Vacation-Focused Gaming Event Brings Thousands of Gamers to Florida to Celebrate
Orlando, FL — MAY 20, 2025— GCX (Gaming Community Expo) the video game industry’s only vacation-focused gaming event, is returning to Universal Orlando Resort this July for its 10th anniversary celebration. This year’s event continues its longstanding partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, combining gaming and community with a powerful mission: Gaming Does Good. GCX is powered by purpose. Since its inception, the GCX community has raised over $33 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Taking place July 25–26, GCX merges vacation with hands-on access to unreleased games, panels with leading industry voices, and unforgettable meet-and-greets with gaming’s biggest content creators. Whether you’re a passionate fan, content creator, developer, or industry professional, GCX is a must-attend summer destination.
To cap off the weekend, attendees can enjoy an exclusive after-hours celebration on July 26th with a private park experience in Universal’s Islands of Adventure from 10 PM to 1 AM — a can’t-miss night of thrills and networking.
GCX offers one of the highest influencer-to-attendee ratios in the gaming world. Attendees can meet and interact with some of the biggest names in streaming, including KingGothalion, ProfessorBroman, Darkness429, and hundreds of others.
Several pass options makes the event an accessible one for fans and families:
- Premium Pass – $175
- Weekend Pass – $100
- Single Day Pass – $75
- Kids 10 & Under – FREE
Hotel room blocks at Universal Orlando Resort are also available for those looking to extend their stay and enjoy a full-fledged vacation experience.
Learn more and purchase tickets at https://tickets.gcxevent.com/e/gcx-2025/tickets.
About GCX
GCX is more than just a gaming convention — it’s a celebration of gaming culture, community, and a shared mission to make a positive impact. Whether you’re here to connect with your favorite creators, hang with your crew, try out new games, or just enjoy an unforgettable weekend in Orlando, GCX is the number one place to celebrate everything you love about gaming. And while you’re having a blast, you’ll also be part of something bigger: proving Gaming Does Good by helping support the kids and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through our partnership with St. Jude Play Live.
