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Midwest Gaming Classic

Large all-encompassing gaming expo in downtown Milwaukee with thousands of retro and modern video, arcade and pinball games on free play, plus tabletop, tournaments and 200+ vendors.

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Video gaming · Milwaukee, WI

Midwest Gaming Classic is a video gaming convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with verified dates from April 23 through April 25, 2027.

Confirmed
When
Apr 23–25, 2027
Preview night: Fri Apr 24, 2026: Preview Night 6pm-midnight (limited events, vendors closed)
Last full weekend of April
Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm (Family Day)
Where
Baird Center
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203 · Milwaukee County
Directions
Badges
2026: Fri Preview Night $50; Sat $55; Sun $30; Sat+Sun $70; 3-day $110; VIG $190 (+$5 service fee)
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Organized by
25th anniversary in 2026
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What to expect

  • 10,000+ games on free play
  • 350,000+ sq ft show
  • 200+ vendors and 100+ industry guests
  • retro gaming
  • pinball
  • arcade
  • tabletop
  • esports

2026 Confirmed

April 24-26, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

April 23-25, 2027, Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI

Checked Tue, Sept 29, 2026 against the official source.

Programming

  • Tournaments
  • Industry presentations
  • Live entertainment

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.