Hanwha Life Esports is set to kick off the 2026 season with a fan appreciation event titled '2026 HLE FAN FEST with Monster Energy'.

In a bid to show proper gratitude for the fans' unwavering support, the team has tripled the capacity from last year to 2,500 seats. The event will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Hall 5A of KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do.

The entire first-team roster will be in attendance, including Head Coach 'Homme' Yoon Sung-young, coaches 'Mowgli' Lee Jae-ha and 'Shin' Yeon Hyeong-mo, as well as players 'Zeus' Choi Woo-je, 'Kanavi' Seo Jin-hyeok, 'Zeka' Kim Geon-woo, 'Gumayusi' Lee Min-hyeong, and 'Delight' Yoo Hwan-joong. The event will be hosted by LCK official interviewer Bae Hye-ji.

Before the main festivities begin at 11:00 AM, a variety of pre-event programmes will keep the crowd entertained. ▲The 'HLE X Orange Match Game Qualifier' offers a rare chance to team up with the pros, while fans can show their devotion at the 'HLE Cheerful Drawing' zone or test their reflexes in the 'Orange Physical Challenge'.

Partner booths will also be dotted around the venue to keep fans comfortable and caffeinated. Naver's streaming platform Chzzk is providing special seat cushions and hand warmers, while Monster Energy will be handing out beverage samples. You can also capture the day at the 'Photo Gray' booth, which features exclusive player-themed frames. Furthermore, official apparel partner 'Hyungji Elite' will host a pre-order zone for the 2026 season kits and jackets, alongside the HLE Shop stocked with plenty of merchandise.

The event is split into three parts. Part 1 will see the grand reveal of the 2026 teaser video and the new slogan, followed by team introductions and a session where the players share their goals and aspirations for the upcoming season.

In Part 2, the team will showcase the new 2026 uniforms. Expect a deep dive into the players' personalities through profile talks, values-based balance games, teamwork challenges, and talent shows that reveal a side of the pros you rarely see on the big stage.

The final curtain falls in Part 3 with a pledge-selection event. The highlight is a '2 vs 2 ARAM Showdown' where pre-selected fans will team up with players. The ultimate victors will walk away with gaming gear courtesy of official partner 'Razer'.

A representative from Hanwha Life Esports noted, "Building on last season's hard-won achievements, we've moved to a larger venue and significantly increased seating to connect with more of our fans. In 2026, Hanwha Life Esports will continue its relentless pursuit of excellence, aiming to be a team that fills our fans with pride and a brand that delivers value beyond just esports."

Tickets for the Fan Fest are currently available via NOL Ticket. For further details, please check the official Hanwha Life Esports social media channels.