Overview
STAN, the creator community and gaming platform, announced that it will stage STANFEST 2026 in Bengaluru on October 31, 2026. The festival is projected to attract more than 40,000 fans and over 2,000 creators for a day of live entertainment, competitive gaming and interactive experiences.
Event Details
The Bengaluru venue will host more than 10 experience zones covering live gaming competitions, creator interactions, game discovery experiences and interactive brand zones. The Main Stage will feature creator appearances, live performances, gaming finals and new game launches. The Gaming Arena will run competitive matches, walk‑in tournaments and fan‑versus‑pro challenges. Creator World will provide meet‑ups, signings and content‑creation opportunities, while Game Discovery will showcase playable demos, first looks and an Indie Game Showcase. Brand Worlds and the Drop Zone will deliver interactive brand experiences, limited‑edition merchandise and creator‑led drops.
Creator Line‑up
The festival will spotlight creators from the BGMI and Free Fire communities. Free Fire creators include Downtech Gamer, DMN Dheeraj and MDS Game Station. BGMI creators include 4 Star Gamer and Gamer Star Sobhan. Their participation allows fans to meet popular gaming personalities beyond online content.
StanShop Exclusive Offers
During STANFEST 2026, exclusive StanShop discounts will be available on in‑game currencies: BGMI UC – flat 10% off plus 15% cashback and Free Fire Diamonds – flat 18% off plus 15% cashback. Offers can be accessed via the STAN app (StanShop section) or the StanShop website, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Platform Metrics
STAN’s ecosystem comprises over 50 million app downloads, a network of 2.5 million creators, and more than 300,000 creators earning monthly income through the platform. This scale underlines the community‑led approach that connects creators and fans through gaming, content and shared experiences.
Previous Edition Highlights
The prior edition, STANFEST 2024 held in Lucknow, recorded over 30,000 attendees, participation from more than 1,500 creators, and generated 100 million content views. The event produced 1.2 billion impressions across public relations, outdoor advertising and creator content, demonstrating the extensive reach and engagement of the festival.
Media Contact
For further information, contact Atul Singh at atul.singh@teampumpkin.com.