YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS…

Day one of PAX East is finally here! There’s still time to call out - limited badges for Thurs, Fri, and Sun are available!

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ABOUT PAX

PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. No matter your preferred genre or platform, if you love games, welcome home.

LOCATION & HOURS

Show Location

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210

Show Dates & Hours

Thursday, May 8: 10:00 AM - Midnight
Friday, May 9: 10:00 AM - Midnight
Saturday, May 10: 10:00 AM - Midnight
Sunday, May 11: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Expo Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Each Day

Badge Pick-up Hours

Wednesday, May 7: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, May 8: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday, May 9: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 10: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 11: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

MORE SHOW INFO

WATCH LIVE

If you missed a panel, previous show, or just want to relive the excitement of when you were last at PAX, watch at your leisure on YouTube!

CHECK OUT THE STREAMING SCHEDULE

DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP

Your key to PAX East is PAX Nav, Presented by Zenni. Use the app for up-to-date maps and schedule listings, Exhibitor highlights and show specials, play PAX XP, and browse our over 3000 available games to play all over the show.

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GETTING TO THE SHOW

Driving to PAX? Book your parking spot ahead of time with SpotHero.

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Staying nearby? Check the shuttle schedule to see if you can hitch a ride, or look at public transit info.

SHUTTLES AND TRANSIT

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

THURSDAY

Mafia: The Old Country Developer Panel: Family Takes Sacrifice

THURSDAY

Kit and Krysta Podcast: Live!

FRIDAY

Penny Arcade Make-a-Strip!

FRIDAY

Ify Nwadiwe’s Nerd Decathalon!

PANELS

We strive to elevate all aspects of the culture around gaming, and perhaps nowhere is that more evident than our panels, with the full schedule available about a month prior to each event.

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EXPO HALL

This hall is packed with exhibitors ranging from AAA publishers and developers behind the latest blockbuster games, to the innovative indie teams disrupting the industry.

VIEW EXHIBITOR LISTING

OMEGATHON

We’ve selected champions from the audience to compete against each other for your amusement, but beware, the road to the Final Round of the Omegathon is paved with tears and broken dreams. Nah, honestly it’s really great for everyone. See for yourself!

EXPLORE CONSOLE FREEPLAY

PANELS

We strive to elevate all aspects of the culture around gaming, and perhaps nowhere is that more evident than our panels, with the full schedule available about a month prior to each event.

SEE THE SCHEDULE

EXPO HALL

This hall is packed with exhibitors ranging from AAA publishers and developers behind the latest blockbuster games, to the innovative indie teams disrupting the industry.

VIEW EXHIBITOR LISTING

TABLETOP FREEPLAY

Open seating across hundreds of tables, and a lending library stocked with thousands (literally!) of games we’ve collected over the years. If the huge variety gives you choice paralysis, just ask any of our Enforcers around the Library for suggestions!

EXPLORE TABLETOP FREEPLAY

SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE

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WISHLIST THE EXPO HALL ON STEAM!

Shop, demo, and wishlist games exhibiting at PAX East all weekend.

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WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR BADGE?

Concerts – Happening Thursday and Friday night

See this year’s concert lineup for PAX East 2025—where we bring together some of the best musicians in gaming and adjacent spaces.
Cosplay Lounge

Are you an avid cosplayer, excited to appreciate the cosplay of other avid fans at showcases, or interested in getting involved yourself? We’ve got meetups, panels, and a lounge with workshops you can explore while you’re at the show!
Arcade Freeplay: No tokens, all gameplay

You read that right — your PAX badge saves you from endless amounts of quarters weighing down your pockets. Just walk up and start a new game in our room full of arcade games. Head down to Room 153AB to take advantage of every cabinet and deploy the absolutely sick combos to wreck your friends with.