Organizers of the esports festival DreamHack have announced the closure of its BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) zone, marking the end of one of the event’s most recognizable traditions.
The decision was driven by a sharp decline in interest in the format. In 2025, attendees who brought their own computers accounted for less than 10% of total ticket sales worldwide.
According to organizers, although gaming culture remains strong, the ways people participate in festivals have changed significantly over the past decade. They also noted that the technical requirements and logistical demands of supporting large-scale BYOC infrastructure have become increasingly complex and resource-intensive.
Despite the discontinuation of the traditional LAN-style BYOC format, the organizers emphasized that the festival’s history and future continue to evolve in new directions.
What is BYOC?
BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) is a popular esports tournament format in which participants are required to bring their own PCs, monitors, and peripherals to a LAN event. Organizers typically provide only workstations, power outlets, and network access, allowing such tournaments to scale to thousands of participants simultaneously.
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