News Time: Gen Con 2026

So Gen Con is starting to gear up. Here are some highlights from the most recent emails I have recieved.

Badges On Sale NowExperience The Best Four Days in Gaming™
Don’t miss out on the excitement of Gen Con 2026, taking place July 30 — August 2 in Indianapolis! Buy your badge today to unlock thousands of in-person ticketed events and the sold-out Exhibit Hall. Join fellow tabletop gaming enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience — secure your badge now!
Buy Your Badge
The sooner you buy them the less the chance that they will sell out. Attend Gen Con 2026: July 30 – August 2Badge Type Price4-Day $164Thursday $83Friday $83Saturday $112Sunday $41Trade Day $302

Hotel Registration Opens February 22
Hotel registration for Gen Con opens Sunday, February 22, at noon Eastern! Gen Con is proud to partner with Q-rooms to offer Gen Con badge purchasers the opportunity to access a wide variety of discounted hotel rooms for the 2026 convention.We want you to plan with confidence, so please read the Housing Guide for hotel policies. For details on participating hotels and pricing, check out the official Hotel List from Q-rooms.
Get Ready for Hotel Registration

Hotel Registration Opens February 22

Hotel registration for Gen Con opens Sunday, February 22, at noon Eastern! Gen Con is proud to partner with Q-rooms to offer Gen Con badge purchasers the opportunity to access a wide variety of discounted hotel rooms for the 2026 convention.We want you to plan with confidence, so please read the Housing Guide for hotel policies. For details on participating hotels and pricing, check out the official Hotel List from Q-rooms.

Get Ready for Hotel Registration

Other Important Dates

Gen Con Badge Registration: Open Now
Gen Con Hotel Registration: Opens February 22
Gen Con Event Registration: Opens May 17
Gen Con 2026: July 30 – August 2

Posted Feb 15, 2026, 3:21 AM UTC