Midwest Gaming Classic – Pre-order today!

   at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI

 

Apr 5, PREVIEW NIGHT from 6pm-12am, limited events opened, vendors closed – $45

Apr 6, FULL SHOW! from 10am-8pm – $50

Apr 7, FAMILY DAY from 10am-5pm – $25

Multi-day passes below ($60-175)

 

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Very Important Gamer

Get all the tickets – Friday Night, Saturday, Sunday and the Official After Party!

Get all the swag – special playable NES cartridge namebadge, event lanyard, collectible lapel pin! Even a drink at the After Party!

VIG gets exclusive Vendor Hall access Saturday from 9-9:30am!

Regular tickets are valid only for the 2024 Midwest Gaming Classic. Forever tickets may be purchased for an additional 10% fee and are valid for the current or future Midwest Gaming Classic trade show, provided the tickets have not been previously redeemed.

Our VIG tickets are a $250+ value and do sell out! Buy now to ensure the ultimate MGC weekend!

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2024 Very Important Gamer Package

$175.00

All the tickets, all the swag, and exclusive VIG vendor hall access from 9-9:30 on Saturday! Get the ULTIMATE MGC TICKET before it sells out!

 

 

2024 Very Important Gamer Package **FOREVER TICKET**

$192.50

All the tickets, all the swag, and exclusive VIG vendor hall access from 9-9:30 on Saturday! Get the ULTIMATE MGC TICKET before it sells out! An MGC Forever Ticket is good until used, so if you cannot make it to the show in 2024 for any reason, this ticket is good until redeemed as a VIG ticket at any future Midwest Gaming Classic!

 

 

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Admission

One ticket, all access: free play on thousands of games, included meet and greet sessions, tournaments, panels and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders get early access at 9:30am to the vendor hall on Saturday and select special events on Sunday.

Saturday and Sunday, guests 9 and under are free if accompanied by a paid adult. All guests for Preview Night must have a valid ticket. Vendors are NOT open for Preview Night.

Regular tickets are valid only for the 2024 Midwest Gaming Classic.

Forever tickets may be purchased for an additional 10% fee and are valid for the current or future Midwest Gaming Classic trade show, provided the tickets have not been previously redeemed.

VERY IMPORTANT GAMER

DO ALL THE THINGS

 

Friday Preview Night

Saturday & Sunday Ticket

Extra early Vendor Hall Access

Official After Party Ticket

Exclusive Collectibles

 

$250+ value, yours for only $175!

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2024 3-Day General Admission (Fri Preview, Sat, Sun)

$100.00

General admission to the entire show on Saturday, April 6, 2024, Sunday, April 7, 2024, and Friday Preview Night on April 5, 2024!

For Friday Preview Night, the Game Center, Tournament Zone, and select Community Zone rooms will be open from 6:00 pm to midnight.

Enjoy a full weekend of gaming, tournaments, panels, mingling with industry professionals, special performances, and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders may enter the Vendor Hall early Saturday morning at 9:30 am and select areas early Sunday morning!

 

 

2024 Saturday & Sunday General Admission

$60.00

General admission to the entire show on Saturday, April 6, 2024, and Sunday, April 7, 2024!

Enjoy a full weekend of gaming, tournaments, panels, mingling with industry professionals, special performances, and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders may enter the Vendor Hall early Saturday morning at 9:30 am and select areas early Sunday morning!

 

 

2024 Friday Preview Night Admission

$45.00

Get to play things first with fewer people than Saturday or Sunday.  The Game Center, Tournament Zone, and select Community Zone rooms will be open from 6:00 pm to midnight on Friday, April 5, 2024.

 

 

2024 Saturday General Admission

$50.00

General admission to the entire show on Saturday, April 6, 2024!

Enjoy a full day of gaming, tournaments, panels, mingling with industry professionals, special performances, and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders may enter the Vendor Hall early starting at 9:30 Saturday morning!

 

 

2024 Sunday General Admission

$25.00

General admission to the entire show on Sunday, April 7, 2024!

Enjoy a relaxed day of gaming, tournaments, panels, mingling with industry professionals, special performances, and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders may enter select areas early Sunday morning!

 

 

2024 Official MGC After Party Admission

$50.00

It's the ultimate gamer party following the Midwest Gaming Classic on Saturday night, April 6, 2024! Check out awesome bands, and get to interact with industry professionals in a whole new way! Tickets are limited. The Official After Party is rated M for Mature audiences. Some may find content at this event not kid appropriate. Doors open at 9pm.

