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SoCal Gaming Expo 2027

  • 2026 edition ran Jun 5–7
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Fri–Sun, June 4–6, 2027
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Location
Pasadena, California
Pasadena Convention Center

A retro game expo: vendor hall of carts, consoles, and CIB games with freeplay rooms alongside.

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Last verified November 1, 2026 · Verify before you go — organisers change dates, hours, and halls.

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// Hunt brief

What to expect on the floor

  • Floor mix: cart, console, and CIB dealers, repro-aware vendors, plus freeplay arcade and console rooms.
  • Who it's for: game collectors who like touching inventory. Skip it if you expect sealed-grail bargains — prices track the public market.
  • What to hunt this cycle: retro gaming — check the Heat Index before you set a ceiling.Retro games heatConsoles heat
  • Prep: know current market prices before you buy, and inspect labels and board revisions on anything expensive.
  • Fly vs drive: a regional drive — worth the day if you are within a few hours of Pasadena.
// Plan the trip

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 Pasadena on the Gem Hunter map, for the day before or after.

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Categories on the floor

Retro Gaming

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// Field notes

SoCal Gaming Expo 2027 — the details

When is SoCal Gaming Expo 2027?

The organiser says 2027 dates for SoCal Gaming Expo 2027 are not set. We show Fri–Sun, June 4–6, 2027 as a placeholder window only.

Where is it?

SoCal Gaming Expo 2027 takes place in Pasadena, California at Pasadena Convention Center. Venue details come from the organiser; entrances, parking, and hall assignments can change between editions.

What kind of show is this?

A retro game expo: vendor hall of carts, consoles, and CIB games with freeplay rooms alongside.

What do collectors actually buy here?

Floor mix: cart, console, and CIB dealers, repro-aware vendors, plus freeplay arcade and console rooms. Who it's for: game collectors who like touching inventory. Skip it if you expect sealed-grail bargains — prices track the public market. 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 retro game expo 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.

// Questions readers ask

SoCal Gaming Expo 2027 FAQ

When is SoCal Gaming Expo 2027?
The organiser says 2027 dates are not set yet.
Where is SoCal Gaming Expo 2027 located?
Pasadena, California — Pasadena Convention Center
Are the dates confirmed?
No. The organiser says dates are not set.
Is this a comic con, card show, or something else?
A retro game expo: vendor hall of carts, consoles, and CIB games with freeplay rooms alongside.
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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