Great Lakes Gaming Convention

16/09/2026

Is this the most unique event for gamers? 🎮

Join us at Dow Diamond, for two days of video game tournaments, TCG competitions, and robotics in an outdoor venue!

Between events, grab something from the concessions, enjoy the stadium facilities, watch main events on the video board, or bring the family to explore our Kid Zone. 🍿

Adult Tickets: $10
Youth 5-12: $5
Kids 4 & under: FREE
🎟️ greatlakesgamingconvention.com/tickets

15/09/2026

Team captain of the 2026 Riptide champions is attending GLGC, to compete in our $2,500 open singles tournament.

We have top regional and global Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players in a competition you won’t want to miss.

Tickets available now: greatlakesgamingconvention.com

12/09/2026

A new challenger approaches... 🤖

There is still time to join the battle for a combined SSBU prize pool of $5,000. Compete in our Open Singles tournament, or sign your program up for Collegiate Crews! 💥

Learn more: start.gg/glgc2026

01/09/2026

The Kirby King is registered. ✅

Join JeJaJeJa in the battle for $2,500 in our Smash Singles, September 26th at Dow Diamond.

Registration is open to everyone, don't miss your chance ➡️ start.gg/tournament/great-lakes-gaming-convention-2026/event/smash-ultimate-singles/overview

31/08/2026

We’re excited to be working with The Stadium Frankenmuth to bring Trading Card Gaming to the Great Lakes Gaming Convention. Sign up for the tournaments below!

We are thrilled to be participating in the Great Lakes Gaming Convention at the beautiful Dow Diamond in Midland, MI. This is an eSports convention organized by The Great Lakes Loons on Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th. There are many facets to this weekend of fun, including high....

31/08/2026

49th in the world and ready to defend his home turf. 💪

Kurama is a top SSBU competitor from Northwood Esports, and is registered for GLGC Smash Open Singles, are you? 👀

Register here: start.gg/tournament/great-lakes-gaming-convention-2026/event/smash-ultimate-singles/overview

30/08/2026

The only convention where gamers can touch grass. 🌿🎮

Watch premier collegiate Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate teams compete for thousands of dollars, then explore even more throughout the weekend!

🤖 Robotics & STEM
🎓 Scholarship opportunities
🃏 Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Riftbound Tournaments
🎤 Industry Panels & Vendors

Join us at Dow Diamond, September 26–27: greatlakesgamingconvention.com/tickets

25/08/2026

The world’s #18-ranked Palutena player is coming to GLGC! 👀

Lui$ will represent Northwood Esports in both SSBU Singles and Collegiate Crews at Dow Diamond, September 26–27. Each tournament features a $2,500 prize pool. 💵

Register for SSBU Singles now 👉 start.gg/GLGC2026

24/08/2026

Our final collegiate Rocket League teams are locked in! 🔒🎮

Congratulations to the first teams to qualify for the Great Lakes Gaming Convention LAN:
🚗 Lesly University
🚗 Lubbock Christian University
🚗 Mount Aloysius College
🚗 University of Akron Blue
🚗 University of Akron Gold
🚗 University of Florida
🚗 University of Tennessee
🚗 Waukesha County Technical College

See you at Dow Diamond, September 26th & 27th. 🏆

22/08/2026

Ready for more GLGC qualifier action? 🚗💥

Tune in tonight at 8:00 PM ET to see who will be joining us at LAN…

📺: Twitch.tv/Kevdogcasts