Updated 16 October 2026
Pinball’s event calendar has a major show underway this weekend, with tournaments and conventions coming up around the world. Here are a few dates for your diary.
Pinball Expo 2026 — Schaumburg, Illinois
Pinball Expo runs from 14–17 October 2026 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. It features hundreds of games on free play, vendors, seminars, tournaments and factory tours. The convention hall runs through Saturday night, with the Flip Out tournament finals scheduled for Sunday 18 October.
Official Pinball Expo website · hours and admission · event schedule
UK events coming up
For UK players, the Random Flips UK Pinball Events page currently lists the Spacebar Pinball Tournament in Sunderland on 25 October and Custard Cup II at The Pinball Factory in Birmingham on 1 November. Check the linked organisers for entry and schedule details.
More shows to look forward to
- Dutch Pinball Open Expo — 13–15 November 2026, Veldhoven, Netherlands. Expect tournaments, free-play machines, seminars and vendors. Friday access is limited to VIP weekend ticket holders, so check the organiser’s details before travelling. Official event information.
- Melbourne Pinball Expo — 13–15 November 2026 at the Matthew Flinders Hotel in Chadstone, Victoria, Australia. The organiser lists more than 100 machines, with games on free play as part of admission. Official event information.
- Pincinnati — 4–6 December 2026 at the Holiday Inn Eastgate in Cincinnati, Ohio. The convention advertises more than 120 machines, free play with admission, vendors and tournaments. Official event information.
- Texas Pinball Festival — 19–21 March 2027 in Frisco, Texas. The festival features pinball, tournaments, seminars and special guests. Official Texas Pinball Festival website.
Event dates, schedules and admission rules can change. Check each organiser’s website before making travel plans. Know of another major pinball event we should list? Get in touch with Random Flips.
