Red Bull WOLOLO Returns For Its Eighth Edition: ‘Londinium’

 

  • The iconic Age of Empires Tournament, Red Bull Wololo returns for its Eighth volume: ‘Londinium’ from April 1st-6th, 2026
  • The dynamic tournament will feature riveting match-ups across two different Age of Empires (AOE) titles, including Age of Empires II and IV. Players will be fighting for a chance to qualify for the Grand Finals at the stunning Royal Albert Hall in London
  • Last year’s edition of Red Bull Wololo saw Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher, Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio, Themistoklis “TheMista” Bonidis, and Nguyễn “Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng” Đức Bình claim their victory in Spain
  • Fans will be able to get their hands on tickets for the Playoffs and Grand Finals taking place in London this Winter, from December 3rd

The war horns sound once again, as the world’s most epic Age of Empires tournament, Red Bull Wololo, returns for its eighth edition in 2026! Taking place from April 1st–6th, the event will see seasoned veterans and rising stars descend upon London, United Kingdom, to test their strategic mastery across Age of Empires II and IV. Set against the city’s iconic skyline, this year’s event will deliver an unmissable clash of strategy and endurance as players fight for glory in the next edition: Red Bull Wololo: Londinium.

Across six days of fierce competition, Red Bull Wololo: Londinium will take over a series of London’s most iconic landmarks, bringing the battle for empire to the heart of the capital city. The first three days kick off the foundational Group Stage, with days four and five testing players to the limit in the Playoffs. The competition reaches its epic conclusion on the sixth day at the historic Royal Albert Hall, where over 3,000 fans will witness some of the world’s top Age of Empires players clash in the tournament’s thrilling Grand Finals.

Red Bull Wololo: Londinium key dates:

  • Group Stages – April 1st-3rd 2025
  • Playoffs – April 4th-5th 2025
  • Grand Finals – April 6th 2025

In its history, Red Bull Wololo has delivered countless unforgettable moments – from Roberto “TaToH” Jiménez claiming the champion title at Heidelberg Castle in 2022, to Ørjan “TheViper” Larsen narrowly defeating Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger 4:3 in a thrilling grand final in 2021. Last year’s event, Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado, saw four tenacious competitors claim victory across Age of Empires I, II, IV and Age of Mythology, as Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher, Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio, Themistoklis “TheMista” Bonidis, and Nguyễn “Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng” Đức Bình vied for the crowning titles of 2024 in Spain. Now, all eyes turn to see who will seize victory in 2026, and etch their name into Red Bull Wololo history.

Tickets to the Playoffs, and also the Grand Finals of Red Bull Wololo: Londinium will be available to purchase from December 3rd, 2025, and fans across the globe will be able to tune into the action for every stage of the tournament via the Red Bull Gaming Twitch and YouTube channels.

 

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