IT BEGINS TODAY:
WELCOME TO PAX EAST 2026!
IT BEGINS TODAY: WELCOME TO PAX EAST 2026!
Trust your gut, it’s not too late: Come play games all weekend.
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
Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210
Expo Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Each Day
Show Dates & Hours
Thursday, March 26: 10:00 AM - Midnight
Friday, March 27: 10:00 AM - Midnight
Saturday, March 28: 10:00 AM - Midnight
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Badge Pickup Hours
You can pick up your badges before the day you’re attending. Bring a photo ID and the email you ordered with.
Wednesday (March 25th): 8:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday (March 26th): 8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday (March 27th): 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday (March 28th): 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday (March 29th): 8:00am – 5:00pm
WATCH LIVE
THURSDAY SCHEDULE SPOTLIGHTS
GEARBOX MAIN THEATER SHOW
FROM NO WAY TO AAA: A VOICE ACTOR’S JOURNEY
WICKED PISSAH GAMES: THE MOST BOSTON GAME
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE SHOW!
KICK OFF PAX EAST WITH XALAVIER NELSON JR.
SEE YOU AT 11:00 AM IN MAIN THEATRE
We’re thrilled to welcome Xalavier Nelson Jr. as the Storytime Speaker for PAX East 2026. From leading Strange Scaffold to helping create 18 games in just 6 years, Xalavier’s creative output is legendary.
PAX FEATURES
SIDE QUESTING DONE RIGHT
At a show about games, it’s only right we have little spots where there are more features (and games) to be explored. Take a peek below at some of the extras we’ve built in for you!
THEME PARK MUSIC COULD NEVER
Come see our concerts - admission included with your PAX Badges
FEATURED EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
