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Tournaments, expos and gaming events across SA, shown with the details players actually care about.
7-8Nov
CONect Geek Convention 2026
Gqeberha · Fairview Sports Centre
Retro and console gaming, LAN parties, TCG tournaments · from R100
27-29Nov
rAge Nation 2026
Joburg · Fourways Mall Level 8
Nedbank rAge Nation · gaming, esports and cosplay · day tickets R220
3-5Dec
Playtopia 2026
District Six, Cape Town
Indie games & immersive arts · from R170
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Verified gaming venues across South Africa, eSports arenas, console lounges, VR parks, gaming bars and township Kasi hubs. Find your spot, pull up, let's play.
★ Featured Play Spot
RGB Arena The Gulag
Johannesburg · Prison Break Market
Gaming PCs, Xbox, VR and racing simulation at Shed 11, Prison Break Market, 10 Macmillan Road, Glenferness.
HoursFri-Sun 10:00-17:00
PriceSession-based
Contacthttps://www.thegulag.co.za/
Gauteng
The Fun Company - Menlyn Park
Pretoria · Menlyn
Arcade + family entertainment
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Monday to Thursday 11h00 - 23h00; Friday & Saturday (Public Holidays & School Holidays) 10h00 - 24h00; Sunday 10h00 - 22h00
Western Cape
TGN Racing Simulators Cape Town
Cape Town · Brackenfell / Soneike
Sim racing centre
R185-R385 per hour, depending on rig
Wed-Sat 09:00-19:00; Sun 09:00-17:00; Mon-Tue closed
Western Cape
Geekware Shop
Cape Town · Plumstead
Tabletop RPG gaming hub
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Tue-Sun visits; game sessions via the events calendar
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