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Pinball Convention & Expo
Pinball Expo 2026
Pinball Expo 2026 combines a large free-play hall with manufacturers, vendors, seminars, tournaments, exhibits, a welcome party, and organized factory tours in Schaumburg.
Dates
October 14, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Venue
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Location
Schaumburg, Illinois
Organizer
Pinball Expo
Status
Scheduled
Event overview
What to know
October 14-17, 2026 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Convention hall hours are noon-11:00 p.m. Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-midnight Friday, and 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Sunday morning on Saturday night
Kids age 10 and younger receive free convention-hall admission
Bumper Blast runs Wednesday evening at Enterrium
Jersey Jack Pinball tour is Thursday, October 15; Stern Pinball tour is Friday, October 16
Saturday includes the 1:00 p.m. autograph session and an 8:00 p.m. pinball-machine door-prize drawing
The detailed 2026 seminar and tournament schedules remain under development
Bumper Blast runs from 7:00-10:00 p.m. on October 14, with a 6:00 p.m. start for international attendees; admission includes a buffet and three-hour game card, and Enterrium does not accept cash at the venue during the event information posted by Expo organizers elections? Wait typo no.
Official event photography
Inside Pinball Expo 2026
Tournament participants celebrate at Pinball Expo.Creative displays are part of the wider Expo experience.Pinball Expo is promoted as a family-friendly public event.
Watch before you go
Official event video
Pinball Expo official event promo
Published by PinballExpo.
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