20-02-2025
Midwest Gaming Classic, the longest-running gaming convention in the U.S., returns to Milwaukee in April
Thousands of gamers will descend into Milwaukee this spring to attend one of the biggest gaming conventions thrown in the country.
The annual convention, which began in the early 2000s, features more than 10,000 games, 200 vendors and 100 industry guests — making it the "largest and longest running all-encompassing gaming event," according to its website.
Here's what to know:
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Location: Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Date: Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6
Time: Varies by day
There are several different admission packages for the event, including:
"Very Important Gamer" 3-day package: $180
Three-day general admission: $110
Saturday and Sunday general admission: $70
Friday night preview admission: $50
Saturday general admission: $55
Sunday general admission: $30
To buy tickets, visit the event's website.
Some of the 10,000 game offerings include:
Arcade video games
Pinball
Tabletop board games
Trading card games
Crane games
You can book parking in advance at the Baird Center through SpotHero.
You can view more transportation options on the trade show's website.
Amy Schwabe contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Midwest Gaming Classic 2025 in Milwaukee: Tickets, parking, schedule
