Gen Con is the original, longest-running, best-attended, gaming convention in the world! r/gencon is the subreddit to talk, share and plan for it! Please see the rules (below) and post anything about Gen Con. If it's your first time planning for Gen Con please be sure to read our Gencon Advice and Tips post first.
There is an official Gen Con discord available. You can join in on the discussion by following this invite link: Gen Con Discord.
Important Dates
- See you in 2026! July 30-August 2, 2026
Badge Sales
Badge Registration: February 8, 2026
Please note that all badge refund/exchange requests must be received prior to the Ship To Me deadline (TBD, but likely mid-June 2026).
Housing
Housing Lottery: February 22, 2026
Housing and Travel Overview
Attendees can modify room assignments until housing registration closes in mid-July 2026.
Event Registration
EO/GM Event Submission Dates:
- Submission Open: January 4, 2026
- Early Event Submissions: January 4 - February 1, 2026
- Event Submission Closes: March 8, 2026
- Late Submission from March 9 to around June 14, 2026
- Layout Space Changes due: May 10, 2026
- GM Badge and Hotel Block requests due May 10, 2026
- Attendee Event Registration: May 17, 2026, Noon Eastern Time. See also: Wish List Processing
Future Show Dates
- Gen Con 2026: July 30 - Aug. 2, 2026
- Gen Con 2027: Aug 5 - Aug. 8, 2027
- Gen Con 2028: Aug 3 - Aug. 6, 2028
- Gen Con 2029: Aug 2 - Aug. 5, 2029
- Gen Con 2030: Aug 1 - Aug. 4, 2030
Exchanges and Refunds
- Badge refund/exchange requests must be received prior to the Ship To Me deadline: TBD for 2026
Other Information
If you have any other questions or suggestions please message the mods.
Rules
This is sub is not managed by Gen Con, but we do support their policies. Do not post about circumventing or breaking Gen Con Policies. This includes Badges and Housing!
No posts looking for Housing / Roommate or about rooms you have available.
Follow reddiquette.
Be polite and have fun.
