Everything you need to know about UK Games Expo 2027
UK Games Expo 2027 will take place from 4–6 June 2027 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham and the adjoining Hilton Birmingham Metropole. As the UK's largest tabletop gaming convention, UK Games Expo brings together board game enthusiasts, publishers, designers, retailers, distributors, and industry professionals for three days of gaming, networking, product launches, and entertainment. Spanning five exhibition halls, the trade fair has become one of Europe's premier gatherings for the tabletop gaming community, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors from around the world.
What can you find at UK Games Expo 2027?
UK Games Expo showcases every aspect of the tabletop gaming industry, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the newest releases, meet leading publishers, and try games before they reach the wider market.
Featured exhibition categories include:
- Board games and card games
- Role-playing games (RPGs)
- Miniature and wargaming systems
- Trading card games and collectible games
- Family and educational games
- Game accessories, dice, miniatures, and gaming equipment
- Independent publishers and game designers
- Retailers, distributors, and crowdfunding projects
The exhibition floor offers countless opportunities to demo new games, purchase exclusive releases, and connect with publishers and creators from across the global tabletop gaming industry.
Why visit UK Games Expo 2027?
Beyond the exhibition, UK Games Expo features an extensive programme of tournaments, live demonstrations, seminars, workshops, cosplay, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can participate in hundreds of scheduled gaming events, attend presentations by industry experts, meet game designers, and discover upcoming titles before their official release.
Highlights of the event include:
- Game demonstrations and organised play sessions
- Competitive tournaments across multiple gaming systems
- Publisher presentations and designer seminars
- Playtesting opportunities for upcoming games
- Cosplay, entertainment, and community activities
- Networking opportunities for publishers, retailers, and independent designers
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UK Games Expo attracts thousands of domestic and international visitors each year, making accommodation near the NEC Birmingham highly sought after. Booking your hotel early helps secure the best locations and business rates.
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