EPIC LAN

What is EPIC LAN?

EPIC LAN is a gaming event which takes place 3 times a year, with EPIC36 happening from the 7th to the 10th of July 2022 in Kettering, UK. The event will feature a number of tournaments, cosplay competitions, and other activities. It is run by an independent community that offers a wide selection of recreational games and amateur esports competitions. EPIC LAN parties range in size from 32 to 750 participants. EPIC LAN also has their own in-house tournaments for a plethora of competitive games which they host at their events. The next EPIC LAN event is EPIC36, which will take place at the Kettering Conference Centre.

EPIC LAN is a great opportunity for gamers of all levels to come together and compete. There’s always a wide variety of games available to play, so there is something for everyone. EPIC LAN is also a great way to meet new people and make new friends. If you are looking for a gaming event to attend, EPIC LAN is definitely one to consider!

Main Events & Tournament Information

Tournaments

The signup period will close on Thursday 6 July at 16:00 BST so that games can be scheduled in groups after registration closes! Games will start on Friday 7th with initial matches. Sign up here: https://tournaments.epiclan.co.uk/login

More EPIC LAN tournament information can be found on the EPIC LAN website, such as the exact breakdown of the prize pool rewards for 1st – 5th place.

Counter Strike: Global Offensive

• Prize pool: £2,000 – £3,750 (subject to team numbers)
• 32 teams capacity
• Groups to double elimination format
• BYOC ticket required

Valorant

• Prize pool: £1,250 – £3,000 (subject to team numbers)
• 32 teams capacity
• Groups to double elimination format
• BYOC ticket required

StarCraft 2

• Prize pool: £250 – £1,000 (subject to player numbers)
• 32 players capacity
• Groups to double elimination format
• BYOC ticket required

Cosplay

EPIC LAN is a great place to show off your cosplay skills! There will be a cosplay competition taking place over the weekend, with prizes up for grabs. For more information, and to sign up, visit the EPIC LAN website.

Ticket Prices

• Spectator 1 Day Ticket – Come along and watch the action at EPIC36 – Up to 24h – £15.00

• Spectator Full Event – Come along and watch the action all weekend at EPIC36 – £30.00

• BYOC Participant – FAIR ISLE, LAKESIDE & PORTLAND – Bring your own computer to play for fun or compete in esports tournaments in the EPIC36 halls – £78.50

• Bamburgh Full Room – 18 player clan room – Maximum of 1 ticket per person. – £1,413.00

• Longstone Full Room – 24 Player Private Room – Maximum of 1 ticket per person. – £1,884.00

Overview & Programme Summary

A ** next to a Big Game denotes that it will earn points for the Intel Community Championship.  You can also earn points for participating in the Fun Tournaments, some of the challenges and some of the stage content.   

THURSDAY

• 16:00 – Esports Signup Deadline
• 16:00 – Event Opens 
• 16:00 – Catering Opens
• 20:00 – Opening Ceremony
• 21:00 – Catering Closes
• 21:00 – BIG GAME – Super Animal Royale
• 23:00 – BIG GAME – Goose Goose Duck!
• Midnight – Social Games (Jackbox, Kahoot, Gartic Phone)
• 02:00 – Bar Closes

FRIDAY

• 08:00 – Catering Opens (Until 12:00 for Breakfast)
• 11:00 – BIG GAME – Euro Truck Simulator 2 – Money Heist**
• 12:00 – Bar Opens
• 13:00 – FUN TOURNAMENT: Qualifiers for Nintendo Switch Sports**
• 15:00 – FUN TOURNAMENT: Qualifiers for Golf with your Friends**
• 16:00 – BIG GAME – Halo Infinite
• 18:00 – FUN TOURNAMENT FINAL: Nintendo Switch Sports**
• 20:00 – Pub Quiz **
• 21:00 – Catering Closes
• 23:00 – BIG GAME – Fall Guys
• Midnight – Social Games (Jackbox, Kahoot, Gartic Phone)
• 02:00 – Bar Closes

SATURDAY

• 08:00 – Catering Opens (Until 12:00 for Breakfast)
• 11:00 – BIG GAME – Moving Out**
• 12:00 – Bar Opens
• 12:00 – FUN TOURNAMENT: TBC Finals**
• 14:00 – BIG GAME – Mordhau**
• 16:00 – FUN TOURNAMENT: Golf With Your Friends Finals**
• 18:30 – FUN TOURNAMENT: Pistol Whip VR Finals**
• 21:00 – Catering Closes
• 21:00 – Community Party: Summer Beach Party in the Gallery
• 23:00 – BIG GAME – Crab Game
• Midnight – Social Games (Jackbox, Kahoot, Gartic Phone)
• 02:00 – Bar Closes

SUNDAY

• 08:00 – Catering Opens (Until 12:00 for Breakfast)
• 11:00 – BIG GAME – GeoGuesser on the Projector (Lakeside)
• 12:00 – Catering Closes
• 13:00 – BIG GAME – Race Time! Project Cars 2 \ Forza Horizon 5
• 16:00 – Event Closes