Where Games,
Creators, and Fans Meet.
October 24-25, 2026
The International Centre, Mississauga, ON.
what to expect
Exhibitors
Explore hands-on showcases from studios, brands, and communities bringing games, gear, and more to life.
indie game zone
Discover fresh, playable demos from emerging and veteran indie teams, meet the devs, and find your next favorite game before everyone else.
Beyblade Tournament & Freeplay
Let it rip! Jump into the Beyblade Free Play area to battle other fans, test your skills and get some practice in before entering our Beyblade Tournament.
Resident Evil Fan Meetup
Meet the Resident Evil Toronto community, grab a photo at our RE photo wall, meet Craig Burnatowski, the voice of Albert Wesker in Resident Evil 4 Remake, and play classic Resident Evil games, including light gun titles.
Meet key cosplayers bringing characters the you know & love to life for unforgettable photo ops.
Miss Behaviour’s Horror Indies
Step into the strange and unsettling world of indie horror with Miss Behaviour! Get hands-on with five unique games including Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game, Don’t Fret, Terrible Lizards, It Has My Face, and more.
Esports Tournaments
Electric Clash is an official Challenger Event for the TEKKEN World Tour 2026, bringing international competitors to VGLX for a weekend of Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with finals on the Main Stage.
Game Experiences
Hands-on experiences, playable demos, and interactive play zones.
Toronto Koi Roster Reveal
Toronto Koi Roster Reveal
Creator Lounge presented by ViralCollab
Come hang out with some of your favourite creators, voice actors and cosplayers in the Creator Lounge by ViralCollab! Stop by to say hello, snap a photo and meet the personalities behind the games, characters and content you love.
Artist Alley
Support creators and snag prints, pins, charms, and custom commissions inspired by your favorite games.
Pokémon at VGLX
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! VGLX is packed with Pokémon activities all weekend long, from scavenger hunts and mini-games to crafts, photo ops, card collecting and more. Whether you want to catch ’em all, make something of your own or hunt for your next favourite card, there’s something for Pokémon fans of every age.
Proxy Party – make your own Pokémon cards
Turn yourself, your pet, your favourite character or just about anything into your very own Pokémon card! Proxy Party lets you create a custom card right at VGLX and take home a one-of-a-kind addition to your collection.
Participation is $25
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Pokémon are hiding all around VGLX and we need Trainers to find them! Explore the show, track down every hidden Pokémon and snap a photo of each one. Find them all and show us your photos to redeem a special prize!
Catch that Pokémon!
Keep your eyes open because you never know when a Pokémon might appear at VGLX! Different Pokémon mascots will pop up throughout the weekend, giving Trainers a limited chance to say hello and grab a photo before they disappear.
Katzer’s Pokémon stand
Get up close with Pokémon brought to life through crochet! Visit Katzer’s Pokémon Stand to discover an incredible collection of life-size, accurately scaled crocheted Pokémon and grab some unforgettable photos with your favourites.
TCG Pavillion by CSC
Collectors, this one’s for you! Explore the TCG Pavilion presented by CSC to browse Pokémon cards from a variety of vendors, hunt for cards missing from your collection and trade with fellow fans. Whether you’re chasing a grail or just getting started, there’s always another card to discover.
About VGLX
A giant playground for gaming fans. Feed your inner geek with games, cosplay, creators, tournaments, merch, and more.
VGLX (Video Game Live Expo) is a fan-first gaming convention packed with playable demos, esports, indie games, collectibles, cosplay, creator meetups, tabletop gaming, and live experiences across one massive weekend in Mississauga.
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