{"id":11513,"date":"2026-05-14T14:09:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/11513\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:09:07","slug":"twitchcon-europe-2026-returns-to-rotterdam-with-minecraft-twitch-rivals-and-huge-creator-meetups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/11513\/","title":{"rendered":"TWITCHCON EUROPE 2026 RETURNS TO ROTTERDAM WITH MINECRAFT, TWITCH RIVALS AND HUGE CREATOR MEETUPS!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"515\">The countdown is officially on for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitchcon.com\/rotterdam-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TwitchCon Europe 2026<\/a> as the world\u2019s biggest live-streaming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/twitch\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">community<\/a> event heads back to Rotterdam from 30\u201331 May 2026. Taking over the iconic Rotterdam Ahoy, this year\u2019s event promises two days packed with gaming, creator culture, live entertainment, esports tournaments, interactive workshops and fan meetups.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"702\">Fans of streaming, gaming and online communities will get the chance to meet their favourite creators, experience major gaming activations and connect with thousands of fellow fans IRL.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"836\">For tickets and the full event schedule, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitchcon.com\/rotterdam-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TwitchCon Europe.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Minecraft Leads the Sponsor Lineup at TwitchCon Europe 2026<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1193\">One of the biggest highlights this year is <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minecraft.net\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1006\">Minecraft<\/a> joining as the event\u2019s Presenting Sponsor. Attendees can expect exclusive reveals, creator appearances, community events and interactive experiences inside the dedicated Minecraft Arena.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1598\">Fans will also be able to explore activations from major gaming and creator brands including <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seaofthieves.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1357\">Sea of Thieves<\/a>, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logitechg.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1421\">Logitech G<\/a>, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/streamlabs.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1482\">Streamlabs<\/a>, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wargaming.net\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1541\">Wargaming<\/a> and <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/xsolla.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1597\">Xsolla<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1823\">The new Delulu Stream booth is also expected to be a fan-favourite, allowing visitors to transform themselves into anime characters, creatures or entirely new personas live on stream through the platform\u2019s Twitch extension.<\/p>\n<p>Sea of Thieves, VRChat and League of Legends Meetups Confirmed<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2049\">Community MeetUps Presented by Xsolla are once again a huge part of the TwitchCon experience, bringing together fans from across gaming and internet culture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2097\">Some of the biggest meetups announced include:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2792\">Fans attending the Sea of Thieves meetup will even get the chance to connect with members of the Rare creator team and pick up exclusive merchandise during the event.<\/p>\n<p>Twitch Rivals and PUBG Finals Headline Competitive Gaming Action<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2995\">Competitive gaming will once again take centre stage at TwitchCon Europe 2026 with a packed esports schedule throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3285\">The <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rivals.twitch.tv\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3066\">Twitch Rivals<\/a> stage will host the return of fan-favourite Minecraft event \u201cMC Championship: Project G.L.O.P.\u201d alongside a high-energy League of Legends ARAM tournament and the GeoGuessr World Championship Wild Card Qualifier finale.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3462\">Meanwhile, the LAN Presented by Ascension will host the PUBG: Battlegrounds Ascension Grand Final, where 30 European duos will compete live on stage for a \u20ac100,000 prize pool.<\/p>\n<p>Interactive Workshops, Creator Camp and Live Entertainment<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3683\">Beyond gaming tournaments, TwitchCon Europe 2026 is also bringing a wide range of workshops and live stage programming designed for creators and fans alike.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3714\">Attendees can participate in:<\/p>\n<p>A <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roblox.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3774\">Roblox<\/a> crafting session with creators<br \/>\nDead by Daylight SFX makeup workshops<br \/>\nDelulu Stream avatar-building tutorials<br \/>\nCreator Camp educational sessions focused on streaming growth, monetisation and brand partnerships<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4236\">The Glitch Theatre will also return with audience-led entertainment, including the interactive \u201cCrowd Control\u201d game show featuring creators JellyYT and Crainer, plus a large-scale drag showcase featuring loogabarooga, MargeMellow and ReneeDeLait.<\/p>\n<p>Why TwitchCon Europe 2026 Is Set to Be Bigger Than Ever<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4465\">TwitchCon has become one of the biggest annual celebrations of internet culture, bringing together streamers, gaming fans, creators, artists and brands under one roof.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4652\">From trying upcoming games and discovering fan art to meeting favourite streamers in person, the event continues to blur the lines between online communities and real-world experiences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"4825\">Visitors will also have access to the Artist Alley, creator networking spaces and the latest streaming tech at the Streamer Station Presented by Logitech G and Streamlabs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4999\">For those wanting to stay ahead of gaming, streaming and creator culture trends, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/twitch\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TwitchCon Europe 2026<\/a> looks set to be one of the standout entertainment events of the year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5151\">You can purchase tickets and learn more via <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5150\">the <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitchcon.com\/rotterdam-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official TwitchCon Europe website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; The countdown is officially on for TwitchCon Europe 2026 as the world\u2019s biggest live-streaming community event 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