Tabletop Gaming Live 2026
Tabletop Gaming Live is BACK for 2026 and you're invited!
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Special Talks & Live Sessions:
Hachette 2026: New Releases & Localisations
Flavien Loisier, CEO of Hachette UK, gives us a sneak peek at the company’s 2026 release schedule (including a couple of exclusive announcements!) and answers your questions, before digging into the nuts and bolts of publishing, localisation and distribution.
How to Make Connections as a Game Inventor
Gareth Edwards (CEO of charity Farplace Animal Rescue and Frog Hall Games) shares insider tips on funding, deals, and networking… while helping animals!
Live play D&D game
Join Rebecca Henderson (@mammameeple IG), Brad and Kate Games (@bradandkategames IG), Iain McAllister and other influencers as they are led on an adventure by Tabletop Gaming editor Matt Chapman!
Bucket List Board Gamers Live
Join the UK’s favourite tabletop podcast for a live record with plenty of laughs and gaming insights.
Dracula’s influence on roleplaying games
Peter Ray Allison (Mythic Echoes) explores how Dracula shaped role-playing games.
Saturday night quiz!
Flavien Loisier (CEO of Hachette UK) and Iain McAllister (formerly of the Giant Brain podcast and the quizrunner for Tabletop Scotland) are your hosts.
Show Opening Times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9.00am - 6.00pm for visitors, publisher and retail stands 9.00am - 10.00pm open-gaming and bar |
| Sunday | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
Ticket Pricing
| Advanced Day Tickets | Advanced Weekend Tickets |
|---|---|
| Adult: £13 | Adult: £20 |
| Young Adult (11–17 years): £10 | Young Adult (11–17 years): £15 |
| Child (10 years and under): Free | Child (10 years and under): Free |
With even more exciting names to be announced, check out the first release of exhibitors:
- Absolute Ascendancy
- Artemis Games
- Asmodee
- BlackVault
- Caesar Ink
- ChaosCurios
- Chaosium Inc
- Clownfish Games
- Company Solutions UK Ltd
- Crusade Supply
- Cubyria Games Ltd
- Dark Sky Dice
- Deep-Cut Studio
- Destiny's Loot Ltd
- Destiny's Workshop
- Discover Games UK
- Effekt Publishing
- Ex Stasis Games Ltd
- Farplace Trading
- Fights and Fancy
- Firestorm Cards
- Fist Bump Games
- Four Score Woodwork
- Garden 55 Crafts
- Geeky Meeples 3D Printing
- Gogledd Gaming (3D Printing)
- Hachette Boardgames UK Ltd
- Heartborn Studios Ltd
- Imagination Gaming
- IronGateScenery
- Jason Jump
- Kraft Lighting Limited
- Lucky Leaf Teas
- Ludus Vulpes
- MADA Group Limited t/a Arcadia Game Tables
- Mantic Entertainment Ltd
- Mindful Gaming CIC
- Nine Lives Game Ltd
- No Drinks On The Table
- Patriot Games Ltd
- Phil's 3D Prints
- Pyramology
- Robert Rose Carpentry Limited
- RuneFable Ltd
- Sceptre Pets and Hobbies LTD
- Schnarf Games
- Slightly Reckless Games
- Strong Point Games Ltd
- Tales at the Threshold Ltd
- Uhrwerk Spiele UK LTD
- Void Scar Miniatures
- Warlocks and Wicks
- WARLORD GAMES LTD
- Wayfarer Games
- WIRD Designs
- Wrenegade Studios Ltd
- ZATU LIMITED
What to Expect at Tabletop Gaming Live 2026:
Special Talks & Live Sessions:
- Dracula’s Influence on RPGs – Peter Ray Allison (Mythic Echoes) explores how Dracula shaped role-playing games.
- Make Connections as a Game Inventor – Gareth Edwards (Frog Hall Games) shares insider tips on funding, deals, and networking… while helping animals!
- Hachette 2026: New Releases & Localisations – Flavien Loisier gives a sneak peek at next year’s games, exclusive announcements, and publishing insights.
