LVL UP EXPO 2026 brought competitors, collectors, and fans together in Las Vegas. The event ran April 24–26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, and it has ended as of September 30, 2026. [1] [2] [3]
If you’re checking whether you can still plan a visit, the short answer is no: the listed dates have passed.
Who the event was for
LVL UP EXPO describes itself as an event for competitors, collectors, and fans, bringing together people from different backgrounds around creativity, passion, and competition. [1] That broad mix makes the event relevant whether you follow competitive gaming, collect gaming-related items, or simply enjoy being part of a fan community.
For example, you might have been interested in attending as a competitor, browsing as a collector, or joining other fans. The event’s description makes clear that it was not framed for only one kind of attendee. [1]
The 2026 dates and status
The 2026 edition was scheduled for April 24–26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall. [2] [3] Its listed dates are now in the past, and the event is marked as ended. [3]
For now, treat the dates as a record of when this edition took place rather than as a schedule for another year.
What could you find at the expo?
LVL UP EXPO’s listings show fighting-game competitions, but those events are only one part of an expo that also welcomes collectors and fans.[1][4]
Fighting-game events on the listing
If you were looking for a bracket to follow or enter, start.gg displayed events for Street Fighter 6 and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.[4] Those examples give you a sense of the competitive side: one listing names Street Fighter 6, while the other names Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.[4]
The start.gg page also showed 1,195 attendees alongside its event listings.[4] Treat that as attendance information attached to the tournament page, not a complete measure of everyone who attended the expo; the page is centered on tournament events.[4]
A game title appearing in a listing is useful when you want to check whether a specific competitive scene was represented. For example, a Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising player could use the listing to identify that game among the posted events, while a Street Fighter 6 fan could look for its event details on the same platform.[4]
More than tournaments
You didn’t have to be a competitor to fit the event’s wider invitation: LVL UP EXPO describes itself as an event for competitors, collectors, and fans.[1] That broader framing leaves room for people drawn to collecting or to the community around games, as well as players focused on brackets.[1]
So, if tournaments aren’t your main draw, think about what you’d want to explore as a collector or fan rather than treating the start.gg page as a full picture of the expo. The tournament listing is a useful place to spot named game events and its displayed attendee count, while the event description speaks to a wider mix of interests.[1][4]
For a concrete example, you might follow a Street Fighter 6 event and also browse with a collector’s interest in mind; the event description welcomes both competitors and collectors.[1][4] A fan who isn’t entering a bracket can still see themselves in the event’s stated audience, without assuming that every activity at the expo appears on the tournament page.[1][4]
How did the tournament side work?
Tournament details were organized by individual game events, with prize-pool information shown for some listings, so use the specific event page when you need details for a particular bracket. [4] For example, start.gg lists Street Fighter 6 with a $5,000 prize pool and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising with a $1,000 prize pool. [4]
Formats and event listings
Liquipedia lists Super Smash Bros. Ultimate singles and doubles as tournament formats for the event. [5] That gives you a quick sense of the formats included, but it is not a substitute for checking a specific bracket’s listing if you need to confirm its details.
When you’re comparing events, treat each game listing as its own entry rather than assuming the tournament page gives every detail for every bracket. For example, a game title may have its own prize-pool line, while another listing may focus on its format. Check the relevant event page for the game and bracket you care about.
Check the specific event before relying on details
Don’t treat a tournament listing as a complete schedule, results archive, or full prize breakdown. Before making a plan around a particular game, open that event’s listing and confirm the information you need there.
This matters if you’re deciding which bracket to follow, looking for a particular format, or reviewing who placed where. A listing that names a game or format is a useful starting point, not a reason to assume all event-specific details are included. [4][5]
What should visitors know about the venue?
The venue listing identifies LVL UP EXPO 2026’s location as the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, at 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. [2][3] If you’re using a map or arranging a drop-off, enter the full street address and confirm the venue details before you travel.
The event’s 2026 admission tickets were listed through Tixr. [2] The listing here does not provide a ticket price or confirm current availability, so don’t rely on an old search result or saved page to decide what admission will cost or whether tickets are on sale.
Planning for a future edition
Treat the 2026 venue and ticket listing as a reference, not a promise that a future edition will use the same arrangements. Before you book a hotel, plan a route, or set aside time for specific activities, check the event’s current official details for its dates, venue, admission, schedule, and travel logistics.
For example, verify the venue address against the current event information before choosing where to stay, then check the schedule closer to your visit so you can plan when to arrive. If admission or travel details are unclear, confirm them through the event’s current information rather than assuming the 2026 listing still applies.
Questions readers may still have
Was LVL UP EXPO 2026 in Las Vegas?
Yes. The event was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall in Las Vegas. [2][3] If you were checking whether the listing referred to a different city or venue, those details identify the Las Vegas location.
Can you still attend LVL UP EXPO 2026?
No. The event listing marks the 2026 event as ended, so you can’t attend that edition now. [3] If you’re looking for an in-person event to attend, check for current event announcements rather than relying on an ended listing.
Are exact ticket prices or a complete attendee schedule available here?
No exact ticket prices or complete attendee schedule are provided here. For archived details, check the event listings; use the relevant listing to confirm any specific information you need before making plans.
What should you check if you’re researching the event after it ended?
Start with the event listing that matches your question: venue details, ticket information, or event timing. For example, if you’re comparing old event information with a future edition, verify the future edition’s own listing instead of assuming its details will match 2026.
If you’re documenting the 2026 event, keep archived details clearly labeled as historical. That helps you distinguish information about an event that has ended from details you would use to plan a future visit.
What to take away from the 2026 listing
The key verified details are April 24–26, 2026, and the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. [2][3] If you’re looking back at the event, keep those dates and venue together; if you’re planning around a future edition, treat it as a separate event and check its own details rather than carrying these forward.
That distinction matters when you start making plans. A date range from one year is not a booking window for the next, and a venue listing for 2026 is not a guarantee about where a later expo will take place. Before arranging a trip, check the future edition’s event information for its dates and ticket details. For example, don’t book travel based only on the April dates here; first confirm that the edition you want to attend has announced its own schedule and admission information.
When a future event is announced, compare its details with your plans before buying tickets or setting travel dates. That simple check helps you avoid relying on old information when deciding whether—and when—to go.