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The Midwest Gaming Classic is the largest all-encompassing gaming trade show in the Midwest!
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The Midwest Gaming Classic is the largest all-encompassing gaming trade show in the Midwest, and it's back... March 31st-April 2nd, 2023!

09/09/2026

The Midwest Gaming Classic Team is heading to Vintage Computer Festival Midwest this weekend at the Schaumburg Convention Center! We will have a booth setup alongside JJGames.com!

VCF is a gathering of collectors, hobbyists and curious observers who enjoy tinkering with the computers of decades past. For more information head to vcfmw.org!

09/02/2026

🎮 Northern Wisconsin gamers, this one is for you!

Our friends at Heroes Venture Arcade have brought plenty of gaming fun to the Midwest Gaming Classic, but you can experience even more at their home arcade in Two Rivers, Wisconsin!

From retro classics and pinball to modern arcade games and family-friendly fun, Heroes Venture is a great destination for your next gaming adventure.

Gather your crew, chase some high scores, and check them out

08/28/2026

🎮 Missing the Midwest Gaming Classic?

You don’t have to wait until next year to get your arcade fix! Check out our friends at The Garcade in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

With a huge collection of classic arcade games, it’s the perfect place to relive the MGC fun, chase some high scores, and enjoy a great day of gaming with friends and family!

Check them out online at thegarcade.com

08/23/2026

That’s a wrap on 2D Con 2026!

A huge thank you to the entire 2D Con team for having us out this weekend. This continues to be one of our absolute favorite conventions to attend, and we always have an incredible time!
It was also great catching up with so many familiar faces and meeting everyone who stopped by to say hello. ❤️

Now it’s time to head back to MGC HQ and get back to work preparing for Midwest Gaming Classic 2027!

Thanks for an awesome weekend, 2D Con. See you next time!

08/17/2026

The MGC Team is heading to Bloomington, Minnesota this weekend for 2D Con, and we’re bringing plenty of arcade and pinball games with us!

2D Con is an annual celebration of gaming that welcomes players from all backgrounds for a weekend filled with games, community, and fun. Organized by an incredible team of volunteers, the event brings people together through their shared passions while raising money for charity.

Come play some games and spend the weekend with us! Grab your tickets now at 2DCon.net. We can’t wait to see you there!

08/14/2026

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

The Largest Gaming Event is BACK!

Video games, pinball, tabletop gaming, esports, cosplay, live entertainment, vendors, special guests, tournaments, and so much more. The Midwest Gaming Classic brings every corner of gaming together for one unforgettable weekend!

Take a look at what’s waiting for you in 2027, then tag your friends and start planning your trip to Milwaukee.

This is more than an event. This is where all gamers come home. ❤️

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at MidwestGamingClassic.com/attend

07/27/2026

🚨 Calling all vendors! 🚨

Vendor applications are officially open for the 2027 Midwest Gaming Classic!

Showcase your products, games, artwork, collectibles, and more in one of the largest and most exciting gaming vendor halls around. This is your opportunity to connect with thousands of passionate gamers, collectors, and fans throughout an unforgettable weekend in Milwaukee!

Our Vendor Hall sells out every single year, so don’t wait to secure your space. Submit your application today at midwestgamingclassic.com/vendors 🎮

07/17/2026

We’ve been a little quiet over the past few weeks, but there’s plenty happening behind the scenes as we begin building the 2027 Midwest Gaming Classic!

Before we reveal what’s next, we’re looking back at some of our favorite moments from this year. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, exhibited, and helped make MGC a place where all gamers can come home.

We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2027! Tickets are on sale now at MidwestGamingClassic.com/attend and it all goes down April 23-25, 2027 at the Baird Center in Downtown Milwaukee, WI!

Grab your tickets early for the largest gaming event of the year!

05/13/2026

Still thinking about Midwest Gaming Classic? So are we.

Here are even more photos from an unforgettable weekend at the Baird Center. From retro games and pinball to cosplay, guests, tournaments, and everything in between, this year was something special.

Thank you again to everyone who came out and made the 25th anniversary incredible. More photos and memories are still on the way.

05/05/2026

Still feeling those post Midwest Gaming Classic blues? We are too.

Here are some more photos from the weekend to help get you through the week. What was your favorite part of the show this year?

And don’t forget, tickets are already on sale for the largest gaming event of 2027, happening April 23–25 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. Get your tickets now at midwestgamingclassic.com/attend

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400 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53203

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Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/

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