Dream Con Championship Series 2026
Tournament Information
Location
1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010, USA
Venue
George R. Brown Convention Center
Rated Games
Street Fighter 6
Prize Pool
$13,000+
About This Event
Dream Con Championship Series 2026 returns as the premier competitive gaming crown jewel of Dream Convention. Scheduled from July 10 through July 12, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, this tournament brings high-stakes competitive action to the southern region, drawing elite competitors and convention attendees under one roof.
As a key stop on the Heartland TKO Circuit 2026, the weekend features highly anticipated open brackets for both Street Fighter 6 and Guilty Gear: Strive. Renowned challengers and regional powerhouses will clash in intense double-elimination brackets to claim circuit points and their share of the prize pool.
Massive Multi-Game Arena and Massive Stakes
Boasting over $13,000 in guaranteed prize pools plus entry fees, the Championship Series spans an impressive array of titles across multiple genres. Headlining the fighting game lineup is a major $5,000 tournament for TEKKEN 8, alongside a $1,500 bracket for 2XKO and $1,000 competitions for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. In addition to traditional fighting games, the arena hosts tournaments for Madden 26, NBA 2K26, Rocket League, and the grand finals of the Marvel Rivals circuit.
Registration and Play-to-Earn Badges
Bracket sign-ups are managed online via Start.gg, with registration officially closing on July 8, 2026. All competitors must have a valid Dream Convention 2026 badge to participate. Excitingly, this year introduces the exclusive Play-to-Earn Path, allowing tournament players who purchase a single-day badge to automatically 'earn' their admission for the next day by continuously winning and moving forward within their respective brackets.