The highly anticipated NAG BYOC LAN 2025 kicked off on Friday, February 21, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in South Africa, bringing together over 3,000 gamers from across the continent.
The full scope was unknown at first, but as the event progressed, it became clear that this was going to be an epic weekend, said Cameron Smith, a gamer from Cape Town, who attended the event for the third time.
The event featured a wide range of activities, including gaming tournaments, cosplay competitions, and exhibitor stalls showcasing the latest gaming technology. One of the main attractions was the Fortnite tournament, which had a prize pool of R100,000.
The event was organized by NAG, a leading gaming community in South Africa, in partnership with several major gaming brands, including Intel and ASUS. Gaming hardware was a key focus of the event, with many attendees eager to get their hands on the latest equipment. The event also featured a number of gaming-related workshops and panels, covering topics such as game development and esports. According to the organizers, the event was expected to generate over R1 million in revenue, with a significant portion of the proceeds going towards supporting local gaming initiatives.
As the event came to a close on Sunday, February 23, many attendees were already looking forward to next year’s edition.
- The event hosted over 3,000 attendees from across the continent.
- The Fortnite tournament had a prize pool of R100,000.
- The event was organized in partnership with several major gaming brands, including Intel and ASUS.
The NAG BYOC LAN 2025 was not just a gaming event, but also an important platform for the local gaming community to connect and showcase their talent. As noted by NAG’s managing director, Barry Gill, The event is a great opportunity for gamers to come together, compete, and socialize, and we are proud to have been able to host it for another year. What happens next for the local gaming community remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the NAG BYOC LAN 2025 has set the bar high for future gaming events in South Africa.