers, YouTubers and cosplayers together with fans, while DreamHack Quest turns the venue into a real-life game with XP and rewards. Special guests from esports and voice acting take part in panels, meet and greets and stage shows. The DreamHack Stage runs a continuous schedule spanning cosplay competitions, live music and creator-led programming. Whether you are coming to compete, to cosplay or simply to play, DreamHack Birmingham is designed for long days, short nights and a crowd that shares the same obsession with games.