The war horns are sounding once again — Red Bull Wololo, the world’s most legendary Age of Empires tournament, is returning for its eighth edition in 2026. From April 1st to 6th, the iconic strategy showdown will bring elite players and rising stars to London, for an all-out clash of tactics and endurance in Red Bull Wololo: Londinium.
The Battle for Empire Comes to London
Over six days, competitors will face off across Age of Empires II and Age of Empires IV, transforming some of London’s most iconic landmarks into battlegrounds of strategy.
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Group Stages: April 1st–3rd, 2026
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Playoffs: April 4th–5th, 2026
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Grand Finals: April 6th, 2026 — at the Royal Albert Hall
For the first time, over 3,000 fans will witness the Grand Finals live in one of London’s most historic venues. Expect mind-blowing strategies, tense showdowns, and moments that will go down in Age of Empires history.
A Legacy of Legendary Battles
Since its inception, Red Bull Wololo has been a stage for unforgettable esports moments. From Roberto “TaToH” Jiménez’s triumphant victory at Heidelberg Castle in 2022, to Ørjan “TheViper” Larsen’s nail-biting 4:3 win over Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger in 2021, each edition has pushed the limits of competitive play.
In 2024’s Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado in Spain, champions like Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher, Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio, Themistoklis “TheMista” Bonidis, and Nguyễn “Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng” Đức Bình took home the crown across Age of Empires I, II, IV, and Age of Mythology.
Now, all eyes turn to London — who will claim glory in 2026 and carve their name into Red Bull Wololo history?
How to Watch and Get Tickets
Tickets for the Playoffs and Grand Finals of Red Bull Wololo: Londinium go on sale December 3rd, 2025, and are expected to sell out fast.
Fans worldwide can also catch every moment of the action live via the Red Bull Gaming Twitch and Red Bull Gaming YouTube channels.
