Level Up LUND! — Lund's annual esports, gaming and digital culture festival, is officially returning on 20–22 March 2026 at Sparbanken Skåne Arena.

A renewed focus for 2026

The 2026 edition will place an even stronger spotlight on gymnasium students and their journey toward higher education and careers.

This includes:

• An expanded career fair designed specifically for gymnasiums

• Opportunities for companies, universities and higher education programs to meet students

• Panels and talks built around the questions young people have when planning their future

• Experiences that show how gaming develops valuable skills applicable far beyond the screen
  
  

We hope to welcome gymnasium schools from across Sweden and inspire both young and old through interactive activities, learning opportunities and meaningful conversations. More updates will follow as we confirm the right partners for these initiatives.

“I am truly grateful for everyone who helped shape Level Up LUND! into what it is today,” says Ahmed “Kinx” Elsayed, Co-Founder and Event Director. “The biggest difference this time is our deeper focus on gymnasiums and building strong bridges between students, companies, universities and higher education. We want to give young people a creative and welcoming environment to explore their future and understand how gaming builds real skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving.”

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The return of the CS2 Tier-2 VRS Tournament

We are also proud to bring back the CS2 Tier-2 VRS tournament.

The Counter-Strike community came together in such a positive and supportive way during the first edition, creating a unique atmosphere that made Level Up LUND! truly special. We are extremely grateful for this and are excited to deliver another memorable tournament in 2026.

Photo by Simon Aatig

About Level Up LUND!

Last but not least, we want to express our deepest gratitude.
Level Up LUND! would not be possible without the incredible support we received during the first edition. To our partners, suppliers, advisors, crew, volunteers and every participant who believed in the project from the start — thank you. Your commitment transformed the event into something unforgettable, and it is because of you that we are proud to bring it back in 2026.

We want to give a special thank you to the Heja Lund initiative and all companies involved in it, whose belief in our vision helped make this event a reality once again. Their continued support plays a key role in bringing the community together around esports and gaming in Lund.

We also extend a special thanks to Sparbanken Skåne for showing early support and sponsoring the event from the very beginning of this iteration. Their trust means a lot to us and is vital in enabling the festival to grow.

Presskontakt

Ahmed “Kinx” Elsayed
Event Director, Level Up LUND!
info@lundesports.com
www.lundesports.com