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Pinball Expo & Tournament
Dutch Pinball Open 2026
The 27th Dutch Pinball Open combines a large free-play exhibition with international competition, at least 15 expected homebrew projects, industry exhibitors, lectures, and activities for younger players.
Dates
November 13, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Venue
NH Conference Centre Koningshof
Location
Veldhoven, North Brabant
Organizer
Nederlandse Flipper Vereniging
Status
Scheduled
Event overview
What to know
More than 250 pinball machines, including current manufacturer models
Main tournament qualification runs Friday and Saturday for up to 256 players, followed by a 64-player final beginning Sunday at 09:30
Classic Stern tournament uses more than 20 solid-state Stern machines made from 1977 through 1982; qualifying runs Friday and Saturday, with a 40-player final Saturday evening
Team tournament is scheduled Friday evening for four-player teams, with capacity listed as eight Dutch and eight international teams
Pin Golf tournaments are planned for Saturday and Sunday on ten machines; entry costs €10 and no IFPA points are awarded
Flip Frenzy sessions include Friday 14:00–17:00 and Saturday 11:00–14:00, with additional on-site sessions planned later Saturday and Sunday
Ladies tournament is scheduled Saturday, November 14, from 13:30 to 18:30
The free youth tournament is confirmed for Sunday, November 15. Participants gather at 12:30, on-site registration is available through 12:45, and age-group competition runs approximately 13:00–15:30; event admission is required. Friday admission is restricted to VIP weekend ticket holders, and no Friday tickets will be sold at the door. Keith Elwin is confirmed as a special guest; his appearance schedule remains pending.
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