Major Gaming Conventions & Expos in the USA (2026)
These are some of the biggest video game-focused conventions and expos happening after February 11, 2026.
Dates are listed in chronological order.
- Game On Expo 2026
March 13–15, Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Convention Center)
Panels, vendors, tournaments, cosplay.
March 14–15, Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun) Gaming tournaments, anime guests, vendors.
March 19–22, Orlando, FL (Orange County Convention Center)
Comics, anime, gaming, cosplay; one of the largest expo halls in the Southeast.
March 26–29, Boston, MA (Boston Convention & Exhibition Center)
The biggest East Coast gaming event: panels, huge expo floor, indie demos, tournaments, concerts.
Badges are already on sale (early bird pricing ends February 15, 2026).
May 21–24, Atlanta, GA (Georgia World Congress Center)
Gaming, anime, cosplay, music, art.
May 28–31, Denver, CO (Colorado Convention Center)
Gaming, comics, celebrity guests, cosplay.
June 26–28, Oaks, PA (Greater Philadelphia Expo Center)
Retro and modern gaming, tournaments, panels, special guests.
- Evo 2026
June 26–28, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall)
The world’s largest fighting game tournament (Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, and more). Tickets available through start.gg/evo.
July 10–12, Houston, TX (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Anime, gaming, streaming, and creator-focused event.
July 30–August 2, Indianapolis, IN (Indianapolis Convention Center)
The largest tabletop gaming convention in North America (RPGs, board games, minis); includes some video gaming presence.
July 16–19, Hartford, CT (Connecticut Convention Center)
Gaming, anime, cosplay.
September 4–7, Seattle, WA (Seattle Convention Center)
The flagship West Coast PAX: panels, expo, demos, strong community atmosphere.
September 11–13, Dallas, TX (Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center)
Gaming, celebrities, artists.
November 13–15, San Diego, CA (San Diego Convention Center)
Streaming, esports, creator meetups and events.
Key Esports Tournaments in the USA (2026)
Major competitive events with confirmed or likely U.S. locations (venues sometimes announced later—check official sites for updates):
- RLCS 2026: Boston Major — February 19–22, Boston, MA (Rocket League)
- BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 — April 29–May 3, Fort Worth, TX (Dickies Arena, CS2, $1M prize pool)
- IEM Atlanta 2026 — May 7–17, Atlanta, GA (CS2, Intel Extreme Masters)
- Evo 2026 — June 26–28, Las Vegas, NV (fighting games)
- CDL Championship 2026 — July 16–19, location TBA (Call of Duty season finale)
- CEO 2026 — August 14–16, Orlando, FL (Rosen Shingle Creek, fighting games including Guilty Gear Strive, Dragon Ball FighterZ, etc.)
- League of Legends Worlds 2026 — October 16–November 14, location TBA in the USA (global championship)
Other Notable Events
- GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 — March 9–13, San Francisco, CA
Developer-focused talks, tech demos, and industry networking.
- Summer Game Fest 2026 — June 5, Los Angeles, CA (Dolby Theatre)
Live game showcases, world premieres, and Day of the Devs.
For the most up-to-date info, ticket links, and any last-minute changes, check official event websites or follow accounts like @PAX, @EVO, @SummerGameFest on X.
Majors like PAX East, Evo, and TwitchCon tend to sell out quickly—grab badges early if you're planning to attend!
