News :: INTEL® RENEWS AS HEADLINE PARTNER WITH EPIC.LAN FOR REMAINDER OF 2026
EPIC.LAN, the UK’s biggest community LAN party, is delighted to announce that it has renewed its partnership with technology industry leader Intel® Corporation (UK) for the remainder of 2026 demonstrating the commitment from both organisations to grassroots gaming in the UK.
Despite some challenges with UK gaming events over recent years, 2026 has already seen success with events such as Dreamhack in Birmingham and Red Bull’s recent WOLOLO Londinium, and EPIC.LAN is proud to be a part of the steady recovery providing an important entry-level event for community gamers and esports players alike.
2025 marked another standout year for EPIC.LAN’s partnership with Intel, featuring a series of collaborations for Intel Gamer Days, culminating in a VIP experience and top of the range PC Giveaway, supported by Overclockers UK, awarded to one lucky community member.
In additional, Intel recreated the halls of Kettering Leisure Village in a new CS2 map, allowing players to experience the sights and sounds of EPIC.LAN all year round in game. The map was featured in stage content and as part of EPIC45’s Intel Community Championship finals.
These authentic physical and digital activations have allowed the EPIC.LAN community to connect with Intel while gaining a deeper understanding of Intel’s products and values with both organisations committed to continuing that relationship in 2026.
Jon Winkle, Managing Director at EPIC.LAN, said: “We knew Intel couldn’t stay away from EPIC.LAN for long. It’s brilliant to see the team returning to be a part of our events for the rest of 2026 and continuing to demonstrate top of the range technology alongside our other partners as well as forging strong links with our extremely passionate and knowledgeable community. Let’s see who walks away from EPIC48 as the new Intel Community Champion!”
The renewed partnership will once again see Intel headline EPIC.LAN’s remaining flagship events in 2026 at Kettering Leisure Village, promising exciting activations, hands-on Intel technology demonstrations, community tournaments, and prize-packed giveaways. Fans can also look forward to the return of beloved activities like the Intel Community Championship, where gamers of all skill levels can compete in a variety of fun games, earning points to be crowned the ultimate champion.
EPIC48 takes place at Kettering Leisure Village from 16-19 July. Information on the event, as well as tickets for the event can be found at www.epiclan.co.uk.
EPIC.LAN is one of the leading community gaming and esports organisations in the UK, delivering LAN events since 2003. Outside of its in-house events, EPIC.LAN also acts as a specialist technical support agency to a range of brands, events and production partners.
Read more about EPIC.LAN consumer events at www.epiclan.co.uk and business services at www.epiclanservices.co.uk.
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