# PAX West

- Dates: 4 September 2026 to 7 September 2026
- Location: Seatle Convention Center, Seattle, United States
- Organiser: 2026 RX
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://west.paxsite.com/)
- [Agenda](https://west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedule.html)

## Topics

- Guests
- Autographing
- Bandland Concerts
- Expo Hall Features
- Community Meetups
- Cosplay Village
- Omegathon
- PAX Arena
- PAX Rising Showcase
- PAX Together
- Tabletop Gaming
- Tournaments

## Speakers

- Marc Merrill, Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and Chief Product Officer, Riot Games

## Where to stay

- **Renaissance Seattle Hotel**: 110 m from the venue, 515 Madison Street, Seattle, 98104
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seasm-renaissance-seattle-hotel)
  - Phone: +1-206-583-0300
- **Executive Hotel Pacific**: 140 m from the venue, 1100 4th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.executivehotels.net/seattle-downtown-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1-206-623-3900
- **Lotte Hotel Seattle**: 140 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.lottehotel.com/seattle-hotel/)
- **Hotel Vintage**: 150 m from the venue, 1100 5th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.kimptonhotels.com/stay/hotel-vintage-seattle-wa)
  - Phone: +1-206-624-8000
- **Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle**: 170 m from the venue, 1101 4th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.monaco-seattle.com/)
  - Phone: +1-206-621-1770
- **W Hotel Seattle**: 180 m from the venue, 1112 4th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seawh-w-seattle/)
- **Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown**: 210 m from the venue, 1113 6th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
  - [Hotel website](http://www.cphotelseattle.com/)
  - Phone: +1-206-464-1980
- **Fairmont Olympic Hotel**: 250 m from the venue, 411 University Street, Seattle, 98101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.fairmont.com/seattle)
  - Phone: +1-206-621-1700

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #paxwest

- [PAX West 2026 Returning to Seattle September 4-7, 2026](https://www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/pax-west-2026-returning-to-seattle-september-4-7-2026/)
  - With the conclusion of PAX West 2025, ReedPop and Penny Arcade announced that PAX West 2026 will return to the Seattle Convention Center from September 4 to September 7, 2026.
  - By gamersheroes.com
- [PAX West 2026 Returns to the Seattle Convention Center from ... - NewsBreak](https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4210041553071-pax-west-2026-returns-to-the-seattle-convention-center-from-sept-4-7-2026)
  - SEATTLE - Sept 2, 2025 - Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade revealed today at the conclusion of PAX West 2025, the West Coast's most-attended gaming event, that next year's edition of the show returns to the Seattle Convention Center
  - By newsbreak.com
- [PAX West 2026 | PS Gaming](https://www.ps-gaming.com/events-pax-west-2026)
  - PAX West 2026 returns to the Seattle Convention Center over the late-August Labor Day weekend, once again turning downtown Seattle into one of the biggest fan-first gatherings on the gaming calendar. As the original PAX and the largest of t
  - By ps-gaming.com
- [PAX West 2026 WA Guide: Schedule, Badges, Exhibitors and Insider Tips](https://www.dightonrock.com/games-and-sports/pax-west-2026-seattle-guide/)
  - Frequently Asked Questions When and where is PAX West 2026? PAX West 2026 takes place from September 4 to 7, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. Show hours are 10:00 AM to midnight on Friday through Sunday, and 10
  - By dightonrock.com
- [PAX West 2026 Welcomes Magic Sword to Concert Lineup](https://dropthespotlight.com/pax-west-2026-welcomes-magic-sword-to-concert-lineup/)
  - Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade reveal one night of epic concerts at PAX West 2026. The West Coast's most-attended gaming event returns to the Seattle Convention Center this Labor Day week…
  - By dropthespotlight.com
- [PAX West 2026 Welcomes Riot Games' Marc Merrill as Storytime Speaker](https://www.eventsforgamers.com/pax-west-2026-welcomes-riot-games-marc-merrill-as-storytime-speaker/)
  - SEATTLE - June 25, 2026 - Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade reveal Marc Merril, the Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and Chief Product Officer at Riot Games, will kick off PAX West 2026 as the storytime speaker.
  - By eventsforgamers.com

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