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Pinball Convention & Expo

Pinball Expo 2026

Pinball Expo 2026 brings the long-running international pinball convention to Schaumburg, Illinois, with hundreds of free-play machines, manufacturers, vendors, seminars, tournaments, special exhibits, and organized factory tours.

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
Hundreds of pinball machines available for free play
Manufacturers, vendors, seminars, tournaments, and autograph programming
Homebrew and custom-game exhibits
Separate Bumper Blast welcome event and organized pinball factory tours

Official event photography

Inside Pinball Expo 2026

Pinball Expo tournament participants celebrating together — Tournament participants celebrate at Pinball Expo.

Colorful pinball-themed cup art display at Pinball Expo — Creative displays are part of the wider Expo experience.

Family cosplay attendees enjoying Pinball Expo — 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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