QuakeCon 2026

Founded in 1996, QuakeCon has grown from a local gathering of Quake (and id Software) fans to one of the most distinguished festivals in gaming with a massive BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party. Welcoming more than 10,000 gamers to Dallas, TX, the annual event offers a wide range of activities, including presentations, tournaments, panels, exhibits, and sneak peeks of Bethesda’s upcoming titles and announcements. QuakeCon has always been about great games and great friends, but it’s also about providing attendees with opportunities to donate, support, and help others through partnerships with numerous charitable organizations.

For three decades, QuakeCon has been the place where friendships are forged over frag counts, sleep schedules disappear, and the glow of RGB lights up the night. In 2026, we’re leveling up the legacy with the ultimate Bring Your Own Computer experience.

Join thousands of gamers from across the globe at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, for a legendary weekend of non-stop gaming, community, and celebration. From August 6–9, the BYOC hall will be alive 24/7 with tournaments, freeplay, meetups, tabletop gaming, contests, giveaways, and unforgettable moments you simply can’t experience anywhere else.

Whether you’ve been hauling your rig to QuakeCon since the CRT days, or this is your very first LAN, this is the year to be part of history. Expect special anniversary energy, throwback vibes, and the same unbeatable community spirit that’s defined QuakeCon for 30 years.

So pack your PC, wrangle those cables, load up your favorite games, an

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