Classic Game Fest

🎮 Need your Classic Game Fest wristband and want to save 💲?

Skip the line and stop by your local Game Over Videogames store! You can purchase your CGF wristband or pick up an already purchased wristband at your convenience. 🏬

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Plus, kids 10 & under get in FREE with a paid adult.

Don't wait until the event! Prices will GO UP at the door. Get your wristbands ready before July 24-25-26 and SAVE! 🔥

Keep your quarters at home! Free Play Arcades and Pinball return to Classic Game Fest. 🎉

There will be 45 arcades and 15 pinball machines at Classic Game Fest! Play solo or grab your friends to play through that classic arcade that used to eat all your allowance.

🙌 Big thanks to Game Plan Entertainment and The Original Pinballz Arcade for providing the fun!

Your CGF Wristbands grants you unlimited access to the CGF Arcade. Click the Get Tickets button on our page to purchase CGF 2026 Wristbands now!

Retro game tournaments return to Classic Game Fest 2026 🏆

Earn prizes and bragging rights at these free-to-enter tournaments hosted by Eon Gaming & The Analogarhythm Project!

Fighting games, FPS, racing, tennis...there's a tournament for every type of competitor. Start training for the following games:

🥋 Mortal Kombat 9
💥 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
👊 Street Fighter III: Third Strike
🏎️ Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
🎯 Halo 2
⚔️ Super Smash Bros. Melee
💣 Super Smash Bros.
🎾 Mario Tennis

Sign up for each tournament at the EON Gaming and The Analogarhythm Project booths. We can't wait to see the competitions at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas!

DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N. is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX.

Austin native DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N. has been behind the turntables since the age of three, developing a passion for music under the guidance of his father, a respected California hip-hop DJ.

A fixture of the Austin music scene since the early 2000s, R.O.C.K.M.A.N. has shared stages with acclaimed artists including Questlove, Mega Ran, Janet Jackson, and Random Movement. He is also the creator and host of popular events such as Nerdcore Nights, The Friday Night Get Down, DJ Sessions, and the annual SXSW showcase Nerdcore Dayz.

DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N. is the official DJ of CGF 2026. See him perform live at Classic Game Fest. Click the Get Tickets button on our page to order CGF Wristbands now.

Are you coming to Austin for Classic Game Fest from out of town? Consider staying at one of three hotels located within walking distance of CGF at the Palmer Events Center:

Extended Stay America Suites Austin - Downtown - Town Lake
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
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Hyatt Regency Austin (CGF Group Rate Discount Available)
https://ow.ly/rwtP50Z9YN0

If you're driving to the event there will be parking available onsite for $12 a day.

Austin has several transportation options including ride share from Uber and Waymo and public transportation options like buses and light rail from CapMetro.

Channel Awesome is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX.

Channel Awesome is home to some of the internet’s most beloved pop culture and media review content, led by longtime creators Doug Walker and Brad Jones. Since its founding, Channel Awesome has entertained millions of fans through humorous reviews, commentary, and retrospectives covering movies, television, video games, and geek culture.

Doug Walker has been creating online content since 2007 and is best known as The Nostalgia Critic, the iconic character who reviews films and television tied to beloved franchises and nostalgic pop culture. Known for his sharp wit, comedic sketches, and larger-than-life personality, Doug has become one of the internet’s most recognizable reviewers.

Brad Jones is best known as The Cinema Snob, the long-running Channel Awesome series that offers a hilarious and insightful look at cult classics, B-movies, exploitation films, and forgotten cinematic oddities. For nearly two decades, Brad has entertained audiences with his unique blend of humor and film expertise.

Meet the Nostalgia Critic and the Cinema Snob at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas! Click the Get Tickets button on our page to purchase CGF wristbands now!

Abdallah Smash is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX.

AbdallahSmash is a renowned Nintendo Ambassador and one of the leading creators of family-friendly gaming content online. Known for his entertaining gameplay, in-depth guides, reviews, and community-focused content, he has built a dedicated audience of Nintendo fans of all ages.

He also celebrates classic and retro Nintendo games, helping longtime fans relive their favorite gaming memories while introducing new generations to timeless titles. Abdallah brings enthusiasm, expertise, and positivity to every adventure.

Meet Abdallah Smash and see him host the CGF Costume Contest and Game On trivia at Classic Game Fest. Click the Get Tickets button on our page to order CGF Wristbands now!

Brett Weiss is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX.

Brett Weiss Words: Retro Video Game Books & Videos is a longtime gaming journalist, author, and retro gaming historian with more than 25 years of professional writing experience. He has written over a dozen books focused on classic gaming, covering systems such as the NES, Super NES, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, and Sega Genesis.

In addition to authoring books, Brett has written more than 1,600 published articles for outlets including Game Informer, Fangoria, Filmfax, Old School Gamer, and Comics Buyer’s Guide. He also hosts the YouTube series Tales from a Retro Gamer and writes the nationally syndicated Pop Culture Collective column for AntiqueWeek.

Meet Brett Weiss at Classic Game Fest. Click the Get Tickets button on our page to purchase CGF wristbands now!

The Blue Shells of Soul are coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX!

The Blue Shells of Soul are a Texas-based band bringing your favorite classic video game music to life with an energetic fusion of genres including funk, jazz, reggae, Latin, and even progressive metal.

Known for their creative arrangements and dynamic performances, the band transforms iconic gaming soundtracks into fresh musical experiences fans won’t forget.

See The Blue Shells of Soul perform live at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas! Click the Get Tickets button on our page to purchase CGF wristbands now.