Everything you need to know about UK Games Expo 2026
NEC Birmingham is ready for yet another fun edition of UK Games Expo 2026, and all enthusiasts cannot wait! From 29 May to 31 May 2026, the UK’s largest hobby games convention will take place again to excite all attendees and exhibitors!
More than 42,000 visitors at the fair will have the chance to explore the latest tabletop games, play and try almost all of them out, and buy them if they want. The UK Games Expo is the premier event where all aspects of the tabletop gaming hobby are represented!
Three huge halls full of exhibitors will be available to all visitors. The exhibitors will showcase their games and present a library of games to borrow and play - open for anyone to play, try, buy, or explore!
Why visit UK Games Expo 2026?
Except for playing games for fun, you can also enter tournaments and so much more! The program will be vast, exciting, and entertaining.
Here is what to expect:
- 700 exhibitors in trade halls with product displays and showcases.
- Find new games and test them in demo modes.
- Visit the Playtest Zone area, specifically designed to allow designers and members of the public to test new games.
- Enjoy live entertainment shows that combine comedy, audience participation, and gaming.
- Play hundreds of games and enjoy them while dressed up as your favourite game character!
Who can you meet at the trade fair?
The list of UK Games Expo 2026 visitors and exhibitors is quite long. Gaming enthusiasts and professionals from all over the world will get together, including manufacturers, game providers, game suppliers, software engineers, designers, and a lot more!
Some of the exhibitors you can expect are:
- Wicked Fudge
- Quantum Games
- Crooked Dice Game Design Studio
- Red Cannon Games
- Foggity Whims Press
- Neil Hines Woodworking
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