 

 

2024 3-Day General Admission (Fri Preview, Sat, Sun) **FOREVER TICKET**

$110.00

General admission to the entire show on Saturday, April 6, 2024, Sunday, April 7, 2024, and Friday Preview Night on April 5, 2024!

For Friday Preview Night, the Game Center, Tournament Zone, and select Community Zone rooms will be open from 6:00 pm to midnight.

Enjoy a full weekend of gaming, tournaments, panels, mingling with industry professionals, special performances, and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders may enter the Vendor Hall early Saturday morning at 9:30 am and select areas early Sunday morning!

 

 

2024 Saturday & Sunday General Admission **FOREVER TICKET**

$66.00

General admission to the entire show on Saturday, April 6, 2024, and Sunday, April 7, 2024!

Enjoy a full weekend of gaming, tournaments, panels, mingling with industry professionals, special performances, and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders may enter the Vendor Hall early Saturday morning at 9:30 am and select areas early Sunday morning!

 

 

2024 Friday Preview Night Admission **FOREVER TICKET**

$49.50

Get to play things first with fewer people than Saturday or Sunday.  The Game Center, Tournament Zone, and select Community Zone rooms will be open from 6:00 pm to midnight on Friday, April 5, 2024.

 

 

2024 Saturday General Admission **FOREVER TICKET**

$55.00

General admission to the entire show on Saturday, April 6, 2024!

Enjoy a full day of gaming, tournaments, panels, mingling with industry professionals, special performances, and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders may enter the Vendor Hall early starting at 9:30 Saturday morning!

 

 

2024 Sunday General Admission **FOREVER TICKET**

$27.50

General admission to the entire show on Sunday, April 7, 2024!

Enjoy a relaxed day of gaming, tournaments, panels, mingling with industry professionals, special performances, and so much more!

Pre-order ticket holders may enter select areas early Sunday morning!

 

 

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2024 Official MGC After Party Admission **FOREVER TICKET**

$55.00

It's the ultimate gamer party following the Midwest Gaming Classic on Saturday night, April 6, 2024 or a future official after party! Get to interact with industry professionals in a whole new way! Tickets are limited.

 

 

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Merchandise

2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Small (S)
$25.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Medium (M)
$25.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Large (L)
$25.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Tall Large (LT)
$28.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Extra Large (XL)
$25.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Tall Extra Large (XLT)
$28.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Double Large (2XL)
$27.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Tall Double Large (2XT)
$28.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Triple Large (3XL)
$28.00
2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Quadruple Large (4XL)
$29.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Small (S)
$25.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Medium (M)
$25.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Large (L)
$25.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Tall Large (LT)
$28.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Extra Large (XL)
$25.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Tall Extra Large (XLT)
$28.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Double Large (2XL)
$27.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Tall Double Large (2XT)
$28.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Triple Large (3XL)
$28.00
2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult] - Quadruple Large (4XL)
$29.00
2024 Event Hoodie - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Small (S)
$50.00
2024 Event Hoodie - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Medium (M)
$50.00
2024 Event Hoodie - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Large (L)
$50.00
2024 Event Hoodie - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Extra Large (XL)
$50.00
2024 Event Hoodie - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Double Large (2XL)
$54.00
2024 Event Hoodie - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Triple Large (3XL)
$55.00
2024 Event Hoodie - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult] - Quadruple Large (4XL)
$60.00
2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie [Adult] - Small (S)
$50.00
2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie [Adult] - Medium (M)
$50.00
2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie [Adult] - Large (L)
$50.00
2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie [Adult] - Extra Large (XL)
$50.00
2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie [Adult] - Double Large (2XL)
$54.00
2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie [Adult] - Triple Large (3XL)
$55.00
2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie [Adult] - Quadruple Large (4XL)
$60.00

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2024 Event Shirt - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult]

$25.00$29.00

Want to get noticed by all the hip and cool people? We can't guarantee that this shirt will do it, but it can't hurt! Our Event Shirts feature a design so awesome, it should do something extra - although we can't tell you what it is yet (because it's still being designed!). If you're not sure what the heck the shirt says, recall a few years back one of our promos, which itself was modelled on a much older Sega promo... Welcome to the Next Level.

 

 

2024 Exclusive MGC shirt

2024 Exclusive Event Shirt [Adult]

$25.00$29.00

Want to get noticed by all the hip and cool people? We can't guarantee that this shirt will do it, but it can't hurt! Our Exclusive Event Shirts feature a design so awesome, it should do something extra - although we can't tell you what it is yet (because it's still being designed!). This is the only dated material we make each year, so if you want to let people know what you did on April 5-7, this is your ticket...

