Get ready to level up your summer! July is bringing an amazing lineup of gaming events across the globe, and it’s every gamer’s dream come true. Massive international conventions, local gaming expos, there’s something for everyone. All your favorite things, video games, anime, comics, cosplay, and more, are coming together this month. Grab your calendar and prepare for an epic adventure through the biggest gaming events in July 2025. Let’s dive in!
Anime Expo 2025
When: The Anime Expo 2025 will be on July 3-6, 2025
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Focused: Anime, Video Gaming, Pop Culture
Anime Expo is the largest anime and manga convention in North America. These four-day events in July are like a paradise for fans of Japanese pop culture. You can expect huge crowds, amazing cosplay, and hundreds of hours of programming – from exclusive anime screenings to game demos and concerts. It’s an authentic immersion into all things anime and gaming, and a must-visit if you want to experience the sheer energy of a top-tier fan convention.
Fan Expo Denver 2025
When: The Fan Expo Denver 2025 will be on July 3-6, 2025
Where: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, USA
Focused: Comic Convention, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Anime, Gaming
Fan Expo Denver is a large-scale pop culture event featuring comics, anime, gaming, and more. It’s a family-friendly convention where fans of all genres come together under one roof. Whether you love superhero movies, indie games, or cosplay contests, this event has it all. With celebrity guest panels, artist alleys, and interactive experiences, Fan Expo Denver offers an “out of this world” fan experience right in the heart of Colorado.
Japan Expo 2025
When: The Japan Expo 2025 will be on July 3-6, 2025
Where: Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte, Paris, France
Focused: Japanese Pop Culture, Video Gaming, Anime
Japan Expo in Paris is Europe’s largest festival dedicated to Japanese pop culture, and that means plenty of gaming goodness too. This massive convention attracts over a quarter-million attendees each year, all eager to celebrate anime, J-pop, cosplay, and games.
Visitors can play the latest Japanese video games, meet famous manga artists, and watch dazzling cosplay performances. It’s an incredible cultural experience where East meets West, and a highlight of the summer for gamers and anime fans alike.
Montreal Comiccon 2025
When: The Montreal Comiccon 2025 will be on July 4-6, 2025
Where: Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
Focused: Comic Convention, Sci-Fi, Anime, Video Gaming
Montreal Comiccon is one of the largest fan conventions in Canada, drawing tens of thousands of pop culture enthusiasts. Spanning three full days, it packs in everything from celebrity guest Q&As to massive cosplay contests. Gamers will find plenty to love too – the convention features expansive video game and tabletop gaming zones where you can try out games or enter tournaments.
It’s a family-friendly extravaganza with comics, movies, anime, and gaming all under one roof, making Montreal Comiccon the summer’s ultimate geek gathering in Canada.
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2025
When: The Summer Games Done Quick 2025 will be on July 6-13, 2025
Where: Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, MN, USA (and online)
Focused: Video Gaming (Speedrunning Charity Marathon)
Summer Games Done Quick 2025 is this summer’s biggest speedrunning event. It’s a week-long marathon where talented gamers race through video games as fast as possible. All to raise money for charity. SGDQ 2025 will be held in Minneapolis and streamed live to fans around the world. You can watch classic and modern games being beaten in record time, enjoy the funny commentary, and even donate to support a good cause.
The hype is real both online and in person – it’s gaming for charity at its finest, and it delivers countless jaw-dropping gaming moments around the clock.
GalaxyCon New Orleans 2025
When: The GalaxyCon New Orleans 2025 will be on July 11-13, 2025
Where: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
Focused: Comic Convention, Anime, Fantasy, Gaming
GalaxyCon New Orleans is a vibrant pop culture convention bringing a festival of fandoms to the Big Easy. It’s part of the famed GalaxyCon series known for blending comics, anime, and gaming into one big party.
Fans can meet celebrity guests ( voice actors TV stars), attend panels about their favorite games and shows. The Fans can also see some incredible cosplay on display. With a wide range of events in July, video game tournaments, and costume contests, GalaxyCon New Orleans offers a lively, inclusive atmosphere that celebrates all things geek.
Texas Battle Bowl 2025
When: The Texas Battle Bowl 2025 will be on July 11-13, 2025
Where: Bush Convention Center, Midland, TX, USA
Focused: Video Gaming (Esports Tournaments)
Get ready for some competitive action at Texas Battle Bowl! This event is all about gaming tournaments and esports excitement. Competitors from all over will descend on West Texas to compete in various tournaments, battling it out in popular video games for glory and prizes.
Whether you’re into fighting games, shooters, or sports games, you’ll find high-stakes matches and passionate crowds here. Texas Battle Bowl is a new addition to the gaming scene in West Texas, and it’s the perfect place to witness pro-level gaming or even test your own skills against the best.
SMASH! Sydney Manga & Anime Show 2025
When: The SMASH! 2025 will be on July 11-13, 2025
Where: ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Focused: Anime, Gaming, Cosplay
SMASH! is the Sydney Manga and Anime Show – a convention by fans, for fans that’s making a big comeback this year. It’s one of Australia’s premier anime and upcoming events in July, and it promises an adventurous weekend of fandom fun. Attendees can enjoy everything from anime screenings and artist panels to gaming tournaments and cosplay masquerades.
The energy in the Sydney Convention Centre is electric as thousands of anime and game lovers unite. If you’re down under and into gaming or anime, SMASH! 2025 is the place to be for an unforgettable weekend of geek culture.
