Show Hours

FRIDAY JUNE 5
TETRIS QUALIFYING
Starts at 10AM
(Open to Tetris Participants)

SATURDAY JUNE 6
11AM - 8PM

SUNDAY JUNE 7
11AM - 5PM

Tetris Finals take place on Sunday

VIP ticket holders get one hour early access to the show on Saturday and Sunday

Location

PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER
300 E Green St
Pasadena, CA

DIRECTIONS TO THE EXPO
PasadenaConventionCenter

Where Gamers Unite!

SoCal Gaming Expo is renowned for its expansive vendor marketplace, thrilling esports tournaments, including the Classic Tetris World Championships, a free-play arcade, and diverse gaming areas. It also features exciting cosplay events, museum exhibits, and Special Guests, including voice actors, industry professionals, and popular YouTubers. With hundreds of vendors offering video games, collectibles, anime, and more, there's something for everyone!

SoCal celebrates gaming in every form, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. We strive to create an inclusive space where gaming enthusiasts can come together to share their passion. Our goal is to ensure that your experience at SoCal Gaming Expo is truly unforgettable!

SoCal Gaming Expo

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THINGS TO DO

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HOTELS

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GUESTS

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VENDORS

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VOLUNTEER

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The 2026 SoCal Gaming Expo Ultra Combo VIP Package features an exclusive, full-color T-shirt designed by Tom Ryan Studios, inspired by Town & Country Surf Designs: Wood & Water Rage—arguably our best design yet. Available only with the VIP package, this limited offering includes two-day admission, a custom expo bag, VIP line access, a commemorative badge and lanyard, an 11x17 poster, one-hour early entry each day, and front-row seating for guest panels. Pre-orders are open through April 20, 2026, with limited quantities available.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS

Tetris

GAMING TOURNAMENTS

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"Had a great weekend at SoCal Gaming Expo! Found a lot of great stuff and hung out with great friends and made some new ones. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into making this happen for the gaming community! Can't wait for next year!"

Gene Spaulding

"Great variety of retro games and merch. Fantastic classic arcade section and museum!"

Kee Chen

"Amazing event with amazing people! The crew running the Expo was top-notch and had it well organized. The vendors were awesome and had fair prices. Also, the guests were amazing and the panels were extremely fun. Can't wait to come back!"

Joshua Castro

"It was a genuinely great experience and was my first retro gaming expo. Would love to go again!"

Matt Ramirez