Tabletop Gaming Live 2026

Celebrate board games and tabletop fun all weekend! Open gaming, exclusive previews, family activities, and games for everyone.

Join us for Tabletop Gaming Live! Hosted by Tabletop Gaming Magazine, this two-day celebration takes place on 14–15 February 2026 at Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire.

🗣️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.
• 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.

🎲 Event Highlights:

✨ Hands-on Demos from Top Brands
Try out the latest releases from names you trust, including big publishers like Asmodee and Hachette as well as exciting indie designers. It is your chance to try before you buy!

💸 Exclusive Trader Deals
Love what you demo? Our traders will offer event-only deals so you can buy the game you try right there at the show.

🎮 Open Gaming and Board Game Library
The open gaming area is available until 10 pm on Saturday, giving you plenty of time to explore new titles and play with friends. Do not have a game to hand? Try one from our board game library and discover hidden gems or revisit classics.

🧑‍🎨 Meet the Makers
It is not just about playing. Learn something new by meeting the people behind the games, picking up tips and techniques, or getting a peek behind the curtain of game design.

👨‍👩‍👧 Dedicated Family Zone
Our Family Zone is the perfect place for children to enjoy the excitement of tabletop gaming alongside their parents. Packed with age-appropriate games, activities, and friendly staff, it offers fun for all ages while making sure children are entertained and included throughout the event.

🌟 Something for Everyone
Whether you are into board games, RPGs, trading cards, miniatures, or just curious about getting started, you will find zones dedicated to your favourite hobby.

🍔 Food, Fun and Community
Take a break at our food court, swap stories with other gamers, join impromptu games in the open area, or simply soak up the buzz. The event is as much about the people you meet and the games you share as the games themselves.

🛍️ Shop the Best Accessories and Add-Ons
Aside from full games, traders and retailers will be bringing accessories, expansions, deluxe editions and more. It is the perfect place to enhance your collection or grab that extra bit of flair.

Timings:

Saturday 14th February 2026

9.00am-6.00pm for visitors, publisher and retail stands

9.00am - 10pm open-gaming and bar

Sunday 15th February 2026

10.00am-4.00pm

Getting there:

Doncaster’s main train station is located just two miles away. A free shuttle service courtsey of Tabletop Gaming will available from the station with hours to be confirmed.

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.

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.

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.