Best Gaming & Comics Trade Shows in the United States
23 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 23 Gaming & Comics trade shows in the United States with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 2,679 exhibitors, led by MEGACON Orlando (an estimated 658 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Expo Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Orange County Convention Center West Concourse and Austin Convention Center. Events run across 12 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
MEGACON Orlando
20–23 May 2027~658 exhibitorsFAN EXPO Boston
7–9 Aug 2027~600 exhibitorsGlobal Gaming Expo
28 Sep 2026307 exhibitorsAnime Expo 2026
2–5 Jul 2027287 exhibitorsThe Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show
20–22 Jan 2027283 exhibitors- 11–13 Sep 2026~227 exhibitors
GalaxyCon Raleigh
4–6 Jun 2027~53 exhibitorsSXSW Conference & Festivals
15–21 Mar 2027~37 exhibitorsGen Con
2 Aug 2027~26 exhibitorsPintastic Pinball & Game Room Expo
8–10 Apr 202722 exhibitors
Upcoming Gaming & Comics trade shows in United States
Global Gaming ExpoFlagship28 Sep 2026Las Vegas, US28 Sep 2026Las Vegas, US307Fact
MEGACON OrlandoInternational20 May 2027Orlando, US20 May 2027Orlando, US658Estimate
Anime Expo 2026National2 Jul 2027Los Angeles, US2 Jul 2027Los Angeles, US287Fact
The Sports Licensing & Tailgate ShowRegional20 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US20 Jan 2027Las Vegas, US283Fact
SimRacing Expo Charlotte 2026 durin Memorial Day WeekendNational21 May 2027Charlotte, US21 May 2027Charlotte, US18Fact
FAN EXPO BostonNational7 Aug 2027Boston MA, US7 Aug 2027Boston MA, US600Estimate
AnimeInternational16 May 2027Towson, US16 May 2027Towson, US
Game Developers Conference (GDC) Festival of GamingSmall9 Mar 2027San Francisco, US9 Mar 2027San Francisco, US13Fact
Pintastic Pinball & Game Room ExpoSmall8 Apr 2027Marlborough, US8 Apr 2027Marlborough, US22Fact
Gen ConNational2 Aug 2027Indianapolis, US2 Aug 2027Indianapolis, US26Estimate
SXSW Conference & FestivalsSmall15 Mar 2027Austin, US15 Mar 2027Austin, US37Estimate
GalaxyCon RaleighSmall4 Jun 2027Raleigh, US4 Jun 2027Raleigh, US53Estimate
Anime CentralNational14 May 2027Rosemont, US14 May 2027Rosemont, US
MEGACON OrlandoNational20 May 2027Orlando, US20 May 2027Orlando, US
Indiana Comic ConventionSmall4 Jun 2027Indianapolis, US4 Jun 2027Indianapolis, US10Estimate
CJU HomeSmall14 Sep 2026Santa Barbara, US14 Sep 2026Santa Barbara, US
Anime Midwest, Chicago's favorite anime conRegional2 Jul 2027Rosemont, US2 Jul 2027Rosemont, US
PAX Aus9 Oct 2026Melbourne, US9 Oct 2026Melbourne, US
Denver Christmas Show6 Nov 2026Denver, US6 Nov 2026Denver, US
American Film Market10 Nov 2026Los Angeles, US10 Nov 2026Los Angeles, US
EsportsTravel Summit8 Jun 2027Tulsa, US8 Jun 2027Tulsa, US
FanX Salt Lake Comic & Pop Culture Convention24 Sep 2026Salt Lake City, US24 Sep 2026Salt Lake City, US
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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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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