# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Illinois Game Con 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Illinois Game Con is the biggest annual gaming convention in the state, featuring hundreds of tables of new and vintage video games, consoles, gamer merch, artists, and trading cards! Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 9am-5pm at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, IL for an amazing family-friendly summer gaming blast!

Check out the game & TCG vendors, regional artists, play original games with our independent developers, grab snacks and drinks, and enjoy delicious local food trucks. Our free-play retro game room has tons classic consoles, gaming inspired fair-style games and VR! Enjoy projected retro console tournaments GoldenEye and Halo 3 as well as modern Super Smash, Mario Kart and tournaments!

New this year is our outdoor stage where you can listen to live video game music from the band Arc Impulse, participate in our cosplay contest, enjoy trivia, and more! Relax with your friends and discover your new favorite board game in our free rental library. Show off you gaming skills at our Challenge Mode game area where you can complete challenges for prizes!

Returning is our famous Super Smash Summer Slam live wrestling match! Real wrestlers in the ring dressed as your favorite smash characters, ready to rumble! Morning and afternoon shows are $10 each per show and only $5 for kids!

Tickets for the Illinois Game Con are just $20 for adults, $10 ages 5-15, 4 & under free! Family Passes are now available for $50 and Early Access Passes are now only $40! Follow us on Facebook for updates. More ticket and Early Access Pass info can be found on our website at illinoisgamecon.com. See you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/illinois-game-con-2026/200029828519619
- **Event Categories**: tournaments, contests, sports, business, food-drinks, art, kids, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 487

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1106 Interstate Center Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61705
- **lat**: 40.49214
- **long**: -89.04663
- **full address**: 1106 Interstate Center Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61705

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Illinois Game Con 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Illinois Game Con 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Illinois Game Con 2026 takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1106 Interstate Center Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61705.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Illinois Game Con 2026?
  - **A:** Illinois Game Con 2026 is organized by Illinois Game Con.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Illinois Game Con 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 480+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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