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Evolving from Campus Game Fest, Singapore’s premier gaming festival expands across Asia with a month-long programme from 11 October to 15 November 2026.

SINGAPORE, [10 October, 2026] – Singapore’s gaming landscape enters an exciting new era with the launch of Game Fest (GF) 2026. Organised by C2E4, 1 festival, 2 events, 3 roadshows, celebrating 10 years of passion, the month-long festival runs from 11 October to 15 November 2026, bringing together esports, technology, pop culture, education, and community experiences.

Marking the evolution of Campus Game Fest (CGF), GF 2026 reflects the growth of the platform from its student-focused roots into an international ecosystem connecting Singapore to the wider Asian gaming community. The festival kicks off at Downtown East on 11 October 2026 before travelling through campus activations and culminating in a grand finale at The Tech Show 2026, held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from 13 to 15 November 2026 Level 4.

“We are pleased to welcome the return of an expanded Game Fest and its fresh programming this year. The festival reflects the dynamic nature of Singapore’s event landscape, bringing together gaming, esports, and pop culture in a way that appeals to both locals and visitors. We look forward to welcoming the players and creators from across the region to Singapore and hope they take this opportunity to discover our vibrant and diverse experiences.”

– Lilian Chee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board

Partnership with NTUC Club 

The festival launches at Downtown East in partnership with NTUC Club, featuring family-friendly activations, card tournaments, cosplay, and the debut of a dedicated Game Fest sub-IP tailored for the heartlands.

Taking place on 11 October—coinciding with the F1 Grand Finals weekend—the opening features a F1 racing track simulation machines experiential zone by Sim Fusion X and  Pokémon-themed experiences with a Trading Card Game officially sanctioned 128-player tournament. The event serves as a focal point for fans building momentum toward Singapore hosting the Pokémon World Championships in August 2027.

“NTUC Club has been bringing people together through entertainment, recreation and community experiences for many years, and we are excited to partner with C2E4 on launching the Game Fest at Downtown East and our versatile events venue D’Marquee. This collaboration gives families, youth and gamers a space to experience gaming beyond the screen.”

— Lindy Chia, Director of Corporate Sales, NTUC Club

Expanding Across Asia & Intergenerational Play

GF 2026 expands its competitive footprint beyond Southeast Asia, welcoming players, creators and gaming communities from across the broader Asian region.

Key competitive and international highlights include:

Cyberathlete BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): A regional, community-focused LAN experience that puts participation at the heart of the festival, giving casual and aspiring players the opportunity to compete, network and connect through popular esports titles and Trading Card Games, including Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT and Riftbound TCG.

Cyberathlete Teamfight Tactics Invitational: The Cyberathlete Community Cup programme will also feature a Teamfight Tactics Invitational, bringing together top players from eight markets — China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Silver Showdown: A featured international initiative bringing together senior gamers from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan for friendly matches, demonstrating how gaming can connect communities across generations.

Acer Predator League Singapore Qualifier: Acer Predator League Singapore Qualifier: Acer will bring the Singapore qualifier of its flagship regional esports tournament, the Asia Pacific Predator League, to GF 2026, providing local esports talent with the opportunity to compete on one of the region’s premier gaming platforms and earn their place on the regional stage.

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2027 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in January 2027, marking Vietnam’s debut as host of Acer’s flagship regional esports tournament. Now in its ninth year, the annual event underscores Vietnam’s growing role in the Asia Pacific esports ecosystem, as teams from 14 regions prepare to compete in League of Legends and VALORANT, two of the world’s most popular esports titles.

Since its debut in 2018, Predator League has evolved into an established esports platform in Asia Pacific, providing opportunities for emerging talent while bringing together players, fans and gaming communities from across the region.

“We’re excited to bring the Acer Predator League Singapore Qualifier to Game Fest 2026, creating another platform for local esports talent to compete and connect with the wider gaming community. With the Asia Pacific Predator League continuing to grow across the region, we look forward to giving Singapore players the opportunity to be part of this regional esports journey.”

— Chia Li Shi, Managing Director, Acer Singapore Pte Ltd

Grounded in Campus & Creative Culture

While expanding internationally, GF remains deeply rooted in local grassroots development.

• Campus Legends & Roadshows: Through partnerships with Singapore’s Institutes of Higher Learning, GF will going on a Roadshow at 3 campuses and host inter-campus competitions—including the return of the annual Campus Legends Secondary School Mobile Legends: Bang Bang as well as  Campus Legends Tertiary Teamfight Tactics—engaging directly with the campus community audiences. 

• Original IP & Local Talent: In partnership with XM Media and featuring the Original Comic Art Exhibition (OCAE), GF will showcase Singaporean creative perspectives, blending animation, storytelling, Asian mythology, and pop culture.
• COMEXIT Group’s The Tech Show: Continuing its partnership with COMEXIT Group, GF co-locates with The Tech Show, Singapore’s year-end smart and lifestyle tech showcase of the year, where gamers can level up their setups before the new year.

EVENT SUMMARY

• Event Name: Game Fest 2026
• Dates: 11 October – 15 November 2026
• Opening Venue: Downtown East (11 October 2026)
• Grand Finale Venue: The Tech Show 2026 @ Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre (13–15 November 2026) Level 4
• Organiser: C2E4
• Co-organisors: COMEXIT Group and NTUC Club
• Supported By: Singapore Tourism Board (STB)

About Game Fest

Game Fest (SGF) is a premier gaming, esports, and digital entertainment festival organized by C2E4. Evolving from Campus Game Fest (CGF), GF builds on a decade of campus engagement to create an international platform spanning competitive esports, trading card games, cosplay, original IP, and technology showcases across Asia.

Media Contact

Leila Tan
Media Representative, C2E4
Leila.tan@c2e4.com