GAMA Expo 2026 closed out its run in Louisville this past March — the last time the show will be held there before its move to Baltimore. ExhibitionData's GAMA Expo 2026 Exhibitor List gives you verified company and decision-maker data for the tabletop game publishers, manufacturers, and distributors who exhibited, so you can follow up on real connections now and get ahead of the industry's move to a new city.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 2–5, 2026 (move-in March 1) |
| Location | Kentucky International Convention Center & Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY |
| Organizer | GAMA — The Tabletop Game Association (historically the Game Manufacturers Association) |
| Attendance | More than 3,820 — a new attendance record for the show |
| Exhibitors | 300+, with a sold-out exhibit hall |
| Access | Trade-only — no public or family admission |
GAMA Expo is the tabletop and hobby games industry’s flagship B2B trade show, bringing together publishers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to launch new titles and build business relationships. The 2026 edition marked another consecutive year of record growth for the event — and its last in Louisville.
For independent coverage of GAMA Expo 2026’s attendance and the show’s continued growth, see BoardGameWire’s report from the 2026 event.
Every record is built to give your team enough real context to reach out with confidence.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Company & Brand Name | Confirmed 2026 exhibitors — publishers, manufacturers, distributors, and studios |
| Decision-Maker Contacts | Names and titles of relevant business development, product, and procurement contacts |
| Verified Business Email | Checked for deliverability before delivery |
| Direct Phone Numbers | Where available and verified |
| Company Profile Data | Industry category, business type, and size |
| Product/Service Focus | Board games, card games, role-playing games, accessories, gaming platforms |
| Location Details | City, state, and country |
Lists can be filtered by industry segment, company size, job function, or region. Our team can complete the final list within 24–48 hours, depending on your requirements. The data can be delivered in CSV, Excel, or Google Sheets, or another format that fits your workflow.
If you need exhibitor data from other events, explore our exhibitor data services to find event-specific lists for your prospecting and outreach campaigns.
Post-show follow-up: Close the loop with exhibitors your team didn’t reach on the floor in March, using contacts confirmed to have actually attended.
Confirmed data over pre-show forecasts: A list built from who actually exhibited at a sold-out show is more reliable than one built from early registration data.
Getting ahead of the Baltimore move: GAMA Expo’s relocation means the exhibitor landscape may shift as the show settles into a new city. Companies that exhibited in Louisville in 2026 are a strong starting point for understanding who’s active in the industry heading into that transition.
| Exhibitor List | Attendee List | |
|---|---|---|
| Who’s in it | Companies that exhibited at GAMA Expo 2026 | Trade professionals who attended |
| Best for | Selling to exhibiting brands — production, logistics, marketing, or crowdfunding services for publishers | Selling directly to retailers, distributors, and buyers |
| Typical use case | Vendor sales, co-marketing, partnership outreach | Direct lead generation to retail and distribution buyers |
| Scale | 300+ exhibiting companies | 3,800+ attendees |
If you sell to the companies that exhibit — packaging, fulfillment, marketing services for publishers — the exhibitor list fits. If you’re selling directly to the retailers and distributors who attended to source products, pair this with our GAMA Expo Attendee List. If you have specific targeting requirements, contact us through our Get a Quote page, and we’ll build a list based on your requirements.
GAMA Expo exhibitors span the tabletop and hobby games industry, including:
If you’ve seen this show referred to by different names, that’s normal — “GAMA Expo,” “GAMA Convention,” and “GAMA Trade Show” all refer to the same annual event, organized by GAMA (The Tabletop Game Association, historically known as the Game Manufacturers Association).
It’s worth keeping GAMA Expo separate from Origins Game Fair, which GAMA also organizes — a much larger, consumer-facing event held in Columbus, Ohio, open to the general public. GAMA Expo, by contrast, is strictly trade-only, with no public admission.
Prior-year note: GAMA Expo 2025 was also held in Louisville, drawing over 3,400 attendees at the time — meaning 2026’s 3,820+ turnout was itself a new record.
GAMA has confirmed that GAMA Expo will relocate to Baltimore, Maryland, running there from 2027 through 2032, after the show outgrew its Louisville venue amid several consecutive years of record attendance growth. This is a significant shift for anyone doing outreach around the event — exhibitor lists tied to the Louisville era are a useful record of who’s active in the industry today, but future outreach planning should account for the venue change.
See GAMA’s announcement of the Baltimore move for the confirmed future dates and venue details.
When GAMA Expo Baltimore exhibitor data becomes available, ExhibitionData will offer an updated list.
If you’re planning outreach around other events, you can also explore other upcoming trade shows and find exhibitor and attendee data for your target markets.
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Email addresses go through a double verification process using email verification tools followed by manual checking. This additional review helps us identify and remove inaccurate or unsuitable contact information before the customized list is delivered.
Don’t let the show floor be the only place you connect with the tabletop gaming industry. Get verified GAMA Expo 2026 exhibitor contacts now.
Whether you need exhibitor data, attendee data, or a custom event list, our team is here to help you find the right prospects for your next outreach campaign.