Team Fortress 2 announces Uberfest 2026

Team Fortress 2 Uberfest returns for a third year from September 10 through September 13 in Stuttgart, Germany. KritzKast is organizing the European six-versus-six LAN and adding an in-game medal for remote viewers who watch enough of the live stream.

Team Fortress 2: confirmed details

In-person players, supporters and leading teams receive distinct medals, while the winner takes a physical trophy made by Arkan from a community design by David. Tickets cover both competitors and spectators. The announcement directs remote viewers to KritzKast’s Twitch channel and event Discord for schedule details.

What changes for players

A viewer medal gives the broader TF2 audience a reason to follow a community-run LAN even when travel is impossible. For teams, a four-day gathering provides more room for practice, bracket play and social events than a single online cup. Exact medal eligibility still depends on the broadcast tracking rules.

Timing and wider context

Uberfest is a community event promoted through Valve’s official TF2 announcement channel, not a Valve-operated major. The dates and Stuttgart location are confirmed, while individual match times should be checked closer to the LAN.

The feature list and timing above reflect the developer’s announcement published on August 18, 2026. Future hotfixes can adjust balance or availability, so live values should be checked against the current client.

Source: official announcement. All release dates, named features and numerical values in this report come from that primary source; the analysis is our own.

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