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PAX West
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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 4 September 2026 to 7 September 2026
- Organiser
- 2026 RX
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #paxwest
- PressPAX 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.
- PressPAX West 2026 Returns to the Seattle Convention Center from ... - NewsBreak
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
- PressPAX West 2026 | PS Gaming
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
- PressPAX West 2026 WA Guide: Schedule, Badges, Exhibitors and Insider Tips
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
- PressPAX 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…
- PressPAX 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.
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Guests
- Autographing
- Bandland Concerts
- Expo Hall Features
- Community Meetups
- Cosplay Village
- Omegathon
- PAX Arena
- PAX Rising Showcase
- PAX Together
- Tabletop Gaming
- Tournaments
On stage
Speaker
- Marc Merrill, Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and Chief Product Officer, Riot Games
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Renaissance Seattle Hotel
515 Madison Street, Seattle, 98104
Executive Hotel Pacific
1100 4th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
Lotte Hotel Seattle
Hotel Vintage
1100 5th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle
1101 4th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
W Hotel Seattle
1112 4th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown
1113 6th Avenue, Seattle, 98101
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle, 98101
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