STANFEST 2026 Announcement

STAN, the creator community and gaming platform, announced that it will host STANFEST 2026 in Bengaluru on October 31, 2026. The festival will bring together gaming enthusiasts, creators, and fans for a full day of live entertainment, competitive gaming, and interactive experiences.

Expected Attendance and Participation

The organizer projects over 40,000 fans and more than 2,000 creators will attend, with more than 10 experience zones planned across the venue. Key creator line‑ups include BGMI personalities 4 Star Gamer and Gamer Star Sobhan, as well as Free Fire creators Downtech Gamer, DMN Dheeraj, and MDS Game Station.

Festival Zones and Activities

  • Main Stage: creator appearances, live performances, gaming finals and new game launches.
  • Gaming Arena: competitive matches, walk‑in tournaments and fan‑versus‑pro gaming experiences.
  • Creator World: meet‑ups, signings and on‑site content creation opportunities.
  • Game Discovery: playable demos, first looks at upcoming titles and an Indie Game Showcase.
  • Brand Worlds and Drop Zone: interactive brand experiences, limited‑edition merchandise and creator‑led product drops.

Exclusive StanShop Offers

During the event, STAN will run exclusive StanShop promotions on in‑game currencies:

  • BGMI UC: flat 10% off plus 15% cashback.
  • Free Fire Diamonds: flat 18% off plus 15% cashback.

These offers are available only as part of STANFEST 2026 and can be accessed through the STAN app’s StanShop section or the StanShop website.

Historical Context

The 2024 edition of STANFEST, held in Lucknow, recorded over 30,000 attendees, participation from more than 1,500 creators, and generated 100 million content views. The previous festival also produced 1.2 billion impressions across public relations, outdoor advertising and creator‑generated content, underscoring the scale of the community.

Platform Scale

STAN’s broader ecosystem includes over 50 million app downloads, a network of 2.5 million creators, and more than 300,000 creators who earn a monthly income through the platform.

Ticketing and Contact

Tickets are available at https://www.stanshop.co/stanfest-2026-bangalore-tickets-in-india?utmsource=pressrelease_TP. For media inquiries, contact Atul Singh at atul.singh@teampumpkin.com.