
PAX West 2026
A North American gaming culture event covering video games, tabletop and esports for game brands, publishers and fan community channels.
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Exhibitors
Visitors
Oh man, it’s so much to type, and my wrist kind of hurts. I’ll tell you what, you can read all about it right here!
Great question! Start here and go forward.
You can subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on your preferred social media for some highlights and updates on what’s happening. Check all our social channels here. Are you on Discord? We’re pretty active there too, and you can connect with other PAX attendees as you prep for the show. Join the PAX Official Discord Server.
PAX is a show for all-ages. We will flag certain schedule items with 13+ or 17+ at times if there is sensitive content. Children under 7 are welcome for free with an adult, and children aged 7-12 are welcome to attend with a Kids badge (accompanied by a badge-holding adult).
We would love you to! As a general rule, you can absolutely take photos/video as long as you can do it without obstructing pathways and preventing people from moving around. We ask that if you’re doing so, you respect the spaces around you and the people who are the subjects - ask kindly and respect if someone tells you no. P.S. We love seeing the show through your eyes - sharing is caring, so don’t forget to tag us!
In short, yes, you’re very likely to appear on camera. This could be in an official (PAX Photographers) or unofficial (other attendees) capacity because PAX is in the public domain We reserve the right to film and photograph areas of the show for marketing and other internal use. For more details, please refer to our terms of participation.
Mostly. Strollers are not permitted in the Expo Hall, but they are fair game everywhere else.
We have medical badges available for those who may need assistance. Medical badges provide entrance to panels, expo hall, and other events provided any associated line has not already been capped to capacity. Email us at paxquestions@reedexpo.com for more information.
All Panels are first-come, first-served and access to all panel content comes free with your PAX badge. Be sure to keep tabs on panel lines via the PAX Mobile App.
Generally we clear the room after every panel with one exception - Friday morning between Storytime Session and the Penny Arcade Q&A. That’s the one instance where you don’t have to leave your seat. There may be other exceptions, but those exceptions are few and far between...refer to the schedule, once available, for additional information.

PAX West 2026
A North American gaming culture event covering video games, tabletop and esports for game brands, publishers and fan community channels.
Area
Exhibitors
Visitors
Oh man, it’s so much to type, and my wrist kind of hurts. I’ll tell you what, you can read all about it right here!
Great question! Start here and go forward.
You can subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on your preferred social media for some highlights and updates on what’s happening. Check all our social channels here. Are you on Discord? We’re pretty active there too, and you can connect with other PAX attendees as you prep for the show. Join the PAX Official Discord Server.
PAX is a show for all-ages. We will flag certain schedule items with 13+ or 17+ at times if there is sensitive content. Children under 7 are welcome for free with an adult, and children aged 7-12 are welcome to attend with a Kids badge (accompanied by a badge-holding adult).
We would love you to! As a general rule, you can absolutely take photos/video as long as you can do it without obstructing pathways and preventing people from moving around. We ask that if you’re doing so, you respect the spaces around you and the people who are the subjects - ask kindly and respect if someone tells you no. P.S. We love seeing the show through your eyes - sharing is caring, so don’t forget to tag us!
In short, yes, you’re very likely to appear on camera. This could be in an official (PAX Photographers) or unofficial (other attendees) capacity because PAX is in the public domain We reserve the right to film and photograph areas of the show for marketing and other internal use. For more details, please refer to our terms of participation.
Mostly. Strollers are not permitted in the Expo Hall, but they are fair game everywhere else.
We have medical badges available for those who may need assistance. Medical badges provide entrance to panels, expo hall, and other events provided any associated line has not already been capped to capacity. Email us at paxquestions@reedexpo.com for more information.
All Panels are first-come, first-served and access to all panel content comes free with your PAX badge. Be sure to keep tabs on panel lines via the PAX Mobile App.
Generally we clear the room after every panel with one exception - Friday morning between Storytime Session and the Penny Arcade Q&A. That’s the one instance where you don’t have to leave your seat. There may be other exceptions, but those exceptions are few and far between...refer to the schedule, once available, for additional information.
