About this Event
🎮 GameAcon Coachella Valley 2026 October 17–18 at The Shops at Palm Desert. Get ready for the desert’s biggest weekend of gaming, fandom, cosplay, collectibles, and creativity! Following our record-breaking 2025 with over 44,000 visitors, GameAcon returns for Year 4 with two jam-packed days of fun for all ages.
⭐ Main Event Access Includes:
🎭 Live Cosplay Contests & photo zones
🎤 Celebrity Guests from fan-favorite games & shows
🎮 Main Event Arena with Esports, Card Game tournaments & Unlimited FreePlay
🎨 Arts & Crafts Zone – hands-on fun for kids, families & creators
🛍️ A massive Vendor Marketplace with the best creators in the valley
👾 Anime, Comics, Toys, Collectibles, Art & More!
🎁 Exclusive Swag, Limited-Edition Merch, and Surprises.
🎟️ Pass Options (Tournament Eligible):
Sat. Gameacon Prime – $29 (Full access for Saturday + exclusive swag)
Sun. Gameacon Prime – $29 (Full access for Sunday + exclusive swag)
Weekend Gameacon Prime – $39 (All-access for both days — Best Value!)
4X Weekend Gameacon Prime – $129 (4 full weekend passes — Buddy Pack Savings!)
🧒 Kids under 10 are admitted at no cost with a paying adult.
📍 Must check in at registration to receive your wristband and swag!
👉 For full ticket details and what each pass includes, visit: 🔗www.gameacon.com/tickets
Refund Policy: By purchasing a ticket for GameAcon 2026, you agree to the following terms: All sales are final and non-refundable. We do not offer reimbursements for any reason, including illness, travel delays, or personal emergencies. If you are unable to attend the event, your ticket remains eligible to be rolled over as a credit for the following year’s event only. However, once a ticket has been used for entry at the 2026 show, it is considered fully redeemed and is no longer eligible for any future credits or transfers. By completing this purchase, you acknowledge this as a binding digital agreement and expressly waive the right to initiate a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or credit card provider.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Shops at Palm Desert, 72-840 California 111, Palm Desert, United States
