Pinball Expo 2026
- Dates
- Wed–Sat, October 14–17, 2026
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- Location
- Schaumburg, Illinois
- Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
A pinball and arcade show: machines on freeplay, manufacturer and parts booths, and a restoration-minded crowd.
Last verified September 21, 2026 · Verify before you go — organisers change dates, hours, and halls.
What to expect on the floor
- Floor mix: machines on freeplay, manufacturer and parts booths, playfield art, and a restoration swap area.
- Who it's for: players and machine owners. Skip it if you are hunting paper collectibles.
- What to hunt this cycle: arcade & pinball — check the Heat Index before you set a ceiling.Retro games heat
- Prep: bring earplugs and comfortable shoes; freeplay days are long.
- Fly vs drive: Schaumburg is a fly-in-worthy stop for this format if you are buying seriously; otherwise treat it as a regional drive.
Tickets, shops, and nearby dates
Tickets & hours
Sold and published by the organiser. We link out instead of republishing prices and hours that change between editions.
Official ticket page ↗Shops near the venue
Independent shops around Schaumburg on the Gem Hunter map, for the day before or after.
Open the store map →Pinball Expo 2026 — the details
When is Pinball Expo 2026?
Pinball Expo 2026 runs Wed–Sat, October 14–17, 2026. Those dates are published by the organiser; we re-check them against the official site and stamp the page with the date of that check.
Where is it?
Pinball Expo 2026 takes place in Schaumburg, Illinois at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Venue details come from the organiser; entrances, parking, and hall assignments can change between editions.
What kind of show is this?
A pinball and arcade show: machines on freeplay, manufacturer and parts booths, and a restoration-minded crowd.
What do collectors actually buy here?
Floor mix: machines on freeplay, manufacturer and parts booths, playfield art, and a restoration swap area. Who it's for: players and machine owners. Skip it if you are hunting paper collectibles. We do not publish table counts or vendor lists we cannot source — the organiser's exhibitor list is the authority.
Is VIP or early entry worth it?
Early-entry and VIP tiers change what is still on the tables when general admission opens, which matters most at pinball & arcade show events. We do not list prices or tiers here because they change per edition — check the official ticket page and decide against your own want list.
Official source
Dates, hours, tickets, and exhibitor information should be confirmed on the organiser's official site. Age of Millennials tracks this event as a signal for collectors — signals, not appraisals.
Pinball Expo 2026 FAQ
- When is Pinball Expo 2026?
- Wed–Sat, October 14–17, 2026.
- Where is Pinball Expo 2026 located?
- Schaumburg, Illinois — Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
- Are the dates confirmed?
- Yes — these dates come from the organiser and were last checked on September 21, 2026. Dates can still change, so verify before booking travel.
- Is this a comic con, card show, or something else?
- A pinball and arcade show: machines on freeplay, manufacturer and parts booths, and a restoration-minded crowd.
- Where do I confirm tickets and hours?
- On the organiser's official site. We link out rather than sell tickets, and we do not republish ticket prices or hours that can change between editions.
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