DreamHack Dallas and IEM Dallas Coming Back in 2025

Richard Janvrin
By: Richard Janvrin
12/05/2024
Esports
DreamHack Dallas and IEM Dallas Coming Back in 2025
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Key Takeaways

  • DreamHack Dallas and IEM Dallas will return to the city in 2025
  • It’ll be at the Key Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center
  • At the 2024 event, they drew 55,000 attendees

According to ESL FACEIT Group, DreamHack Dallas and IEM Dallas will return to Dallas, Texas in 2025. 

The event will occur at the Key Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center from May 23 to 25. 

In other Texas news, the Lt. Gov., Dan Patrick, casted doubt on casino legislation for 2025.

Looking Back At Last Year’s Event

According to a press release, the 2024 DreamHack Dallas event drew over 55,000 attendees from all 50 states and 58 counties. This was the largest festival for them to date. 

The tournament had esports tournaments, LAN parties, cosplay events, and more. 

Now, applications for content creators to attend are open. 

Updates on IEM Dallas

IEM Dallas will have 16 Counter-Strike teams competing across six days, but the prize pool money hasn’t been disclosed yet. This tournament’s Group Stage will begin on May 19, and the playoffs will start on May 23. 

Updates on ESL FACEIT Group 

DreamHack is among the biggest brands under the ESL FACEIT Group. In June, the festival extended and expanded a partnership with Tele2, a Swedish telecommunication company, that had already been in place. 

The DreamHack Indian event is among the country's biggest. During that event, there were Snapdragon Pro Series, Call of Duty mobile, BGMI, and Valorant competitions. 

ESL FACEIT Group considers North America to remain a major market. In November, it selected North Carolina to be the site of a Dota 2 event in 2025. This is the first ESL One event to happen in America in six years. 

Richard Janvrin, a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in English/Journalism, has been a professional writer since 2015. Specializing in sports, sports betting, and online casinos, Richard began his casino writing journey following the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018. Since then, he has crafted various casino-related content, including how-to guides, online casino reviews, bonus/promotion overviews, and breaking news. Richard is dedicated to delivering the most current and precise news in the online casino industry.