Whether you’re looking to play, watch, or connect with fellow gamers, TooManyGames 2026 has you covered! This June 26th–28th, head to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for an all-ages celebration of gaming culture. Browse a massive marketplace, catch live music, challenge others in tournaments, snap photos with friends, and dive into console-free play and arcade games. With incredible guests, engaging panels, and endless things to discover, TMG is the ultimate gaming experience this June. Check out what to expect from the upcoming event with a quick preview of the many activities to explore.
Location and Times
TooManyGames is held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. The only entrance and exit are located at Hall A, which tends to fill up with parked cars. However, the convention center has plenty of space and parking, so it’s easy for attendees to choose from travel accommodations.
The Show hours are listed as:
- Friday – June 26: 2 pm – 9 pm
- Saturday – June 27: 11 am – 9 pm
- Sunday – June 28: 11 am – 5 pm
For attendees who want to walk straight into the event without delays, early badge pickup is available on Thursday (6/26) from 12 pm – 6 pm and on Friday (6/26) from 11 am – 2 pm. Badges can still be picked up during regular show times, but these are the early badge pick-up time slots for all badge types.
Special Guests & Content Creators
A diverse lineup of special guests that any fan can get excited about. Voice actors who have lent their talents to beloved video games, anime, TV shows, and more will be in attendance, bringing the characters you know and love to life right before your eyes. Joining them are popular online content creators who have produced informative, entertaining content, either reviewing retro and modern games, delving deep into game collectibles, or highlighting amazing nerdy milestones that keep the gaming community thriving. For a full list of guests, visit here.
Panels
Hosted hourly, panels bring together guests, industry figures, and community voices to discuss a wide range of topics. From the stories of game development and voice acting, to gaming history and the culture that surrounds it all. If you are looking to learn something new and hear fascinating stories, there’s a panel worth sitting in on.
We are returning to the TMG panels once again, this time to discuss the many Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games. Turtle Power: The History of TMNT Video Games is a panel that will walk through the many titles in the TMNT catalog. We’ll go over the origin of two comic book artists who turned a joke sketch into a pop culture phenomenon, and the many gaming milestones that were created. We debuted this panel topic at PAX East 2026, which had a great turnout and led many people to rediscover forgotten or hidden titles to replay. We did hours of research on this, so be prepared for a next-level TMNT mutation of details. The panel is scheduled for Friday at 8:15 pm at the Sapphire Stage.
Meet & Greets
After catching your favorite guests on stage during their panels or following their work online, TooManyGames takes the experience one step further with a dedicated meet-and-greet section running throughout the event. Here, you’ll have the chance to get a photo taken, get an autograph, and share a few personal moments with the creators and performers to complete your fandom experience.
Marketplace
Try as you might, you may lose yourself in the marketplace exploring for hours on stuff you wanted or didn’t know you wanted. Packed with collectors, traders, artists, and crafters, the marketplace is a treasure trove of unique finds that you simply won’t stumble across anywhere else. Hunt for rare and retro games to add to your collection, discover one-of-a-kind fan art and handcrafted creations, or strike up a trade with a fellow enthusiast who shares your passion. Whether you’re on the hunt for a specific piece or just browsing to see what catches your eye, the marketplace has a way of surprising you at every turn.
Freeplay & Arcade
Rows of console stations and arcade cabs invite you to experience gaming history firsthand. Spanning popular classics, hidden oddities, and titles that have aged in both good and questionable ways. Freely hop from station to station, play whatever calls to you, and stay as long as you like with no pressure. The arcades are set to free play, giving you all the time you need to finally conquer those quarter-eating machines that once drained your pockets, or rack up high scores worth bragging about to your crew.
Tabletop Games
Gaming is limited to the digital space. TooManyGames also has a dedicated free-play tabletop section that brings analog gaming into the mix. Here, you can revisit a classic or sit down with a new release you’ve been curious about. Trading card game fans can find tables set up and ready for players of all styles and franchises to lay down their best decks and challenge whoever is willing to accept. It’s an open space for seasoned tabletop veterans and curious newcomers looking to roll the dice on something different.
Indie Showcase
From innovative mechanics to deeply personal storytelling, indie games offer experiences you won’t easily find at bloated commercial titles. The indie dev section of any convention offers attendees the chance to play a game before it hits the world, share direct feedback with the very person who built it, and perhaps even discover your next favorite title before anyone else does. TooManyGames’ Indie Game Showcase has fun titles for players to play in person or explore online. Here are a few titles to check out in person.
Tournaments & Special Events
Looking to test your skills or your luck? There are gaming tournaments and vendor sponsored drawing that will bring out the competitive side in any nerd. From casual games to eSport tournaments, there are plenty of opportunities to rank up your gaming and maybe return home with a prize. This year, TMG will host both the qualifiers to the Classic Tetris World Championship and the Dr. Mario Championship. So if you are a puzzle fan that can stack and clear lines like a machine, now is the time to see if you got what it takes to be the best. Find a list of tournaments at https://toomanygames.com/philly-gaming-tournaments/
After Party Concert
If you’re looking to end your convention evening on a head banging high note, the official TooManyGames 2026 after party concert is exactly what you need. Featuring a thrilling lineup of rock bands, the night comes alive with the Nintendo-inspired metal of Super Thrash Bros., the anime theme-driven energy of Spirit Bomb, the 80s pop rock attitude of The Jasons, and the Green Day tribute magic of Nimrod. Together, they promise a night packed with incredible music, high energy, and unforgettable moments that will have you singing and headbanging well into the night. This concert that does not require a convention badge, but does require it’s own separate ticket purchase. The Water Tower Live Music & Bar inside the bowling center at Arnold’s Entertainment Center on Saturday (6/27) evening, starting at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased here.
Final Tips
Since June is the start of hot weather, expect some rain to break the heat at some point during the weekend. So pack accordingly with breezy clothing and maybe an umbrella to not get caught in the rain if you are in cosplay or carrying your purchases out. While crowd form whenever exciting stuff happens and the TooManyGames Defenders do they best to smooth out the chaos, big crowds generate big heat. So stay hydrated often and give yourselves breaks to cool down or recharge mentally. Like almost all nerdy conventions, its a marathon experience of stuff to do and some stuff you may miss out on. But every hour brings a chance to see and explore something fun if you are prepare for it. Maybe even stop by a panel about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles if you are up for it.
We’ll be right there in the middle of all the action, soaking up every moment TooManyGames 2026 has to offer. From battling it out in the arcade section and trying demos with the latest indie games, to digging through the marketplace in search of hidden gems and rare finds, our hours will be filled with stuff to do. Most of all, we can’t wait to share the experience with fellow gamers and nerds who make events like this so special in the first place. Make sure to follow our socials for real-time photos, updates, and highlights from the convention floor throughout the entire weekend!
For a full trip into TooManyGames, check out our past TMG coverage here.
