Final Call: Gen Con 2026 Badges

If you’ve been waiting to grab your badges for Gen Con 2026, this is your official last-chance alert. Deadlines are here, and once these badges are gone, they’re gone for good!

Here is the essential timeline so you don’t miss out on “The Best Four Days in Gaming”:

Closing Today at Noon Eastern

Sales for the most in-demand badge types will officially close today at 12:00 PM (Noon) ET:

• 4-Day Badges

• Single-Day Friday Badges

• Single-Day Saturday Badges

If you want to attend for the entire weekend or hit the convention floor during peak days, head over to the site and lock yours in right now.

Remaining Availability: Thursday & Sunday Badges

Didn’t snag a weekend pass in time? Limited online sales will stay open for select single-day passes:

• Single-Day Thursday Badges

• Single-Day Sunday Badges

Extended Deadline: Online sales for Thursday and Sunday badges will remain open until Tuesday, July 28, at 11:59 PM ET (or while supplies last).

Critical Note: No On-Site Badge Sales!

Please plan ahead! Badges will NOT be sold on-site at the convention. If you show up at the center without purchasing online beforehand, you won’t be able to get onto the show floor.