Cleveland Gaming Classic Ohio's 3-Day Event for Gamers, Collectors and Fans All Across the Land Opens Friday, September 19, 2025 Produced by Party411 Events

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The Cleveland Gaming Classic (CGC) is Ohio's largest weekend of everything gaming and more, held annually at the IX Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The event begins September 19 through September 21, 2025. This year's event is forecasted to draw an estimated 12,000+ attendees, attracting guests from across the US and internationally.

This year's convention is slated to be bigger than ever, featuring activities for every gamer out there. This includes an onsite arcade, pinball, old school video games, rare experiences, industry guests, live musical performances, cosplay, software developers and game studios, eSports, tournaments, tabletop gaming and a massive expo hall with over 240+ exhibitors.

Gamers and fans also flock to CGC to meet special guests making appearances at the show. This year these include legendary video game creators Kevin Bayliss, Grant Kirkhope and Steve Mayles. This trio is responsible for creating iconic characters, including Donkey Kong, Banjo Kazooie, Diddy Kong and countless classic video games. Fans can also expect to meet their favorite YouTubers and influencers.

CGC is an event unlike anything Clevelanders will experience in Cleveland or elsewhere. The event is perfect for families and provides a full day of entertainment and more. CGC showcases the best of bringing together games, fans and industry in Ohio's largest weekend of everything gaming and more.

Tickets start at $20 for one-day admission. Kids 10 and under get in free when accompanied by a paid adult.

Tickets and more information can be found at http://www.gamecleveland.com. For more information, call 216-780-1055 or check out our social media.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandGamingClassic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevelandgamingclassic/
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