- Bucket List Board Gamers Live – The UK’s favourite tabletop podcast records live, with laughs and insights.
- Live D&D Adventure – Watch influencers on a thrilling quest led by Tabletop Gaming editor Matt Chapman.
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Saturday Night Quiz! -Flavien Loisier, CEO of Hachette UK, and Iain McAllister, formerly of the Giant Brain podcast and quizrunner for Tabletop Scotland, will be your hosts.
What to Expect:
- Hands-on Demos from Top Brands – Try the latest releases from Warlord Games, Hachette, and exciting indie designers. Try before you buy!
- Exclusive Trader Deals – Love what you demo? Grab event-only deals and take your new games home instantly.
- Open Gaming & Board Game Library – Play until 10 pm on Saturday. No game? Borrow from our library and discover hidden gems or revisit classics.
- Meet the Makers – Learn tips, techniques, and design secrets directly from the people behind the games.
- Dedicated Family Zone – Age-appropriate games and activities for children, so everyone can join in the fun.
- Something for Everyone – Board games, RPGs, trading cards, miniatures, and more—find your favourite hobby under one roof.
- Food, Fun & Community – Take a break, swap stories, join impromptu games, and soak up the buzz of the event.
- Shop the Best Accessories & Add-Ons – Enhance your collection with expansions, deluxe editions, and more from top traders.
Frequently Asked Questions:
By Train
Doncaster’s main train station is located just two miles away. A free shuttle service courtesy of Tabletop Gaming will available from the station with hours to be confirmed.
By Car
Doncaster Racecourse has excellent links to the motorway via M1 (Junction 32), M18 (Junctions 3 & 4), A1M (Junction 36) and the M62. For Sat Navs, the postcode is DN2 6BB.
3000 free parking spaces are available for visitors. Please note spaces are available on a first-served basis. Spaces are not guaranteed and cannot be pre-booked. Disabled parking is also available.
By Bus
Public buses are available, although these are not associated with Tabletop Gaming. Fares cost from £3 for a single journey and £5 return. Please visit Travel South Yorkshire for more information and plan your travel accordingly.
Tabletop Gaming Live 2026 is hosted at Doncaster Racecourse, a welcoming and inclusive venue for all guests with accessibility requirements.
Whether you’re joining us for a day or the whole weekend, we’re keen to ensure every visit is as easy as possible for all our guests and have incorporated the following accessible features:
-Designated parking close to the main entrance
-The majority of facilities are located at ground level
-Large lifts to all floors
-Accessible toilet facilities throughout the venue
-Induction loop in the main reception
-Part of the Radar National Key Scheme (NKS)
Mobility scooters and chairs are welcome at the venue; we just ask operators to be mindful of other visitors when moving around the site. Assistance dogs are also welcome; however, they must be kept on a lead at all times.
Racecourse staff are on hand to offer any assistance, help and advice you need - before, during and after your race day. If assistance is required on the day, please make yourself known to a member of our stewarding or security team, and someone from Doncaster Racecourse will come to your location. Alternatively, if you can do so, please go to the main reception, located in the County Enclosure. You can also email [email protected].
If you'd like to attend Tabletop Gaming Live 2026 as an exhibitor, sponsor our event or would simply like to learn more about how you can get involved, get in touch with our Commercial Manager, Alex Lyon ([email protected]), to receive our media pack. We can accommodate any stand size for any budget, starting from a 2m x 2m. Stands are charged at £35m².
Tickets are sold through Eventbrite. Once purchased, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your tickets attached. Please bring these with you (either printed or on your phone), as we’ll scan your QR code at the entrance.
Yes, we have on-site food catering. A food court will be available with a variety of options, including choices that cater to different dietary needs.
Open gaming will be available until 10 PM on Saturday, and it will run right up until closing time on Sunday. There will also be an on-site bar so you can grab drinks while you play.
Yes! There will be fun for all ages. Children under 10s go free, while children aged 11–17 require a ticket (£10 for a day, £15 for the weekend). We also have a dedicated Family Zone with activities to keep everyone entertained.
You should have received an email from our team inviting you to book your event day ticket. If you have not received this email, please contact [email protected]