 

 

2024 Event Hoodie - Welcome to the Next Level [Adult]

$50.00$60.00

So, you've decided that you want to wear the coolest shirt in town, but you realized you live in the Midwest which means we might have a giant freaking snowstorm on the Sunday of the show (not that we're bitter) and you want to be warm?! If you're not sure what the heck the shirt says, recall a few years back one of our promos, which itself was modelled on a much older Sega promo... Welcome to the Next Level.

 

 

2024 Exclusive MGC hoodie

2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie [Adult]

$50.00$60.00

So, you've decided that you want to wear the coolest shirt in town, but you realized you live in the Midwest which means we might have a giant freaking snowstorm on the Sunday of the show (not that we're bitter) and you want to be warm?! Then the 2024 Exclusive Event Hoodie might be for YOU! These hoodies are ONLY available via pre-order, so unless you want to be cold, you should order one now!

 

 

2024 Event Poster

$20.00

It's the 2024 Midwest Gaming Classic official show poster! This year's poster is designed by artist Brian Allen of https://www.flylanddesigns.com/, and is his unique take on the show! You can get one (and get it signed by Brian at the show!) by pre-ordering it here!

 

 

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Beastball: MGC Gladiator Edition (Genesis, Must Pick Up At Show)

$60.00

A cross between football, soccer, rugby, and Roman Gladiators, we're excited to debut the long-lost Sega Genesis game Beastball at the Midwest Gaming Classic in 2024 with this exclusive "Gladiator Edition!" Officially endorsed by Steve "Tower" Henneberry of American Gladiators fame, pick your team of genetic warriors and take to the field in this bloody sports battle! Limited to 200, every copy of the game will be signed by Steve "Tower" Henneberry, feature a unique splash screen when powered on that will never be used again, and include an individually numbered collector's coin! Pre-orders must be picked up at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2024.

 

 

Mad Professor Mariarti: Jagfest Edition (Jaguar, Must Pick Up At Show)

$80.00

Help Professor Mariarti defend his five laboratories, as various stuff has come to life as a result of experiments gone wrong in this game that celebrates the Midwest Gaming Classic's roots! That's right, in 2001 MGC was started as a celebration of the Atari Jaguar called "Jagfest," and we're celebrating by bringing Mariarti's adventure to life on the Jaguar for the first time ever! Grab your copy of this game, and get a unique puzzle platformer from days gone by, as well as a Jagfest 2K24 shirt based on our original shirt design from 2001 featuring the game's logo on the front (size L or XL only), and a collector's coin! Limited to 200, Mad Professor Mariarti is a new experience to keep your Jaguar growling! Pre-orders must be picked up at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2024.

 

 

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Wunderling DX: MGC Edition (Switch, Must Pick Up At Show)

$70.00

Dash, jump and fly at full speed through Wunderling: DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! This is an outstanding game, and the MGC Edition is sure to be one of the rarest Switch games there are! Featuring a special Gamers 4 Gamers slip cover with the 2024 show dates on it, an exclusive Wunderling plushie, a dog tag featuring the game and the MGC logo, and an individually numbered collector coin, Wunderling DX is the definitive version of this super cute game! Pre-orders must be picked up at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2024.

 

 

Make Sonic Symphony with the MSO on April 6-7 part of your Midwest Gaming Classic weekend! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.mso.org/concerts/sonic-symphony/.

Join thousands of gamers in Milwaukee for an event you’ll never forget!

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DETAILS

  • Print or use a mobile device to scan your tickets at the trade show to gain admittance
     
  • Up to two children 9 and under are FREE when accompanied by a paid general (adult) admission for Saturday or Sunday
     
  • No refunds or exchanges except as noted. In the case of an event cancellation, refunds will be offered.
     
  • Admissions sold from unauthorized websites (such as eBay, craigslist, and others like it) may not be honored for entry
     
  • Once admission is redeemed, it valid for the same person and may not be transferred. If you remove or tamper with a wristband it will not be replaced and you will not be allowed entry.
     
  • Credit card will be charged at time of purchase.
     
  • All Admissions are inclusive of any necessary taxes.
     
  • Industry alumni subject to change. Admission will not be refunded due to changes.
     
  • NOTE: Forever tickets purchased for the show may be redeemed for a future Midwest Gaming Classic trade show, provided the tickets have not been previously redeemed.
     
  • Trade show date, time, location, and ticket price subject to change.
     
  • Read full ordering and ticket policies
     

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