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SEPTEMBER 19 - 21, 2025

OHIO'S THREE-DAY EVENT FOR GAMERS, COLLECTORS, AND FANS ACROSS THE LAND.

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IX CENTER
CLEVELAND, OHIO

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GET OVER HERE!

Join us for Ohio's largest and premier weekend of gaming. For collectors, gamers, cosplay, kids and fandoms of all types - the Cleveland Gaming Classic has it all.

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COLLECTORS

Video games, collectibles, toys, comics, TCG, anime, art, crafts - find it all.

Over 300+ exhibit spaces at CGC.

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SPECIAL GUESTS

Meet legendary special guests and influencers for autographs, photo ops and exclusive meet-and-greets.

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GAMERS

All games are free-to-play all weekend long! Featuring pinball, arcade games, retro video games, tabletop & more. 

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DEVELOPERS

Play games and meet the creative teams behind them. Plus developers earn the chance to take the main stage and win industry awards.

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COSPLAY

Show off your best on our main stage under the lights. Free-to-participate in for kids, teens, adults and groups.

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PARTY

Experience the Preview Party on Friday and stay late for music, games and more on Saturday.

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FOR KIDS

Dedicated kids programming, scavenger hunts, bounce houses and more. Plus kids 10 and under get in free.

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COMPETITORS

Compete in some of our epic tournaments, eSports, Tetris, Tecmo Super Bowl and more.

STAY UP-TO-DATE

Get the latest information and updates so you don't miss a thing at CGC.

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GET YOUR TICKETS

Kids 10 and under get in free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
See individual ticket types for event hours that apply.

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3-DAY

WEEKEND PASS

VALID ALL DAYS +

EARLY-BIRD ACCESS 10AM SATURDAY

Three-day admission to CGC plus includes early-bird admission and souvenir badge. 

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PREVIEW NIGHT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: 6PM - 10PM

Experience CGC first and get your game on with our massive free-play arcade, pinball machines, retro video games, live music and more!

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SATURDAY

GENERAL ADMISSION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: 11AM - 10PM

One-day Saturday admission to CGC.

Does not include early-bird entry at 10AM. 

*Free-play games, arcade, tabletop kids zone, pinball open all hours, vendor sales end at 6PM but the gaming continues with hundreds of games until 10PM

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SUNDAY

GENERAL ADMISSION

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 10AM - 4PM

One-day Sunday admission to CGC. 

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VIP

WEEKEND PASS

VALID ALL THREE DAYS + 

VIP PRIORITY ENTRY & MORE

Experience CGC with VIP-only perks including: 

  • VIP-only priority entry 9:30AM Saturday

  • VIP-only gold wearable cartridge badge

  • 2025 Shirt

  • 2025 Pin

 

LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE

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CONTACT US

Drop us a line here for questions about the show, sponsorships, exhibiting and more. 

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