The organizing committee announced this information at a kick-off event on the afternoon of 29/1 in Hanoi. Vietnam GameVerse 2026 will take place over hai days, 8-9/5, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), TP HCM. The event’s theme is "Do Local - Go Global", aiming to help the local game industry reach international markets.
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The announcement ceremony for the Vietnam Game Festival took place on the afternoon of 29/1 in Hanoi. *Photo: Tung Dinh* |
This season's key new feature is the direct inclusion of professional esports tournaments at the festival. For the first time, visitors can watch ba major tournaments held concurrently: the Southeast Asian Nations Esports Cup, the FC Mobile Invitation Cup 2026, and the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Spring 2026 National Finals.
Organizing official tournaments is expected to enhance professional quality and event excitement, moving beyond the showmatches of previous years. In addition to the competitions, the organizing committee will design a separate fan meeting space. Here, fans will have the opportunity to interact, get autographs, and meet top Vietnamese teams and players.
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The exhibition area was packed with people experiencing booths at Vietnam GameVerse 2025. *Photo: Thanh Tung* |
Another focus is the upgrade of the business-to-business (B2B) area. This space will have a dedicated stage for thematic discussions and the GameHub finals, where potential projects pitch for investment before an investment council. Additionally, the area for independent game (indie game) developers has been expanded to introduce new products to the public.
With its expanded scale and content, Vietnam GameVerse 2026 will implement ticket sales for entry, a change from the ba free previous seasons. Tickets are priced at 50,000 VND for a mot-day pass and 79,000 VND for a hai-day combo.
A representative of the organizing committee stated that ticket sales are a step in the professionalization roadmap. This aims to filter attendees and enhance the quality of experience for genuine game enthusiasts.
Hai Long
