Capital LAN 2026 - Gaming Event July 30 - August 2, 2026
BYOC
The centerpiece of Capital LAN — BYOC is where the LAN party comes alive. Claim your seat, set up your rig, and join dozens of gamers in a weekend of nonstop play.
Highlights:
- Personal table space for your full setup
- Reliable wired network with blazing-fast fiber internet
- Dedicated power outlets for your gear
- 24/7 gaming access all weekend long
- Competitive tournaments with prize pools
Tabletop
Step away from the screens and dive into the social side of gaming. Board games, modern hits, card games, and RPGs — with something for every player.
Highlights:
- Variety of board games, card games, and RPGs
- Learn-to-play sessions for newcomers
- Organized tournaments and special events
- Friendly hosts and game masters
Arcade
Big cabinets, flashing lights, and competitive high scores bring that nostalgic arcade feel back to life with a mix of racing, sports, and retro classics.
Highlights:
- A mix of racing, sports, and retro classics
- Authentic arcade atmosphere with big cabinets
- High score challenges and friendly competitions
- Open play all weekend long
Community
Our community spaces are where friendships form, teammates meet, and stories get shared long after the matches end.
Highlights:
- Welcoming spaces to hang out and connect
- Fun side events, challenges, and photo ops
- A place to meet teammates and fellow gamers
- Create or join a Guild to team up
WHEN
July 30 – August 2, 2026
Thursday 5 PM
to Sunday 5 PM
72 HOURS
Non-stop gaming
Scheduled tournaments
Unlimited fun
SPONSORS
Amazing prizes
from our
generous sponsors
Latest News
⭐ One Week Remaining for Capital LAN 2026 VIP Access ⭐
May 31, 2026
⏰ Time is running out!
VIP sales for Capital LAN 2026 will close in just one week. Once VIP sales end, no additional VIP badges or upgrades will be made available.
Whether you're already registered or still planning your trip, now is the time to secure your VIP experience.
🎟️ Already Have a Ticket?
Add the VIP Upgrade to your existing registration:
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📅 Event Information
Capital LAN 2026
July 30 – August 2, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY
🖥️ LAN Party
🎲 Tabletop Gaming
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹️ Arcades & Pinball
🎮 Console Gaming
🏆 Tournaments & Competitions
⚠️ VIP sales close in one week.
Don't miss your opportunity to be part of the VIP experience at Capital LAN 2026.
🥽 Beat Saber High Score Challenge - This Saturday! 🎵
May 29, 2026
Join us this Saturday at Recovery Sports Grill in Troy for a free Beat Saber High Score Challenge!
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, players can compete for the highest score on a featured song. Every two hours we'll switch to a new song, giving everyone a fresh chance to win.
🏆 At the end of each two-hour round, the top scorer will receive:
🎟️ A Capital LAN 2026 Badge
🍗 A $25 Recovery Sports Grill Gift Card
No registration required. No entry fee. Whether you're a Beat Saber veteran or trying VR for the first time, stop by, take a turn, and see how you rank on the leaderboard.
📍 Recovery Sports Grill – Troy, NY
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Grab some food, challenge your friends, and take your shot at the top spot!
🎮 Two Months Until Capital LAN 2026! 🎮
May 28, 2026
We're officially just two months away from Capital LAN 2026!
From July 30 – August 2, gamers from across the Capital Region and beyond will gather at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY for four days of gaming, competition, and community.
Whether you're joining us for the LAN party, tabletop games, VR experiences, arcade machines, console gaming, tournaments, or just to spend a weekend with fellow gamers, we're looking forward to seeing you there.
What to expect:
🖥️ LAN Party & PC Gaming
🎲 Tabletop Games & RPGs
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹️ Retro Arcade Games & Pinball
🎮 Console Gaming
🏆 Tournaments & Competitions
🎁 Giveaways & Raffles
Capital LAN is hosted by Capital LAN Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and growing the local gaming community.
🎟️ Tickets Available Now:
https://tickets.capitallan.com
📅 July 30 – August 2, 2026
📍 Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY
Only two months to go. We can't wait to see everyone this summer!
📅 3 months to go.
April 30, 2026
Capital LAN 2026 is getting closer — and we’re gearing up for another full weekend of gaming, tournaments, and community.
From BYOC setups to tabletop sessions, late-night matches to casual free play, this is where everything comes together.
🗓 July 30 – August 2, 2026
📍 Hilton Garden Inn — Troy, NY
🎮 BYOC • Tabletop • Tournaments • VR • Arcade
Whether you’ve been coming for years or are planning your first LAN, now’s the time to start getting ready.
🎟 Tickets available now:
👉 capitallan.com/tickets
We’ll see you on the network.