QuakeCon 2026
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- Region: North America
- Event Type: Festival
- Audience Type: Developers, Indies, C-level, Marketing, Consumers, Students, Creatives, Investors, Publishers, Tool Providers, Technical Teams, Ad Companies, Media, Youtubers / Streamers, Aso Practitioners, App Marketers, App Advertisters
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QuakeCon 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most energetic LAN‑gaming gatherings of the year, and the 30th‑anniversary milestone adds even more momentum. The event brings thousands of players together for nonstop tournaments, freeplay, community meetups, tabletop gaming, and anniversary‑themed celebrations at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The Bring‑Your‑Own‑Computer hall runs nearly around the clock, creating the signature QuakeCon atmosphere built on LAN culture, shared fandom, and decades of id Software history.
The 2026 edition expands its programming with Artist Alley, a hands‑on Makerspace, exclusive merchandise drops, and enhanced group‑seating systems for BYOC squads. Bethesda Softworks highlights the event as a major community celebration, with ticket tiers ranging from casual fan access to high‑end Elite BYOC packages that include perks, priority privileges, and commemorative 30th‑anniversary items. The show runs August 6–9, 2026, in Grapevine, Texas, continuing its legacy as one of the most iconic gaming gatherings in North America.