Retro World Expo 2026

September 12 - 13, 2026

Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT

Retro World Expo (RWX), is the premier gaming convention in the Northeast.

RWX is known for its massive marketplace, expansive eSports tournaments, free play arcade, gaming area, Pokemon, YuGiOh, and Magic tournaments, live professional wrestling, cosplay, game shows, live music, YouTube and industry guests and panels

Our marketplace has over 175 vendor booths selling video games, tabletop gaming, TCG, comics, anime, Pokemon© cards, the 80s/90s collectibles, indie developers, t-shirts, handmade items, and more!

Children ages five and under are free with a paid ticket purchase

Paid parking is available at the garage attached to the Connecticut Convention Center, or on-street parking may be available.

All tickets are non-refundable

T-shirts and merchandise purchased as part of a bundle package can be picked up the day of the show at the Will Call area under the registrant's name.

RetroWorld Rumble eSports fighting tournaments require a ticket to RetroWorld Expo and separate registration through start.gg (see link on home page)

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

www.retroworldexpo.com

Product Details

All tickets will be sent via email. Please print or show the QR code on your phone at the ticket booth check in the day of the event to receive your passes to the show. 

If you purchased tickets that have T-Shirts or Merchandise they can be picked up at pre-registration along with your tickets there. You can bypass the general ticketing booth areas and go straight to Will Call

If you purchase a Saturday or Sunday ticket and would like to upgrade to a Weekend or other ticket package go to your ticket email and click Upgrade

Kids 5 and under are free with a paid ticket purchase

Tickets are non-refundable. Please contact us if you have any issues