Łódź kicks off September with a triple whammy—in a single weekend, Atlas Arena and its surroundings will become a hub of esports excitement, game premieres, cosplay shows, and a culinary feast from around the world. From September 5–7, 2025, the city will transform into a bustling entertainment hub, hosting three major events: CD-Action Expo,Meet at Rift Summer,and the Wielka Szama culinary festival.
Premium gaming and pop culture – CD-Action Expo 2025
On September 6–7, Atlas Arena will host Poland’s largest festival for gaming and pop culture fans. Attendees will get to see and try out the latest PC and console games, and participate in panels and meet-and-greets with developers, streamers, and journalists.Thelong-awaitedNintendo Switch 2will make its debut at the Nintendo booth, featuring new titles from theSuper Mario series. The program includes, among other things:
- Gothic Village –an atmospheric camp inspired by the cult video game series,
- Indie Mania Show– indie games straight from the developers,
- Retro Zone –classic consoles and computers from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s,
- Board Game Arena –free games and expert support,
- Meet theCD-Action editorial teamand have a chance to expand your collection.
Two-day tickets for CD Action Expo cost50 PLN; holders of the Łódź Resident Card pay only30 PLN(the 20 PLN discount applies to STANDARD tickets; purchase via the Łódź.pl app or on the CD-Action website after logging into your card account). Children under 10 – free admission when accompanied by an adult guardian.
Riot Games' Esports Arena and Community – Meet at Rift Summer 2025
From September 5–7, Sport Arena Łódź will host Poland’s largest event for fans ofLeague of Legends,VALORANT, andTeamfight Tactics. The program includes:
- The Rift Legends Polish League of Legends Championship Finals—live streamed,
- The Rising Legends Teamfight Tactics tournament with a prize pool of €13,000,
- International cosplay contest – Heroes of Cosplay, with prizes totaling 4,000 EUR,
- The launch of Riftbound—Riot Games’ new card game, available before its official release,
- Free-play zones, partner areas, and discussion panels on the Voice Chat Stage.
Flavors of the World at Atlas Arena – The Great Feast
A three-day pass for the event costs 95 zlotys and is available on eBilet.pl
Outside Atlas Arena, fromSeptember 5 to 7, more than 30 food trucks serving cuisine from five continents will be on site. The menu includes:
- Georgian khachapuriandkhinkali,
- Mexican tacosandburritos,
- Argentine empanadas,
- Salvadoran pupusas,
- Hungarian langos,
- Italian pasta in a Parmesan wheel,
- Desserts: churros,pastries, chocolate-covered fruit, Thai ice cream.
Participants can also look forward to speed-eating contests, an outdoor game, contests with prizes, a kids’ zone with inflatable attractions, and a relaxation area with music. Admission is free.
Why should you spend the whole weekend at Atlas Arena?
Three events happening at the same time offer a unique opportunity to sample exotic flavors, take part in a gaming tournament, see the country’s best cosplayers, and test out the latest gear—all in a single day. September in Łódź kicks off with a bang—perfect for families, teens, gaming fans, and anyone who loves a good time.
Practical information:
- Date:September 5–7, 2025
- Location:Atlas Arena, Sport Arena, area in front of the arena (Łódź, 7 Bandurskiego Ave.)
- Hours:
- Wielka Szama: Fri.–Sat. 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- CD-Action Expo: Sat. 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Meet at Rift: Fri. 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Tickets:Wielka Szama – free admission; CD-Action Expo and Meet at Rift – tickets available online from the organizers and at atlasarena.pl
