HOUSTON - s4story -- Dream Con, the premier entertainment convention celebrating gaming, anime, sports, film, music, and pop culture, has announced an exciting new partnership with McDonald's to sponsor the All Star Marvel Rivals Tournament Powered by AMD & CLX at Dream Con 2026.

"We're thrilled to be part of an event as culturally significant as DreamCon 2026," said Joni Thrower Davis, VP of Marketing and Communications for the NBMOA. "As Black owner-operators, we've always believed in showing up for our communities, and gaming is one of the most powerful ways young people are connecting, creating, and competing today. The All Star Marvel Rivals Tournament is exactly the kind of moment we want to be a part of, and we're proud to stand behind it."

The All Star Marvel Rivals Tournament will be a premier event within Dream Con 2026, giving attendees the opportunity to compete in one of gaming's most popular titles in a high-energy, professionally produced environment. The tournament will be powered by AMD and CLX, two of the gaming industry's leading hardware brands, ensuring a world-class competitive experience for participants and spectators alike.

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Dom Hudson, Director of Gaming at Dream Con said: "This tournament is built for competitors of every level, whether you've been grinding ranked since day one or you're stepping onto the big stage for the first time, this is your moment."

Dream Con returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX from July 10–12, 2026. As part of McDonald's sponsorship, they will be bringing Chef's Remix to the activation hall, allowing attendees to transform the iconic McCrispy® Strips into gourmet creations, live, in real time. Stop by Hall B, Booth M7 for the experience!

Badges are available at DreamCon.tixr.com. For more information, visit www.DreamConvention.com.

About Dream Con

Dream Con is a premier entertainment convention uniting a global community of fans passionate about gaming, anime, sports, film, music, and pop culture. Founded by RDCWorld in 2018, Dream Con was born from a desire to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all fans. With a steadfast commitment to diversity and representation, the convention has rapidly grown into a leading platform for showcasing emerging talent, amplifying underrepresented voices in mainstream spaces, and redefining the future of fandom events.

About McDonald's USA
McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's – approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants – are owned and operated by independent franchisees.