LANdemonium is coming to the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London this weekend, on Saturday September 23rd 2023.
It’s a Rocket League event put on by the ERSC (comprising two of Europe’s largest community leagues: ERS and RSC EU), acting as its first official large-scale in-person competitive gaming event since forming five years ago.
LANdemonium offers a chance for esports enthusiasts aged 16 and above to come together, compete and celebrate their passion.
Participants can expect an array of tournaments and experiences throughout the event such as VR and AR activations provided by Badass Studios, plus three giveaways by merch partner Gamers Apparel.
LANdemonium key info: prize pool, schedule and more
This event’s prize pool of £390 is sponsored by Hunt, which the RSC has worked closely with on prior events in recent times. They contributed toward the RSC LAN during the RLCS in London in 2022 and also have provided RSC with eight £50 monthly tournaments and other giveaways.
LANdemonium is free to attend and enter, with donations taken for mental health charity Mind. It opens at 10am BST, with the draft at 11am, group stage from midday and knockout stage from 9pm.
RSC and ERS said that Red Bull’s commitment to supporting the gaming community aligns with their missions.
“The ERS and RSC communities have grown immensely over the years, and this LAN event is a celebration of our collective passion for gaming,” said Roland Mulczet, spokesperson for ERS.
“It’s not just about competition; it’s about meeting with friends and fellow gamers, sharing experiences and creating memories that will last a lifetime.”
Roland Mulczet, ERS
“We are thrilled to partner with the Red Bull Gaming Sphere for this landmark event,” added Adam Binns, spokesperson for RSC. “Red Bull’s dedication to esports and gaming is well-known, and their involvement will undoubtedly enhance the experience for our participants and spectators.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better location than the Red Bull Gaming Sphere. It’s a hub for gaming innovation and excellence, and it embodies the spirit of competition and camaraderie that we want to foster at this LAN event.”
Rocket Soccar Confederation EU (RSC EU) was formed in 2019 based on the NA counterpart after permission to develop an EU league under the RSC umbrella and, just like the Euro Rocket Series (ERS), it’s a competitive 3v3 league for Rocket League.
ERSC has a combined membership exceeding 8,000 Discord members and over 1,500 players. RSC EU is a draft league, whereas ERS (founded in 2018) is a league for premade teams.
RSC and ERS have also hosted Rocket League tournaments at Insomnia Gaming Festivals in the UK
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
