PAX West

PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.

The ropes have dropped, and our 2026 theme is here! Get ready for an adventure like no other inside the gates of PAXLand.

Two new areas have been added to the PAX campus and your quest log. Discover new games and catch your favorite personalities on the Creator Stage, and find yourself entranced by professional artists in the new PAX Art Hub – applications open now!

Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend celebrating all things gaming at the show, featuring:

-A massive show floor packed wall-to-wall with developers and publishers both local and from around the world, offering hands-on-demos for upcoming highly anticipated titles.
-Insightful in-depth panel discussions led by top industry professionals alongside popular content creators from across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch
-Onstage live events featuring iconic gaming personalities, esports tournaments with cash prizes on the line, and video game music concerts

Show Location:

Arch Building                        Summit Building
705 Pike Street                    900 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101              Seattle, WA 98101