What is LAN-slide Melbourne?

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LAN-slide Melbourne is a Melbourne-based organisation that runs BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) LAN parties for up to 200 players. It is a community event run by unpaid volunteer Event Coordinators, with entry fees charged to cover venue hire, electricity, and other necessary equipment. If you're looking for a large-scale local LAN where you bring your own setup and can compete or just play casually, this is what it offers.

What happens at a LAN-slide event

The core of the event is the BYOC LAN itself: you bring your own PC and play alongside other attendees. Beyond open play, the organisation runs competitions across a range of titles, with prizes on offer.

According to the site, competitions have included:

  • CS2
  • Fortnite
  • Rocket League
  • Age of Empires 2
  • Halo
  • and more

You can enter these comps for a chance to win prizes, or simply play games with your friends without competing.

Non-PC activities

LAN-slide isn't only about PCs. The event also offers non-PC options, including:

  • A console section
  • "AFK" comps — activities that don't require you to be at a keyboard, such as a 50+ player pass-the-parcel

This matters if you're attending with people who don't have a gaming PC, or if you want a break from your screen during the event.

Who runs it and how it's funded

LAN-slide is run as a community event by a dedicated group of unpaid Event Coordinators. It is not a commercial operation. Entry fees exist specifically to cover the costs of putting the event on — venue hire, electricity, and other necessary equipment.

Current event status

As of the site's current content, LAN-slide has no scheduled events. If you're planning to attend, the practical step is to check the site for announcements before making any arrangements, since dates aren't listed at present.

Sponsors

The organisation notes that sponsors help make LAN-slide happen, and lists them on the site. If you're evaluating whether the event suits you, the sponsor list is a secondary signal of the scale and backing of the event rather than something that affects your decision directly.

Is it for you?

LAN-slide fits you if:

  • You're in or near Melbourne and want a large in-person LAN (up to 200 players)
  • You're happy to bring your own PC and setup
  • You want either organised competition (CS2, Fortnite, Rocket League, AoE2, Halo, and others) or casual play
  • You'd also use console or non-PC activities

It may not fit you right now if you need a confirmed date, since no events are currently scheduled. Check the site for updates before committing.