General admission tickets priced at $10, as many as seven different gaming tournaments to be held
Tickets for the Great Lakes Gaming Convention on September 26-27, 2026, at Dow Diamond are now on sale. Adult general admission tickets (ages 13+) are $10; youth tickets (ages 5-12) are $5; and children ages four and under are free all weekend. VIP tickets are available for $45. All ticket options can be purchased at greatlakesgamingconvention.com.
Set inside the unique atmosphere of Dow Diamond, the Great Lakes Gaming Convention is a dynamic gaming and esports festival designed to unite gamers, esports enthusiasts, families, and industry professionals for a groundbreaking experience. By combining competitive gaming, top-tier entertainment, insightful educational panels, and robust community engagement, GLGC aims to establish itself as a premier event that not only entertains but also fosters connections and drives significant economic impact. This landmark event is poised to leave a lasting legacy in the Great Lakes Bay Region and set a new standard for gaming and esports festivals.
The full slate of tournaments includes:
• Rocket League Collegiate Invitational ($5,000 Prize Pool)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Collegiate Crews ($2,500 Prize Pool)
• Rocket League High School Invitational ($5,000 SVSU Scholarships/$1,500 Prize Pool)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Open ($2,500 Prize Pool)
• Mario Kart World Open ($750 Prize Pool)
• MLB The Show 26 Open ($750 Prize Pool)
• Pokémon Open ($250 Prize Pool minimum)
With over $100 in value, VIP ticket purchasers will receive:
• Admission to Saturday & Sunday
• Waived Tournament Entry Fee for one (1) Open Tournament (Super Smash Bros., MLB The Show 26, Magic: The Gathering, or Pokémon)
• Exclusive VIP Lounge Access with Light Snacks and Drinks
• Two (2) 32oz Fountain Soft Drink Vouchers
• 25% Discount on all Food & Beverage Purchases
• 25% Discount on GLGC Merchandise
• Exclusive Access Times for Racing Simulators
• Five (5) Raffle Tickets for GLGC Raffle
Additional entertainment throughout the weekend includes live main stage programming, interactive free to play areas, on-field games and activities, a Kids Zone with face painting, balloon animals, and inflatables, and FIRST Robotics Demonstrations. GLGC will also offer educational opportunities focused on the rapidly growing gaming and Esports industries. Panel topics will center around: Careers in Esports and Gaming, Opportunities in Scholastic Esports, Broadcasting and Content Creation, Game Development and Design, Collegiate Esports Opportunities, Technology and STEM Education, Growing Michigan’s Tech Economy, and Event Production and Marketing.