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PAX Unplugged Philly 2026 Turns Convention Center Into Tabletop Gaming Hub
Philadelphia's PAX Unplugged convention transforms the Pennsylvania Convention Center into a giant tabletop game space for 300+ developers and new releases.
In brief
Philadelphia's PAX Unplugged convention transforms the Pennsylvania Convention Center into a giant tabletop game space for 300+ developers and new releases. PAX Unplugged Philly 2026 will host tabletop gaming events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from December 4-6 with 300+ game developers, tournaments, and…
PAX Unplugged Philly 2026
PAX Unplugged returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Dec. 4-6 with sprawling freeplay areas, tournaments, more than 300 tabletop game developers and publishers, and new games to try.
Event Details
The convention runs Friday, Dec. 4-Sunday, Dec. 6 with hours from 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Expo Hall Features
More than 300 tabletop game developers and publishers will showcase new titles, including games not yet released in the United States.
Freeplay Areas
Attendees can grab a game, find a table, and play while tournaments provide competitive gaming opportunities for attendees.
Storytime Speaker
Matt Leacock, designer of Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, Forbidden Island, and The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, will speak.
Pandemic Sales
Pandemic has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide since its 2008 release, according to organizers.
Ticket Pricing
Adult badges cost $52.50 for Friday or Sunday, $55.65 for Saturday, and $112.34 for three days. Kids badges for ages 7-12 are $21 per day.
Schedule
Full programming is typically posted about 15 days before the event, including panels, live game sessions, and tournaments.
What to Expect
Attendees will experience sprawling freeplay areas, tournaments, panels, live game sessions, and new games, including some not yet released in the U.S.
What to remember
PAX Unplugged Philly 2026 will host tabletop gaming events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from December 4-6 with 300+ game developers, tournaments, and unreleased titles.
