Best Gaming & Comics Trade Shows in the United States

28 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

The Event Scout catalog currently lists 28 Gaming & Comics trade shows in the United States with editions in 2026 & 2029. Together they host an estimated 5,867 exhibitors, led by IAAPA Home (an estimated 1,305 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Expo Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Austin Convention Center. Events run across 11 regions including California, Colorado and Florida.

What counts as a Gaming & Comics trade show: Gaming & Comics trade shows and conventions cover interactive entertainment and fandom — video, computer and electronic games, esports, betting and amusement gaming, plus comics, manga, anime, cosplay and pop-culture events.

Top Gaming & Comics trade shows in United States

Upcoming Gaming & Comics trade shows in United States

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Frequently asked questions

How many Gaming & Comics trade shows are there in the United States?
Event Scout currently tracks 28 Gaming & Comics trade shows in the United States, with editions in 2026 & 2029.
When is Gaming & Comics trade-show season in the United States?
By start date, most tracked Gaming & Comics trade shows in the United States run in May and November.
What is the largest Gaming & Comics trade show in the United States?
Measured by estimated exhibitor count, the largest tracked event is IAAPA Home, with an estimated 1,305 exhibitors.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

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