PAX Unplugged 2026 Badges Are On Sale Now
Badges for PAX Unplugged 2026 officially went on sale today, August 13! If you’re planning a trip to Philadelphia this December, now’s the time to lock in your spot.
PAX Unplugged is returning to the Pennsylvania Convention Center December 4 to 6, 2026, for three days of board games, card games, RPGs, and everything else tabletop gaming has to offer.
What Your Badge Gets You
One badge covers everything, including:
- Full access to the expo hall, exhibitor exclusives, and show specials
- Panels from industry professionals, creators, and fellow fans
- The First Look area, where you can try imported games not yet available in the U.S.
- The board game library and freeplay areas
- Show features like PAX Together and Omegathon
- Tournaments, competitions, and workshops
- Live RPGs with GMs running every table
- Game demos and playtesting for titles still in development
- Studio and brand experiences
Badge Prices
Early bird pricing is in effect now:
- 3-Day Badge: $112.34 ($101.99 + $5 service fee + 5% sales tax)
- Friday: $52.50
- Saturday: $55.65
- Sunday: $52.50
New this year, PAX Unplugged has added dedicated kids tickets:
- 3-Day Kids Badge: $47.25
- Kids Friday / Saturday / Sunday: $21.00 each
Key Dates to Know
- August 13, 2026: Badges go on sale
- October 14, 2026: Badge mailing deadline, your last chance to have a badge shipped to you
- October 22, 2026: Early bird pricing ends, and it’s also your last chance to be considered for Omegathon
- Week of November 30, 2026: On-site badge prices increase
If you’re on the fence, the smart move is buying before October 22 while early bird pricing holds.
Badges are available now at unplugged.paxsite.com.