Gen Con Announces 2026 Registration Dates and Badge Prices

Indianapolis, Indiana – Gen Con, North America’s largest tabletop gaming convention, announced registration details for its 2026 event today. The convention will take place from July 30 to August 2 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.

Badges for Gen Con 2026 will go on sale on February 8 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the official website, gencon.com. Attendees can expect a wide range of activities, including thousands of ticketed in-person events, a sold-out Exhibit Hall, and an outdoor Block Party with live music and food options.

Badge prices for Gen Con 2026 are as follows:

• A 4-day badge will cost $164
• Single-day badges:
  • Thursday — $83
  • Friday — $83
  • Saturday — $112
  • Sunday — $41
• Trade Day badge — $302

Hotel registration for discounted rooms in the Gen Con housing block will begin on February 22, while event registration for ticketed events will open on May 17.

For more information about Gen Con, visit gencon.com.