ConnectiCon 2025
When: The ConnectiCon 2025 will be on July 17-20, 2025
Where: Connecticut Convention Center (and Downtown venues), Hartford, CT, USA
Focused: Multi-genre (Anime, Gaming, Comics, Sci-Fi, Fantasy)
ConnectiCon is a multi-fandom convention and the longest-running pop-culture event in Connecticut. This four-day festival takes over downtown Hartford with everything geeky and fun. From anime and video games to web comics and science fiction, ConnectiCon has a bit of it all. You can participate in game tournaments, browse a giant artist alley, and attend panels with creators and celebrities.
It’s bigger and bolder than ever in 2025, promising an action-packed weekend. Gamers, cosplayers, and comic fans can all celebrate together as one big community.
Florida Supercon 2025
When: The Florida Supercon 2025 will be on July 18-20, 2025
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, USA
Focused: Pop Culture (Comics, Anime, Sci-Fi, Video Gaming)
Florida Supercon is Florida’s largest pop culture convention, and it’s a blast for gamers and geeks alike. For three days, sunny Miami Beach becomes a hub of comics, anime, and gaming. You can enjoy packed days of gaming competitions, cosplay parades, anime screenings, and celebrity panels.
Supercon brings together video game voice actors, comic creators, wrestlers, and more under one roof. so there’s always something exciting happening around every corner. If you’re in the Southeast, Supercon is the ultimate summer geek party you don’t want to miss.
Southeast Game Exchange 2025
When: The Southeast Game Exchange 2025 will be on July 18-20, 2025
Where: Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, SC, USA
Focused: Video Gaming (Retro Gaming Expo, Tournaments)
Southeast Game Exchange (SEGE) is the Carolinas’ biggest video game expo and a haven for retro gaming fans. In fact, 2025 marks the 9th year of the Southeast’s largest retro gaming expo. It’s an event where you can buy, sell, or trade classic games and consoles, meet fellow gamers, and relive the nostalgia of arcades.
There will be cosplay contests, free-play arcade machines, and tournaments running all day. Whether you grew up with old-school Nintendo or just love gaming culture, SEGE offers a friendly, community-driven atmosphere that celebrates gaming’s past and present.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2025
When: The San Diego Comic-Con 2025 will be on July 24-27, 2025
Where: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, USA
Focused: Comic Convention, Pop Culture, Video Gaming
San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United States – truly a legendary convention known worldwide. For four days, downtown San Diego transforms into a fandom metropolis filled with blockbuster announcements and exclusive game reveals. Attendees can find giant booths from major video game companies, sneak peeks at upcoming games, and panels featuring game developers alongside movie stars and comic creators.
The atmosphere is electric with over a hundred thousand fans gathering to celebrate what they love. SDCC is the ultimate pop culture extravaganza, and it often features surprise gaming news and playable demos that make gamers as excited as comic fans.
GalaxyCon Raleigh 2025
When: The GalaxyCon Raleigh 2025 will be on July 24-27, 2025
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC, USA
Focused: Comic Convention, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay
GalaxyCon Raleigh is more than a comic con – it’s a four-day festival of fandom that has something for everyone. This huge convention brings together celebrities, artists, voice actors, and cosplayers for an unforgettable weekend. Gaming is a big part of the fun: you’ll find video game tournaments, retro gaming setups, and maybe even the chance to play new indie games.
Fans of anime, sci-fi, and comics will also feel right at home with the diverse programming and vendor hall. From meeting your favorite actors to entering a costume contest, GalaxyCon Raleigh delivers an all-around awesome fan experience with a welcoming community vibe.
Classic Game Fest 2025
When: The Classic Game Fest 2025 will be on July 25-27, 2025
Where: Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX, USA
Focused: Retro Video Gaming, Indie Games, Cosplay
Classic Game Fest is a celebration of retro and classic video games that every gaming enthusiast should check out. Known as the largest retro gaming convention in Texas, this event is three days full of old-school gaming fun. Attendees can browse a vendor hall packed with classic games, consoles, and collectibles, or enjoy free-play areas to revisit their favorite arcade and console titles.
There are also live music performances (think video game music bands), cosplay contests, and panels with gaming industry veterans. It’s a nostalgia-filled weekend where the arcade cabinets and 8-bit tunes will transport you back in time.
Metrocon 2025
When: The Metrocon 2025 will be on July 25-27, 2025
Where: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Focused: Anime, Gaming, Cosplay
Metrocon proudly holds the title of Florida’s largest anime convention, and it’s a three-day anime and gaming extravaganza. Every year, fans flock to Tampa to enjoy high-energy stage shows, unique vendors, and interactive events throughout the weekend. You can expect exciting guest panels (often featuring anime voice actors and game creators), cosplay showcases, and plenty of gaming stations to play your favorite titles.
Metrocon also features elaborate live shows like fantasy combat chess and dance competitions, adding to the thrill. For anyone into anime and video games, Metrocon delivers an unforgettable experience filled with creativity and fun.
Summary
Events in July 2025 are absolutely packed with gaming events and conventions for every kind of fan. Whether you’re into competitive esports, retro gaming, anime, or just general pop culture, there’s an event on this list for you. From the massive halls of San Diego Comic-Con and Anime Expo to the community vibes of local gaming expos, July’s calendar has it all.
It’s the perfect chance to meet fellow gamers, discover new games, cosplay as your favorite characters, and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of gaming culture.
Don’t miss out on these exciting July events – they promise unforgettable experiences and memories for gamers everywhere!
