Gaming Calendar
July
July 17 - 20
ConnectiCon is a four-day fandom festival that takes over the Adrien's Landing District of Downtown Hartford, our event celebrates all things geeky and fun from anime and video games, comics and traditional tabletop board games, live music, dance performances and competitions, stand up comedy, live magic shows, live trivia, game shows, a free play arcade, after-hours block parties, educational and entertaining panels and workshops, celebrity guest appearances, dedicated youth programming, screenings, cosplay, fan meet-ups and so much more!
July 21
Nerd Street is hosting a 64-team, online VALORANT tournament on July 21st-23rd with a scaling prize pot up to a $1,920 prize pot! VALORANT Precision Protocol Online Tournaments are monthly competitive 5v5 Valorant tournaments for the community to compete in!
July 24 - 27
Comic Convention with Anime, Fantasy, Gaming, Media, Sci-Fi, and Video Gaming programming
July 26 - 27
Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom.
July 27
Come join us at Localhost Philly as we battle in The Celestial Gauntlet. A one day Marvel Rivals Lan open to all teams. All skill levels are welcome to participate.
August
Aug 1
Get ready for the ultimate Valorant clash! 32 teams battle for glory, a $10,000 prize pool and the coveted title of East Coast Valorant Champions at FunhaverGG ZERO//IN!
Aug 2
PokeKon is the Pokemon collectors' Mecca 1 day trade show conventions across the USA. Striving to be best and truest Pokemon convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres.
Aug 7 - 10
Get ready for a weekend stuffed with the most fun a person can have with just a chair, a PC, and tons of games. Hang out with thousands of friends - new and old - at the premiere Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) event in North America.
Aug 9 - 10
Pixel Con was started summer of 2020 as an online convention held in Minecraft. The convention consists of shows, panels, booths and minigames.
Aug 15 - 17
FAN EXPO Chicago is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Chicago that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Aug 21 - 24
Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite guest then get the inside scoop about your favourite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels!
Aug 23
MiracleCon is a charity convention benefitting Children's Miracle Network through Extra Life.
Aug 29 - Sept 1
PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.
September
Sept 13
ThunderCon is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's pop culture convention hosted by ABAC's Office of Student Activities and the Campus Activities Board.
Sept 19 - 21
Join us for Ohio's Largest Weekend of Everything Gaming and your ticket to relive nostalgia in all of its pixel-packed glory.
Sept 26 - 28
Come join us for a "Tales of" video game convention in Indianapolis and celebrate this fun JRPG series! Starting in 1995 with Tales of Phantasia, over 15 main title games have been released in the series along with spin-off games, mobile phone games, and anime adaptations!
Sept 27 - 28
Animeleague exists to bring anime fans, gaming fans, cosplayers and general geeks together. We do this through online forums, social media, real-life meetups and conventions to help build one big family and community of friends together.
October
Oct 4 - 5
Animeleague exists to bring anime fans, gaming fans, cosplayers and general geeks together. We do this through online forums, social media, real-life meetups and conventions to help build one big family and community of friends together.
Oct 10 - 12
PAX Aus is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and independent studios, game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.
Oct 18
Chico Anime & Pop Expo (CAP-EX) is Northern California's premier anime and pop culture convention! Join us for a full day of anime, gaming, cosplay, vendors, food trucks, and special guests-including three exciting anime and game voice actors!
Oct 21 - 22
Mobidictum takes pride in organizing some of the most compelling and engaging events in the industry. Our goal is to offer a diverse range of experiences that appeal to every segment of gaming.
Oct 25 - 26
Retro Planet invites you to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of retro nostalgia for two days of pure fandom excitement.
Oct 31 - Nov 2
DerpyCon is New Jersey's Anime, Gaming, Sci-Fi, and Comic Convention, bringing every nerdy genre under one roof.
November
Nov 1
Sonic Con UK is a Sonic the Hedgehog fan convention organised by Raku Events.
Nov 1 - 2
Animeleague exists to bring anime fans, gaming fans, cosplayers and general geeks together. We do this through online forums, social media, real-life meetups and conventions to help build one big family and community of friends together.
Nov 8 - 9
Sheffield Anime & Gaming Con 2025
Animeleague exists to bring anime fans, gaming fans, cosplayers and general geeks together. We do this through online forums, social media, real-life meetups and conventions to help build one big family and community of friends together.
Nov 15 - 16
Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts' content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and streamers, nonstop live entertainment, and a near endless selection from food booths.
Nov 28 - 30
Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO San Francisco is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest then get the inside scoop about your favorite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels!
December
Dec 5 - 7
GalaxyCon Columbus is More Than a Comic-Con! It's a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
Dec 19 - 21
Holiday Matsuri is the festively themed Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay convention with holiday cheer in Orlando, Florida!
January 2026
Jan 1 - 18
FAN EXPO Portland is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Portland that attracts thousands of people to the Oregon Convention Center.
