- Dates
- Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026, from 11:00 AM
- Venue
- Hall 3, Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai
- Organiser
- IDEX Events, with IGPDA as strategic partner and Government of Maharashtra support
- Tickets
- District app, from ₹249 (needed for ages 4 and above)
- Expected visitors
- 20,000+
- New this year
- MeepleCon board games, The Versus Experience fighting games, Premier League fan zone with live screenings
GamingCon Bharat 2026 is the third edition of Mumbai’s gaming convention, on 17 and 18 October 2026 in Hall 3 of the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO). Organised by IDEX Events with the Indian Game Publishers & Developers Association (IGPDA) and backed by the Government of Maharashtra, it expects more than 20,000 visitors, up from 15,000+ in 2025. New this year are MeepleCon, India’s largest board game convention, a fighting-game zone called The Versus Experience, and a Premier League fan experience.
What’s on
- Free play: PC, console and mobile zones.
- Esports: tournaments on the main stage. Games, formats and prize pools have not been announced yet; this page will be updated.
- The Versus Experience: fighting-game tournaments.
- MeepleCon: tabletop and board games, tournaments and playtesting.
- Premier League fan experience: the Premier League trophy, home kits of all 20 clubs, a Hall of Fame experience, EA SPORTS activations and live match screenings with JioStar. A PL Pass on District gives the first 1,000 holders a Premier League goodie bag with entry.
- IndieVerse: playable games from Indian indie studios.
- Level Up Conference: talks for developers, publishers, investors and policymakers.
- Cosplay, creator meet-and-greets and merchandise.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale on the District app from ₹249. Everyone aged 4 and above needs a ticket. Doors open at 11:00 AM on both days.
Venue and how to get there
The Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO) is on the Western Express Highway in Goregaon East, Mumbai. GamingCon Bharat 2026 is in Hall 3.
Previous editions
GamingCon Bharat 2025 drew more than 15,000 visitors on 29 and 30 November 2025 and hosted JioBLAST’s ALL STARS vs India BGMI event with a ₹10 lakh prize pool. The first edition, GamingCon 2024, was held on 30 November and 1 December 2024. See GamingCon Bharat for all editions.
FAQs
When is GamingCon Bharat 2026?
On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026, from 11:00 AM.
Where is GamingCon Bharat 2026?
In Hall 3 of the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai.
How do I buy GamingCon Bharat 2026 tickets?
On the District app, from ₹249. Everyone aged 4 and above needs a ticket.
What’s new at GamingCon Bharat 2026?
MeepleCon (board games), The Versus Experience (fighting games), and a Premier League fan experience with the trophy, club kits and live match screenings.
Will there be esports at GamingCon Bharat 2026?
Yes. Esports tournaments are part of the programme; the games and prize pools have not been announced yet.
How many people are expected at GamingCon Bharat 2026?
More than 20,000 visitors.
Sources (6)
- GamingCon Bharat returns for third edition (The Tribune) tribuneindia.com
- GamingCon Bharat 2026 to return to Mumbai in October (EventFAQs) in.eventfaqs.com
- GamingCon Bharat 2026 adds MeepleCon (Free Press Journal) freepressjournal.in
- What to expect at GamingCon Bharat 2026 (Free Press Journal) freepressjournal.in
- Premier League brings fan experience to GamingCon Bharat (EventFAQs) in.eventfaqs.com
- GamingCon Bharat 2026 tickets (District) district.in