Red Bull Wololo: Londinium is officially sold out and ready to make esports history. Running from April 1–6, 2026, this eighth edition of the world’s most iconic Age of Empires tournament brings top-tier competitive strategy gaming to the heart of London.
For the first time ever, the Grand Final will take place at the legendary Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by a 60-piece live orchestra performing the Age of Empires soundtrack – marking a global esports first.
The Best Players Compete for Glory and $250,000
This year’s tournament features the elite of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV. Leading competitors include Hera, TheViper, and Tatoh, alongside a full roster of qualified challengers, all battling for a combined $250,000 prize pool.
Red Bull Wololo: Londinium introduces brand-new maps designed specifically for the tournament. After the event, these maps will be available in-game, giving players worldwide a chance to strategize on the same battlegrounds as the pros.
Event Schedule: From Group Stages to the Grand Final
Group Stages (April 1–3) – Broadcast via livestream only:
- 13:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Series #1 [Best of Five]
- 15:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Series #2 [Best of Five]
- 17:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Series #3 [Best of Five]
- 19:00 UTC – Age of Empires II, Series #4 [Best of Five]
Playoffs (April 4–5) – Odeon Luxe Cinema, Leicester Square:
- April 4, 13:30 UTC – Age of Empires IV Semifinals #1 [Best of Five]
- April 4, 15:30 & 17:30 UTC – Age of Empires II Round of Six [Best of Seven]
- April 5, 13:30 UTC – Age of Empires IV Semifinal #2 [Best of Five]
- April 5, 15:30 & 17:30 UTC – Age of Empires II Semifinals [Best of Seven]
Grand Final (April 6) – Royal Albert Hall:
- 14:30 UTC – Age of Empires IV Grand Final [Best of Five]
- 17:00 UTC – Age of Empires II Grand Final [Best of Nine]
Meet the Casters, Co-Streamers, and Players
Co-Streamer Hosts: Nacho and Mario Ovalle (ES), Maxim and Maurice (DE)
Casters: Benjamin “DeMu” James Baker (UK), Daniel “Memb” Molina (ES), Dave “Dave” Burchett (CA), Frank “Winstons Waffles” Noah (US), Riley “Rlyknight” Knight (AU), Salome “Soe” Gschwind-Repp (CH), Sven “Nili” Reichardt (DE), Tristan “T90Offcial” Berry (US)
Top Players – Age of Empires II: Dimitry “Vinchester” Smirnov (RU), Gan “MrYo” Yangfan (CN), Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher (CA), Hernan “Heartt” Boluarte (PE), Huy “ACCM” Hoang (VN), Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger (AT), Morten “MbL” Beite Levernes (NO), Sebastian “Sebastian” Gastelmendi (UY)
Top Players – Age of Empires IV: Alexis “MarineLord” Eusebio (FR), Daniel “Wam01” Svoboda (CA), Juan “Vortix” Moreno Duran (ES), Vladislav “Anotand” Minutko (BY)
Watch Red Bull Wololo Live
Tickets for the Playoffs and Grand Final have completely sold out, but fans can watch all stages live online:
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Red Bull Wololo: Londinium promises a week of intense strategy, epic battles, and historic esports moments – cementing London as the new capital of Age of Empires excellence.
