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Stadium Love

Stadium Love is an optional Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty mission in which V takes part in a shooting contest at Dogtown's stadium while surrounded by Barghest personnel.

RoleOptional shooting challenge and Dogtown side activity
Statusreleased
Importancesupporting
RewardIconic Lexington X-MOD2 pistol if the shooting challenge is won
  • Mission typeOptional
  • SettingDogtown stadium
  • Primary activityTimed shooting contest
  • Main weapon focusPistols and revolvers
  • Signature rewardLexington X-MOD2
  • Combat profileRange challenge with possible hostile consequences

The mission has no supplied official duration, level requirement, or guaranteed score threshold in the available source material.

Key takeaways

The mission is short, optional, and primarily tests handgun accuracy under time pressure.

  • Find the stadium activity Stadium Love is located in Dogtown and centers on a shooting contest rather than a conventional combat objective.
  • Prioritize speed and accuracy Targets must be hit rapidly during the range sequence. Hesitating between targets is more damaging to the result than taking a brief moment to line up a shot.
  • Winning has a unique payoff A successful performance can award the iconic Lexington X-MOD2 pistol, making the contest the mission's main mechanical and collectible objective.
  • Treat the range as a challenge The activity rewards a player who watches target placement and keeps moving through the course instead of stopping after each shot.

Stadium Love

Stadium Love is a compact optional mission built around a shooting contest at Dogtown's stadium.

Stadium Love takes place in Dogtown during the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. Instead of sending V through a conventional stealth operation or a large story battle, the mission directs them toward a public shooting competition taking place in a stadium controlled by . The activity is presented as entertainment, but the military presence and tense atmosphere of Dogtown remain visible around the edges of the event.

The central challenge is a timed target-shooting exercise. V must follow the contest's instructions, move through the shooting area, and hit the targets quickly enough to achieve a winning result. The mission is therefore most comfortable for a character who already has a familiar pistol or revolver setup, although the activity itself is focused on accuracy and speed rather than a full combat build.

Winning the contest provides access to the iconic Lexington X-MOD2 pistol. The reward makes Stadium Love worth completing even for players who are treating Dogtown's smaller activities as optional content, but the mission is also useful as a low-pressure way to practice aiming, target prioritization, and movement with a handgun. The exact outcome depends on how well V performs during the range challenge.

Where this sits

Expansion accessReach Dogtown during Phantom Liberty
Stadium activityLocate the shooting contest
Range challengeComplete the timed target sequence
Reward outcomeClaim the contest reward if successful
  1. 1Enter Dogtownlocation
  2. ●Reach the stadiummission-location
  3. 3Take part in the shooting contestobjective
  4. 4Collect the rewardreward

Stadium Love is a self-contained Dogtown activity rather than a required step in the main Phantom Liberty storyline.

Requirements

V must have access to Dogtown through the Phantom Liberty expansion and be able to reach the stadium area.

  • RequiredAccess to DogtownThe mission is part of Phantom Liberty content and cannot be started from the base game's districts alone.
  • RecommendedA usable handgun setupThe range is designed around quick handgun fire. A familiar pistol or revolver makes the timed sequence easier to control.
  • OptionalA saved game before the contestSaving before beginning the challenge gives V a safe retry point if the first attempt does not produce the desired result.

Objectives

  1. Go to the stadium in DogtownReach the stadium area where the shooting event is being held.
  2. Join the shooting contestSpeak with the event participants and accept the range challenge.
  3. Shoot the targets within the time limitProgress through the range while hitting targets quickly and accurately.
  4. Finish the contestComplete the course and resolve the result of the competition.
  5. Collect the rewardClaim the mission reward if V meets the contest's winning conditions.

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Go to the stadium

    Travel to the stadium in Dogtown

    Follow the mission marker through Dogtown until you reach the stadium complex. The event is held in an area associated with Barghest, so keep your weapon lowered when approaching the public-facing part of the activity and do not turn the approach into an unnecessary firefight.

    Location: Dogtown stadium

    TipMake a manual save before entering the contest area if you want an easy retry.

  2. 02

    Find the shooting contest

    Locate the shooting event

    Look for the organized shooting activity inside the stadium area and approach the participants rather than searching for a combat objective. The mission advances when V engages with the contest and accepts the event's rules.

    Location: Stadium shooting range

    Watch outStarting hostilities around the stadium can interfere with the intended range sequence.

  3. 03

    Start the contest

    Prepare for the timed course

    Equip a handgun with which you are comfortable controlling rapid shots, then begin the challenge. The important preparation is not a particular build but having a weapon ready and understanding that the course rewards immediate target recognition.

    Location: Shooting range

    TipAvoid experimenting with an unfamiliar weapon once the timer begins; consistency is more valuable than raw damage.

  4. 04

    Hit the targets quickly

    Clear the targets in sequence

    Move through the range and fire at each available target as it appears. Keep your aim at head height or at the expected target position, and continue advancing instead of waiting in one place after a successful hit.

    Location: Timed shooting course

    Watch outMissing targets or spending too long repositioning can cost the winning result even when V completes the course.

  5. 05

    Finish the shooting contest

    Complete the contest

    Finish the range sequence and wait for the event to register V's performance. If the result is not a win, the mission can still be resolved, but the special reward is tied to succeeding at the shooting challenge.

