First Time At The Show?
Is this your first visit to UK Games Expo?
Unsure what you will discover? This page offers a glimpse, but remember to download the progressive app on your phone and pick up a show programme and map pack when you arrive at UKGE 2026.
The show programme will offer you some great tips and advice on what to visit at the show, and the map pack will help you find it. To help you plan, we have some handy links below.
Explore the Trade Halls
With over 700 exhibitors, our trade hall is a vibrant place to explore the world of games.
Learn to Play new games
You can demo games at many stands, or find tables in open gaming to start playing.
Play Tomorrows Games Today
The Playtest Zone is an area specifically designed to allow designers and members of the public to test new games in the pileline.
Why not take in a show?
Enjoy a break with our live entertainment shows that combine comedy, audience participation, and gaming.
Enter a tournament
The UK Games Expo hosts tournaments for card games, board games, and wargames.
Delve into History
Visit the Living History Encampment on the lawned area between the Hilton Hotel, Pendigo Lake and the NEC to experience life in AD 60 and 950.
Get dressed up
Have your picture taken with our cosplayers or maybe have a go yourself.
Lots of space for gaming
There is always a need for space to just sit down, grab a game and get playing. We have 4000 seats in this space and a large library of games.
Have a snack
There are many options to keep you fed and hydrated throughout the UK Games Expo.
Help comes in a blue shirt
If you need assistance, our dedicated team of volunteers are here for you.