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

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GUEST SIGHTINGS AT PAX EAST

Our list of guests is growing! Take a peek at who you’ll see at this year’s show.

SEE THE LINEUP SO FAR

LEARN ABOUT AUTOGRAPHING

CATCH JOCO WITH PAUL AND STORM ON THURSDAY NIGHT!

Now we’re thinking with portals! Catch these talented acts on Thursday night, complimentary with your Thursday or 4-Day PAX Badge.

SEE WHO ELSE IS PERFORMING

FEATURED EXHIBITORS

VIEW ALL EXHIBITORS

PAX TV: WATCH 24/7

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!

WATCH NOW

SO WHAT CAN I DO AT PAX EAST?

PANELS

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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

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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.

SEE ALL EXHIBITORS

OMEGATHON

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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!

CHECK OUT OMEGATHON

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

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

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