Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade reveal badges go on sale next Thursday, May 21, 2026, for PAX West 2026. West Coast’s most-attended gaming event returns to the Seattle Convention Center this Labor Day weekend from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
PAX West 2026 badges go on sale at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET on Thursday, May 21. Four-day badges will be priced at $252.00, while Saturday-only badges will be available for $84.00, Friday or Sunday-only badges for $77.70, Monday-only and BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) for $56.70, and the new Kids 4-Day badges for $56.70 for children up to 12 years old.
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with the biggest names in AAA, indie, and tabletop gaming. The full exhibitor list and schedule lineup will be unveiled in the coming months, featuring music concerts, panels with internet personalities and video game developers, esports tournaments with cash prizes up for grabs, cosplay meetups, console and tabletop freeplay areas, and much more.