Gaming Expo

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2026

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo combines a substantial free-play arcade and pinball floor with console gaming, tabletop play, tournaments, vendors, panels, and guests in Atlanta.

Dates: July 31, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Venue: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center and Cobb Galleria Centre
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Organizer: Southern-Fried Gaming Expo
Status: Scheduled

Event overview

What to know

More than 400 arcade and pinball machines promoted by the organizer
Three-day expo across the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center and Cobb Galleria Centre
Tournaments, vendors, panels, and guest programming
Pinball and arcade game-bringer program
Public hours are 3 PM to midnight Friday, 10 AM to midnight Saturday, and 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday

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