    Location: Stadium shooting range

    TipA second attempt is easier when you remember the target order and use short, controlled bursts rather than holding the trigger continuously.

  6. 06

    Claim the reward

    Collect the contest reward

    After the result is established, follow the mission prompt to collect the available reward. A winning performance grants the iconic Lexington X-MOD2 pistol associated with Stadium Love.

    Location: Dogtown stadium

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

Stadium Love replaces the usual Cyberpunk 2077 encounter loop with a controlled shooting exercise. The task is governed by a timer and target presentation, so the most important skills are visual scanning, quick reticle placement, and maintaining forward momentum. The challenge is less about defeating durable enemies and more about avoiding wasted seconds between valid targets.

Handgun choice matters mainly because the player must be able to fire accurately at short notice. A weapon with a familiar recoil pattern is generally more useful than one that looks stronger on paper but causes missed shots. Reloading, changing weapons, or stopping to loot during the course works against the mission's central requirement: keep the sequence moving.

The stadium setting also changes how the mission should be approached. personnel are nearby, but the contest itself is a structured event. Players who treat every armed person as an enemy can create a larger fight and lose the opportunity to complete the activity as intended. Holster the weapon while approaching and begin combat only if the situation has already broken down.

What works and what does not

Strengths

  • The mission offers a clear mechanical change of pace from stealth, dialogue, and open combat missions.
  • The shooting contest gives handgun-focused characters a direct test of their preferred weapon style.
  • The Lexington X-MOD2 provides a distinctive completion incentive.

Weaknesses

  • The timed format can feel unforgiving when a target is missed or the player loses track of the course.
  • The mission gives limited value to builds that do not use pistols or revolvers during the challenge.
  • The stadium's armed population can make an otherwise contained activity more chaotic if the approach becomes hostile.

Best uses

  • Complete it when you want a short Dogtown activity between larger Phantom Liberty missions.
  • Use it to practice target acquisition and fast handgun firing.
  • Return with a familiar pistol loadout if an earlier attempt missed the winning result.

Phases

  1. 1

    Approach and registration

    Starts: V reaches the stadium activity and interacts with the contest participants.

    This is an organized event rather than an ordinary enemy encounter. The player can preserve the intended setup by approaching without firing.

    • Keep the weapon lowered while entering the event area.
    • Make a save before accepting the challenge if you want to retry the result.
  2. 2

    Timed target course

    Starts: V accepts the shooting contest and the range begins.

    Targets appear as V progresses through the course. The objective is to shoot them quickly enough to achieve a winning performance.

    • Target presentationTell A target becomes available as V advances through the range.Answer Place the reticle on the target immediately, fire controlled shots, and move on once the hit registers.
    • Timer pressureTell The contest continues to count down while V hesitates, reloads, or searches for the next target.Answer Use a familiar weapon and keep moving through the course instead of stopping to make unnecessary adjustments.
    • Watch for the next target before the current one fully leaves your view.
    • Do not spend time looting or changing equipment during the challenge.
  3. 3

    Result and reward

    Starts: The range sequence ends and the contest result is calculated.

    The mission resolves according to V's performance. A winning result unlocks the contest's special pistol reward.

    • Check the result before leaving the stadium.
    • If the desired reward is missed, reload the save made before the contest and try again.

Checklist

  • Reach the stadium in DogtownThe mission takes place inside the Dogtown stadium complex.
  • Approach the shooting event without starting a fightThe contest is designed as an organized activity.
  • Save before accepting the challengeUseful if you want to retry the timed sequence.
  • Bring a familiar pistol or revolverWeapon familiarity helps more than changing to an untested loadout.
  • Hit the targets without unnecessary pausesThe course is timed.
  • Confirm the contest resultDo not leave before the outcome is registered.
  • Collect the Lexington X-MOD2 if the contest is wonThis is the mission's signature reward.

Failure conditions

  • Failing to achieve the winning shooting resultV can complete the range without earning the best outcome if too many targets are missed or too much time is lost.
  • Starting an unnecessary fight at the stadiumAttacking nearby Barghest personnel can disrupt the organized contest and turn the approach into a normal hostile encounter.
  • Leaving the activity before resolving itMoving away from the event without completing the range can delay mission progress until V returns.

On failure

A manual save before beginning the contest is the safest way to retry the timed sequence.

Rewards

  • Lexington X-MOD2
    An iconic Lexington pistol awarded for winning the Stadium Love shooting contest.
  • Mission completion
    Finishing the activity records Stadium Love as resolved and provides the associated experience and progression benefits.

Characters in this mission

Aftermath

Keep the reward in mind

Stadium Love is easy to overlook because it is framed as a local activity rather than a major operation. If you want the Lexington X-MOD2, treat the shooting contest as the mission's real objective and save before starting it so a poor result does not become permanent.

Trivia

  • Stadium Love is one of Phantom Liberty's optional activities that uses a competitive minigame structure instead of a traditional mission combat arena.
  • The mission's reward is thematically linked to the contest: the iconic Lexington X-MOD2 is a handgun rather than a general-purpose reward unrelated to the activity.
  • The stadium's Barghest presence reinforces Dogtown's combination of public entertainment, militarized security, and informal local power.

Relationships

Factions

  • BarghestFactionBarghest personnel are associated with the stadium and its shooting event.