Game Developers Conference (GDC)
63 days away📅 Dates
Mar 17-21, 2026
Location
San Francisco, CA
USA, North America
🎟️ Price Range
$549 - $2499
🎯 Focus
General
About
The world's largest professional game industry event featuring talks, panels, and networking.
Visit Official Website →Features
- ✅ Exhibition Hall / Expo
- 🏆 Awards Ceremony
- 🤝 Networking Events
- 👥 ~30000 attendees
🏷️ Categories
💡 Booking Tip
Early bird discounts can save $500+ - Book 5+ months early for best rates. Hotels near the venue fill up fast, so book accommodation as soon as dates are announced.
🎟️ Ticket Options & Pricing
| Ticket Type | Category | 🎟️ Price | Early Bird | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Pass (All Access) | Pass | $1199 | $949 | Includes all sessions, expo, networking events, awards, etc. Early-bird valid through Feb 20, 2026 |
| Game Changer Pass | VIP | $2499 | $1999 | Adds 1-year GDC Vault access, lunches, luminary talks, 10 meetings via GamePlan, priority seating, swag |
| Early-Stage Indie/Start-up Pass Studios <5 years old | Pass | $649 | $499 | Same access as Festival Pass for small studios Application-based |
| Academic Pass Students/Faculty | Student/Academic | $549 | $399 | Same access as Festival Pass for verified academia Application-based |
| Digital Pass (Virtual only) | Pass | $799 | - | 1-year GDC Vault membership and online networking; no in-person entry No early discount |
✓ 2026 Confirmed Pricing
* Reference Pricing (from 2025)
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