Toronto Game Expo 2026 takes place Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto. The organizer describes this year’s show as a bigger two-day event, with more than 600 exhibitor tables, 100+ gaming experiences, arcade and console play, tournaments, tabletop and card gaming, and a guest program. Tickets start at $30 for single-day admission, and the organizer says prices rise on November 6, 2026.
Dates, hours and venue
The show runs over one weekend in November, not in October as the headline’s “this month” would suggest. Hours published on the organizer’s official event page are:
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | November 7, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | November 8, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
The venue is the Better Living Centre, 195 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, on the Exhibition Place grounds. Exhibition Place describes the event in its own listing as “the city’s premier event for gaming and pop culture enthusiasts.”
Tickets and entry times
The organizer’s official ticket information, as checked on October 8, 2026, lists the following options. Prices are shown as “from” amounts and can change before the show.
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| Option | Advertised price | Entry and inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Single-day admission | From $30 | General admission begins at 11:00 a.m. on the day you choose. |
| Weekend pass | From $50 | Covers both Saturday and Sunday. Entry time not stated in the listing reviewed. |
| VIP | From $55 | VIP ticket holders may enter at 10:00 a.m. Other inclusions not itemized in the listing reviewed. |
| Super VIP experience | $200 | Inclusions not itemized in the listing reviewed. |
The FAQ says early-entry ticket holders also get in at 10:00 a.m., alongside VIP. If you want the early start without paying for VIP, check the early-entry option on the checkout page. The organizer says ticket prices increase on November 6, 2026, so buying before that date is the cheapest route for any tier.
Paid add-on activities
Several activities sit outside general admission and carry their own fees. These were listed on the official page as of October 8, 2026:
| Activity | Price | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost GiRL’s Tiny Tavern | $20 | Sunday |
| Proxy Party Workshop | $35 | Saturday and Sunday |
| Café Social – Game Devs | $15 | Sunday |
| Tournament entry | From $5 | Saturday and Sunday |
What is on the show floor
Shopping and collectibles
The exhibitor page describes more than 600 tables. Categories include video games, collectibles, anime, toys, art, consoles, plushies and model kits. These are the categories the show represents, not a guarantee of any particular seller or item being present.
Arcade, console and free play
Arcade and console free play is a core part of the event, with retro gaming areas alongside current systems. Attendance at free play is included with admission.
Tournaments
The tournament circuit listed by the organizer includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Tournament entry is a paid add-on starting at $5 (see the table above).
Tabletop, RPGs, chess and trading card games
The organizer lists tabletop gaming, role-playing games, chess, and Pokémon and Trading Card Game activities. The exact tables and sessions available each day are not confirmed in the listing reviewed.
Artist alley and indie developers
Artist alley and indie developer booths are part of the programming. Café Social – Game Devs, a paid Sunday session, is aimed at developers and is listed separately from general admission.
Kids Zone
A Kids Zone is part of the event, which the organizer describes as family-friendly.
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Guests and panels
The official event page announces Patricia Summersett, described as the voice of Princess Zelda and of Ash in Rainbow Six Siege. The organizer lists autographs, photo opportunities and panels with guests. The announced guest list is not presented as complete, so check the organizer’s guest page for later additions and for timing of each signing or panel.
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What “bigger” means in practice
The organizer’s own figures are the basis for the “bigger” claim. Its event page advertises “10,000+ attendees,” “600+ exhibitor tables” and “100+ gaming experiences.” These are promotional numbers published by Toronto Game Expo. The listing does not say whether 10,000+ is a projection, a target or a count from an earlier show, so treat it as the organizer’s figure rather than a verified attendance number. The official pages reviewed do not give consistent year-over-year comparisons, so growth from the previous edition is not independently confirmed.
Getting there
The official FAQ says the Better Living Centre is accessible by TTC and GO trains. The listing does not provide route-by-route directions or parking costs, so check the venue’s own transit and parking information before you travel.
Who the event suits
- Families: the Kids Zone, free-play arcade games and console and retro areas are the organizer’s main family offering.
- Collectors and shoppers: the exhibitor floor is the largest draw by table count.
- Competitive players: the tournament circuit runs both days, with paid entry.
- Tabletop and card players: tabletop, RPG, chess and Pokémon/TCG activities are listed across the weekend.
Before you go
- Check the organizer’s official event page for the final timed schedule. As of October 8, 2026, session times for panels, tournaments and signings were not published in the listing reviewed.
- Confirm the guest schedule closer to the show, since the announced guest list may change.
- Recheck ticket prices and add-on availability on the official ticket page, because the sources reviewed may not reflect later changes.
Plan around Saturday if you want the widest range of programming, since it runs longer than Sunday.
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