EFG partners with Halo Studios to bring multi-title Halo tournaments to DreamHack Birmingham continuing the Halo competitive journey into the new year.
Following the announcement of Halo Fest 2026 from Halo Studios, we wanted to share details of the upcoming Halo tournament open events now set to launch at DreamHack Birmingham in March 2026
ESL FACEIT GROUP (EFG) is partnering with Halo Studios to create off season activations starting with the DreamHack Open Birmingham featuring Halo.
Following the end of the Halo Championship Series for Halo Infinite, DreamHack will be helping to continue the legacy of the grassroot competitive scene with open bracket tournaments at DreamHack Birmingham in the downtime. The DreamHack Open Birmingham featuring Halo will offer tournaments from a variety of Halo titles across its three day event in March 2026.
DreamHack has a longstanding relationship with Halo Studios and vast experience with Halo having previously held tournaments for Halo Championship Series, Halo 5 and MCC Pro Series.
Tournaments will be designed to support a range of team sizes from 4v4's, 2v2's, and free-for-all's to create something for everyone with 4v4 open series online qualifiers taking place ahead of the event.
A to be announced prize pool awaits victors alongside the unmissable and memorable experience at DreamHack Open Birmingham.
Tahir “Tashi” Hasangjekaj, Director, Competitive Engagement at Halo Studios said: "Halo has been part of DreamHack for nearly a decade now and has always delivered an unforgettable experience for the Halo community. We are thankful for our close partners, many of which have been with Halo esports since the beginning, for investing and supporting the grassroots scene and we are delighted to contribute prize money and player travel as we all celebrate 25 years of this amazing franchise."
Adam Apicella, from ESL FACEIT Group said: “We are very excited to be continuing the legacy of Halo at DreamHack Birmingham next Spring. Halo has a very special place in gaming and esports history and this program of tournaments at DreamHack Birmingham, coupled with the 25th Anniversary of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo Fest will make 2026 an incredibly memorable year for fans.”
Tickets for DreamHack Birmingham are available now. Find out more at dreamhack.com/birmingham.