# Gaming Events in Kansas City, KS | Esports & Tournaments

- **Subtitle**: Find gaming events in Kansas City, Kansas — esports tournaments, LAN parties and gaming meetups. Browse upcoming competitions and register to play or watch.
- **Category**: Gaming Events
- **Display Name**: Gaming events
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From esports tournaments and gaming competitions to LAN parties, board game nights, tabletop RPG sessions, trivia challenges, and casual multiplayer meetups, there's a gaming event for every kind of player. Whether you're looking to compete, discover new games, connect with fellow gamers, or simply have fun with friends, explore the best gaming events happening near you and online. Find upcoming gaming tournaments, video game events, console gaming nights, PC gaming competitions, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, chess tournaments, card game meetups, and more—all in one place.

## Gaming Events Events in Kansas City

- **Event Name**: Mario Kart N64 Tournament
  - **Description**: The race is back on Tuesday, August 18th at 7 PM. Join Up-Down and our friends from Odell Brewing for a Mario Kart 64 Tournament. No entry fee, no pressure, just bring your skills (and your own controller, if you want).

All skill levels are welcome. Come
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  - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/mario-kart-n64-tournament/200030512797212
  - **Venue**: 101 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Smash Fridays, Presented by Spotlight KC
  - **Description**: 🎮🔥 Spotlight KC Presents: Smash Fridays at Pawn & Pint! 🔥🎮

Join us every Friday night for an evening of competitive and fun Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gameplay, live from the second floor of Pawn & Pint!

🕖 Starts at 7:00 PM every Friday
$10 entr
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/smash-fridays-presented-by-spotlight-kc/200030562988331
  - **Venue**: 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106
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  - **Categories**: virtual
- **Event Name**: Music BINGO WEDNESDAY 7p | The 913 - Kansas City KS  @LeaderboardGames
  - **Description**: The 913 - Kansas City KS hosts Music BINGO Game Night on WEDNESDAY at 7p - Join us for great music, food, fun and PRIZES! Use your phone to get your Music BINGO Game Card - FREE to Play but you have to Play to WIN PRIZES!

Music Bingo is a twist on the tr
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Aug 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/music-bingo-wednesday-7p-the-913-kansas-city-ks-leaderboardgames/200030569395326
  - **Venue**: The 913
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- **Event Name**: Meeple-A-Thon 2026
  - **Description**: MEEPLE-A-THON 2026 DATES AND LOCATION ANNOUNCED! 

BEHOLD MEEPLE PEOPLE!

Meeple-A-Thon is leveling up! Join us for our 2026 board gaming convention in downtown Kansas City at Bartle Hall from November 6-8th! 

Kansas City's Largest Board Game Convention
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    - Count: 260
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/meeple-a-thon-2026/200029460810802
  - **Venue**: Bartle Hall Convention Center
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: Open Play Dungeons and Dragons
  - **Description**: Open Play D&D? Say less! 
Looking for adventure? We've got the table ready, just bring your 
party and roll for initiative!

- Players: Pay-to-play at the door and jump into one-shot adventures and ongoing quests
- DMs: Play Free and earn store credit
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/open-play-dungeons-and-dragons/200030556894005
  - **Venue**: 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Magic the Gathering: Commander Night
  - **Description**: Join us every Thursday night for laid-back Magic: The Gathering – Commander action!

✅ Free to play
💎 Get a rare card just for showing up
🎁 Compete for door prizes, presented at 8:30pm
🍕 Food, drinks, and MTG products available on-site
⚖️ Need a ruling? J
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/magic-the-gathering-commander-night/200030247420502
  - **Venue**: 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106
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- **Event Name**: Level One - Pokémon TCG
  - **Description**: Join us for Pokémon TCG nights on Thursdays starting at 6:00PM! Free participation for casual open play players with promos available for those playing!

We will also be hosting casual tournaments for players to test their decks. There will be pack prizin
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/level-one-pokémon-tcg/200030420281837
  - **Venue**: 400 Grand Boulevard ste 420, Mound City, KS, United States, Kansas 64106
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  - **Categories**: pokemon, tournaments, sports
- **Event Name**: RPG Free Play
  - **Description**: Heroes Wanted! Join us for Free Play Dungeons and Dragons, or any other RPG, every Saturday afternoon!

