Louisville Arcade Expo

07/01/2026

03/27/2026

Make sure to stop by and see The 8-Bit Guy, David Murray! He’s got a table full of goodies as soon as you walk onto the show floor. Also, catch his panel tonight at 7pm on the main stage. His content a must-watch for fans of retro computing and classic gaming!

03/27/2026

Arcade! Pinball! Consoles! That’s what we’re all about! We can’t wait to share all the retro treasures with you at Louisville Arcade Expo 2026. Doors are now open… come on down to the Triple Crown Pavilion today from 2pm to 11pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm. See you soon!

03/25/2026

🟡 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Pepper II (ColecoVision) 🟡

Step into a true retro classic! We’re running a 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗜 tournament on the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 — and it’s all about fast moves and high scores.

🗓 Sunday @ 2:00 PM
📍 Main Stage

💲 $2 Entry
🎟 Purchase your tournament ticket at the Info Desk

This will be a time-based high score challenge — you’ll have a limited window to rack up as many points as possible. Smart routes and quick decisions will separate the winners from the rest!

📅 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
March 27–29
📍 Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🎟 https://louisvillearcade.com

03/25/2026

🎭 Event Announcement – Costume Contest 🎭

Get ready to suit up and take the stage! The Louisville Arcade Expo Costume Contest is back for 2026 — and we can’t wait to see what you bring.

🗓 Saturday, March 28th @ 6:00 PM
📍 Main Stage (Main Room)

Open to ages 15 and up

Whether you're repping classic arcade, anime, sci-fi, or gaming icons — this is your moment to show off your creativity, craftsmanship, and stage presence. Bring the energy and wow the crowd!

A panel of mystery judges will be picking the winners across multiple categories:

🏆 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 – $250
🎤 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 – $100
👥 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 – $50
🛠 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣 – $50
🎨 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 – $50
🕹 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥 – $50

👉 Planning to compete? Be at the Main Stage by 5:45 PM for sign-in and lineup.

📅 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
March 27–29
📍 Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🎟 Tickets & info: https://louisvillearcade.com

03/25/2026

🚨 Pinball players, this one’s for you… 🚨

Stern Pinball Insider Connected is back at the Louisville Arcade Expo — and yes, there’s a brand new badge to earn! 🎉

🏆 Play Stern machines at the show and unlock an exclusive LAX 2026 Insider Connected badge! 🏆

Here’s how to grab it:
🔹 Log into your Insider Connected account
🔹 Find the Stern machines at the Tilt Amusements booth
🔹 Play and unlock your limited-edition event badge

And while you’re there… don’t miss Pokémon Pinball on the floor this year — whether you’re chasing badges or chasing high scores, we’ve got you covered. ⚡🎯

📅 Louisville Arcade Expo 2026
📍 March 27–29 | Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🎟️ Tickets & info: https://louisvillearcade.com

Don’t miss it — once the show’s over, this badge is gone for good.

03/24/2026

⚠️ TICKET SCAM WARNING ⚠️

We see this every single year — scammers posing as fans with "extra tickets for sale" in our comments. They are FAKE. Do not send anyone money for tickets through comments, Messenger, or anywhere other than our official site.

🎟️ Official tickets → louisvillearcade.com/tickets

Anyone offering tickets in the comments will be removed and reported. Don't let a scammer ruin your LAX weekend — buy only from us directly.

March 27–29 is almost here — we can't wait to see you! 🕹️

03/20/2026

⚡🎯 Pokémon Pinball Raffle – Gotta Win ’Em All! 🎯⚡

Take part in our Pokémon Pinball Raffle and you could win a brand new Stern Pokémon Pro Pinball Machine!

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Saturday morning at the show
🕗 Drawing Saturday, March 28th at 8PM at the Main Stage
👉 Must be present to win!
💲 $10 per entry — Cash only
💰 Not ready to take it home? A $2500 cash option is available instead of the machine
❤️ All proceeds benefit the Kentucky Humane Society

Don’t miss your chance to catch the ultimate prize!

03/10/2026

🍄 Happy MAR10 Day! 🎮

March 10 means one thing: it's Mario's day. And we're already in full Mushroom Kingdom mode over here — because Louisville Arcade Expo is just 17 days away! 🎉

Join us 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳-𝟮𝟵 to play Mario classics on original hardware, challenge friends to Kart races, and celebrate everything that makes gaming great. See you at the finish line! 🏁🔴

💬 What's your all-time favorite Mario game? Tell us below! ⬇️

03/06/2026

The Louisville Arcade Expo is coming March 27-29, 2026!

Tickets available online or at the door!

🎟️ Louisville Arcade Expo 2026 🏆
📍 March 27-29 | Triple Crown Pavilion – Louisville, KY
🌐 More info, tickets, & lodging: https://louisvillearcade.com