Cyber Day brought together thousands of gamers as a large-scale esports event was held in the capital (+photo)

On October 26–27, the Cyber Day esports festival took place at the Respublika Park mall in Kyiv. The event was organized by the Cyberion esports club network in partnership with the Neopolis amusement park.

The festival became one of the largest autumn esports events in Ukraine, bringing together professional players, amateur gamers, and representatives of the gaming industry. Cyber Day combined competitive tournaments with entertainment activities for a broad audience.

The program featured professional competitions and public entertainment segments. The main highlights were tournaments in CS2, Valorant, FC26 and Dota 2, covered by streamer teams and a commentary studio. All matches were broadcast online and displayed on large screens in the festival zone. The total prize pool amounted to 335,000 UAH.

Beyond the tournaments, visitors enjoyed a cosplay showcase, partner activation zones, raffles and giveaways, themed photo areas, and professional photo and video coverage of key moments.

The opening ceremony was attended by key industry representatives, including co-founder of Cyberion Artem Natanzon and Executive Director of the Ukrainian Esports Federation Andrii Gryshchenko.

According to the organizers, Cyber Day in partnership with Neopolis is part of a wider effort to develop the esports ecosystem in Ukraine. The festival provides a platform for young talents to showcase their skills, network within the industry, and gain experience in large-scale competitions.

Organizers emphasize that the event aims to reshape public perception of esports — presenting it as a legitimate sports and cultural field offering professional prospects for youth.

Cyber Day was made possible thanks to the support of Cyberion, Red Bull, Respublika Park, Neopolis, Asus Rog, the European University, and Senet. The involvement of technology companies and educational institutions shows that esports in Ukraine is evolving from one-off initiatives into a mature ecosystem with multilayer support.

Hosting the festival together with Neopolis at Respublika Park demonstrated the potential of such venues for nationwide events that bring together youth audiences, brands and partners. The mall will continue to serve as a platform for major themed events and remains open to collaboration with large-scale organizers.

“We see how esports unites young people and shapes a new leisure culture. Cyber Day proved the strong impact such events have on community building. Neopolis will continue to be a space for large-scale events that set new trends,” – General Director of the Neopolis entertainment center Alina Biloshkurska.

For more information. Respublika Park is a super-regional shopping mall opened in November 2021 in Kyiv with a total area of 300,000 sq m. The owner of the shopping mall is Trafin Consulting und Entwicklungs GmbH, an Austrian company founded in Vienna in 2013 and operating in the real estate sector. Currently, the shareholder of Respublika Park is successfully represented in the real estate markets of Central and Eastern Europe. Trafin makes significant investments in shopping, hotel and residential complexes in many countries and is a significant participant in the investment sector of the Ukrainian economy as a shareholder of Respublika Park.