Doors open at 11:00am with Free Plays running through 5:00pm. We provide character sheets, pencils, loaner dice sets and support books, all we need is
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/rpg-free-play/200030453356537
  - **Venue**: 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106
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- **Event Name**: Show-Me Showdown Warhmmer 40k Championships
  - **Description**: EVENT DETAILS:
Lord Marshal/ITC
>160 PLAYERS
>3 DAY 7 ROUND EVENT 
>2000 Points Chess Clocks will be used at the top 15 tables 
Chapter Approved Missions will be used 

Friday 
Check in: 12noon -12:50pm
Round 1: 1pm - 4pm
Round 2: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/show-me-showdown-warhmmer-40k-championships/200029323721740
  - **Venue**: Kansas City Convention Center
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Game Night
  - **Description**: Come play one of several of nature themed games such as Wingspan or Evolution, no experience with the games required, just friendly fun
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/game-night/200030507729650
  - **Venue**: Hays Public Library - Kansas Room
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- **Event Name**: Show-Me Showdown Age of Sigmar Championships
  - **Description**: 60 PLAYERS
2 DAY 5 ROUND EVENT 
2000 Points 

Saturday 
Check In: 8am - 8:50am
Round 1: 9am - 12pm
Lunch: 12pm - 1pm
Round 2: 1pm - 4pm
Round 3: 4:15pm - 7:15pm

Sunday 
Round 4: 9am - 12pm
Lunch: 12pm - 1pm
Round 5: 1pm - 4pm
Awards: 4:15pm
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    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/show-me-showdown-age-of-sigmar-championships/200030534345428
  - **Venue**: Kansas City Convention Center
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  - **Categories**: Sports

## Trending Events in Kansas City

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  - **Description**: 2026 Sept 30 - Oct 12 Get ready to explore wild Tanzania and meet gorillas up close in Uganda (option to extend).
  - **Venue**: Cultural Wanderer
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- **Event Name**: J Cole at T-Mobile Center
  - **Venue**: T-Mobile Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre
  - **Venue**: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre
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  - **Description**: Get ready to have a funky good time when the Heart of America Hotdog Festival, presented by Hy-Vee, returns with a sizzlin musical lineup!About this EventWe’re GRILLIN’ & GROOVIN’ again at the 2026 Heart of America Ho
  - **Venue**: National WWI Museum and Memorial
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- **Event Name**: Eric Clapton at T-Mobile Center
  - **Venue**: T-Mobile Center
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- **Event Name**: NFL Preseason: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks
  - **Venue**: Arrowhead Stadium
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- **Event Name**: PARKING: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots
  - **Venue**: Arrowhead Stadium Parking Lots
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- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson at Morton Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Morton Amphitheater
- **Event Name**: Guns N Roses at Morton Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Morton Amphitheater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Gaming Events events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** Mario Kart N64 Tournament (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at 101 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108), Smash Fridays, Presented by Spotlight KC (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106), Music BINGO WEDNESDAY 7p | The 913 - Kansas City KS  @LeaderboardGames (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at The 913), Meeple-A-Thon 2026 (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 08:00 am at Bartle Hall Convention Center), Open Play Dungeons and Dragons (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106).
- **Q**: What Gaming Events events are happening in Kansas City today August 18, 2026?
  - **A:** Mario Kart N64 Tournament (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at 101 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108), Open Play Dungeons and Dragons (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106).
- **Q**: What Gaming Events events are happening in Kansas City this weekend August 21–23, 2026?
  - **A:** Smash Fridays, Presented by Spotlight KC (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106), RPG Free Play (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106).
- **Q**: What Gaming Events events are happening in Kansas City in August 2026?
  - **A:** Mario Kart N64 Tournament (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at 101 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108), Smash Fridays, Presented by Spotlight KC (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106), Music BINGO WEDNESDAY 7p | The 913 - Kansas City KS  @LeaderboardGames (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at The 913), Open Play Dungeons and Dragons (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106), Magic the Gathering: Commander Night (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106).
- **Q**: How can I find Gaming Events events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Gaming Events events in Kansas City on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Gaming Events events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Gaming Events events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Gaming Events events in Kansas City include 101 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108, 613 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64106, The 913.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Gaming Events events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Gaming Events events in Kansas City include Up-Down Kansas City, Pawn and Pint-Official, Leaderboard Games - Trivia & BINGO.
- **Q**: Are there any online Gaming Events events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Gaming Events events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Gaming Events events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** Follow the Gaming Events category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Gaming Events events are listed in Kansas City.

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