Indianapolis · Indiana Convention Center
Gen Con 2026
July 30 – August 2, 2026
The Best Four Days in Gaming. Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, drawing over 70,000 attendees to downtown Indianapolis for four days of board games, RPGs, card games, seminars, cosplay, and an exhibit hall packed with publishers and creators.
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The Best Four Days in Gaming. Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, drawing over 70,000 attendees to downtown Indianapolis for four days of board games, RPGs, card games, seminars, cosplay, and an exhibit hall packed with publishers and creators.
Dates
Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Venue
Indiana Convention Center
Who Attends
Tabletop gamers, cosplayers, groups of 2-8
Ideal Stay
Check in Jul 29 – Check out Aug 3
Tips for Gen Con 2026
Register and book hotels as early as possible — Gen Con sells out
Plan your event schedule in advance using the Gen Con app
The exhibit hall alone takes a full day to explore
Downtown restaurants get packed — make dinner reservations early
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Curated stays for Gen Con 2026. Claim your deal — get a discount off the best available rate or exclusive group discounts.
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