Players from all over the world descended on London to try their hand at taking down the reigning champion, Alexis 'MarineLorD' Eusebio, but the two-time winner proved to be unbeatable as he claimed his third Red Bull Wololo title in Age of Empires IV.
Meanwhile, Hamzah 'Hera' El-Baher won five games in a row in the grand final to retain his Age of Empires II Red Bull Wololo title.
Check out the best images from Red Bull Wololo: Londinium below and read on to find out more about the thrilling event at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.
Hera was pushed all the way for his win
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Hera had to mentally reset to come back from three games down
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Alexis 'MarineLorD' Eusebio successfully defended his title
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MarineLorD made it three in a row
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The saga of empires reached new heights in 2026, as Red Bull Wololo: Londinium set the stage for the next chapter in Age of Empires competitive history. From epic castle sieges in Heidelberg and Córdoba to unforgettable clashes across the Age of Empires series, Red Bull Wololo has cemented itself as one of the most iconic competitive events in RTS history.
For its eighth edition, the gauntlet was thrown in London, where Red Bull Wololo returned, giving competitors the ultimate chance to claim their place in Age of Empires legacy. Red Bull Wololo marched into London in 2026 ready to transform some of the city’s most infamous landmarks into arenas of strategy and conquest, drawing champions and challengers from across the globe.
Across six days, from April 1-6, 2026, the greatest warriors of Age of Empires battled for glory across two Age of Empires titles, each offering a chance to prove their skill and claim victory:
- Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
- Age of Empires IV
In the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition event, aspiring conquerors can earn their place through the official Red Bull Wololo: Londinium Ladder, where players from around the world will compete for a slot in the main event.
In the Age of Empires IV event, competitors faced off in two open qualifiers, with the victors advancing to a decisive main qualifier. Those who prevailed earned their place at the main event, where the ultimate battle for glory awaits.
To find out more about the format of Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, simply click here, while you can learn about the history of the event by clicking here.