Atlanta, GA
DreamHack Atlanta 2025 brings thousands of gamers, big prize pools, and global competition to Georgia
The Georgia World Congress Center has officially transformed into a gamer’s paradise this weekend as DreamHack Atlanta kicks off its 2025 festival — one of the largest gaming events in the country.
More than 40,000 gamers, fans, and esports enthusiasts are expected to fill the halls for three days of tournaments, interactive exhibits, and nonstop gaming energy. From E-A Sports competitions to Clash of Clans showdowns, DreamHack is drawing players from around the globe — each hoping to level up their skills and, for some, their bank accounts.
Global gamers, local excitement
Among the competitors is Rodrigo Oli, who traveled from Mexico City to take part in the E-A Sports FIFA tournament. After scoring a last-minute goal to advance to the next round, Oli says the stakes couldn’t be higher.
“Tomorrow, we’ll compete for a chance to win and play on the biggest stage,” Oli said. “I want to win the whole thing — it can be life-changing.”
Oli is one of roughly 300 competitive gamers battling for a share of $6.6 million in total prize money this weekend — with games like EA Soccer, EA Football, and Clash of Clans headlining the competition.
Clash of clans championship brings global teams to Atlanta
For 20-year-old Max Dearmey, a junior engineering major at North Carolina State University, the festival is more than just gaming — it’s a global stage.
“We won our first match today,” Dearmey said. “The top eight teams from around the world made it here after a year of qualifiers.”
Winners in the Clash of Clans tournament will take home $60,000 — and for Dearmey, whose family traveled to Atlanta to watch him play, the event is as much about community as it is competition.
Beyond the competition: A gamer’s wonderland
Even for those not competing, DreamHack is a chance to explore everything gaming has to offer — from free-to-play zones and virtual reality experiences to live music and cosplay showcases.
CBS Atlanta’s Leondra Head even jumped in on the fun, testing out a VR headset and saying, “This is beautiful — it’s like a mountain.”
As DreamHack continues through Sunday, organizers say the event celebrates the spirit of gaming — bringing together players of all ages and skill levels to share in the excitement, creativity, and community that define the modern gaming world.
If you go:
📍 Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
📅 When: Through Sunday, Nov. 2
🎟️ Tickets: Available at dreamhack.com/atlanta
ATLANTA – A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday night following a reported security threat that resulted in a passenger being removed from the plane by police.
Southwest flight diverts to Atlanta
What we know:
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 landed safely in Atlanta at approximately 9:06 p.m. after diverting from its original path to Florida. According to a statement from Southwest Airlines, the aircraft was diverted to respond to a “possible security matter.”
The airline confirmed that a specific passenger was removed from the flight by the Atlanta Police Department.
What they’re saying:
Southwest Airlines emphasized their commitment to safety following the disruption.
“Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 landed safely at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Friday evening after diverting to respond to a possible security matter,” a Southwest spokesperson said. “We appreciate the professionalism of our Flight Crew and apologize to our Customers for the delay. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its Customers and Employees.”
What we don’t know:
It remains unclear exactly what the “passenger in question” did or said to trigger the security response.
Officials have not confirmed if any dangerous items were actually found on the aircraft.
Additionally, the current status of the detained passenger and whether they face charges has not yet been released by the Atlanta Police Department.
The Source: Information provided by Southwest Airlines, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Communications Division, and FlightAware.com.
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