Are kids free?

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Yes! Kids Under 10 are Free with paid accompanying adult, 18+.

What's the schedule?​​

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Please see individual ticket types for applicable hours by ticket type.  CGC is September 11 - 13, 2026. 

Will there be ATMs onsite?​

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​Yes.​​​​

Will there be internet available?​

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Public internet access will be available in common areas as a courtesy. Vendors are responsible for providing their own internet connection for transactions and other business-critical activities.

For the "Special Guests", do we have to pay to meet them?​

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Select "Special Guests" may charge for photographs, autographs, etc. which are at their discretion. 

But what is there to do?

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CGC is Ohio's largest weekend of everything gaming - featuring a massive free-play arcade, video game consoles, vendors, pinball and so much more! Experience it all!​

How much is parking?​

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Parking is available in city and available lots in downtown Cleveland. CGC does not control parking pricing unfortunately.​​​

Is the building handicap accessible?​

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Yes, of course!​​​

Where can I stay up-to-date with the show?​​

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Find us on Facebook for all the latest news and content for CGC: www.facebook.com/clevelandgamingclassic​​

Can I just buy my tickets at the door? Do I have to buy them online?

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We strongly recommend buying online for pre-sale pricing. Plus who wants to spend time waiting around in a line? Boring... Get in and play some games!

What's there to do there?

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​Are you kidding me? An onsite arcade, pinball, special guests, main stage programs, kids' programs, photo opps, tournaments, collectibles, massive vendor expo, toys, comics, crafts, cosplay & so much more!

Is there food and beverage onsite?​

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​Yes, food and beverage will be onsite. We'll also have select food truck vendors in addition to normal concessions. Alcoholic beverages may also be purchased at the venue.

Can I cosplay? What are the rules?​

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Yes! We love cosplayers! Come on out and participate in our cosplay contest or just have fun. Full details, rules and FAQ for Cosplay will be posted.​

Is it all just video games? 

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Absolutely not. CGC is Ohio's largest weekend of EVERYTHING gaming. That means, tabletop games, trading card games and pretty much any kind of game you can imagine!​

Where is the show? 

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​Huntington Convention Center​

300 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, OH

Can I volunteer to be part of the show team?

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Yes! We are always looking for helpers for the show, who want to be part of our super-cool crew. Email us at tickets@gamecleveland.com for volunteering.

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Do I need to print off my tickets if I bought them online?​

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Nope. Who wants to deal with paper?!? You can scan on your phone or use your ticket confirmation from GrowTix/Leap Conventions.​​

How much is it to play the arcade games & pinball?

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Nothing, all the games in our massive arcade are FREE!​​​