# 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.
- Title: PAX Unplugged Philly 2026 Turns Convention Center Into…
- Summary: Philadelphia's PAX Unplugged convention transforms the Pennsylvania Convention Center into a giant tabletop game space for 300+ developers and new releases…
- Keywords: pax unplugged, philadelphia, tabletop games, pennsylvania convention center, december 4-6, 300+ game developers, unreleased games, tournaments, freeplay areas, matt leacock, pandemic games, adult badges
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/pax-unplugged-philadelphia-2026-tabletop-gaming-convention-december
- Published: 2026-09-29T15:27:03.581+00:00
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- Topics: pax unplugged, philadelphia, tabletop games, pennsylvania convention center, december 4-6, 300+ game developers, unreleased games, tournaments, freeplay areas, matt leacock, pandemic games, adult badges
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.