DreamHack confirmed it will discontinue its iconic Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) LAN areas at all future festivals, ending a tradition that dates back to the event’s founding in 1994. The decision follows a consistent downturn in participants bringing their own gaming setups, with BYOC attendees representing less than 10% of total ticket holders globally in 2025.
The BYOC experience allowed attendees to bring their personal gaming rigs for 24-hour gaming sessions, compete in tournaments across titles like Call of Duty, Fall Guys and VALORANT, and participate in large-scale community gatherings centered around PC gaming.
