Gaming Events in Melbourne

Hobby Hangout XL is back in Melbourne for 2026 at the Royal Exhibition Building. This event is a haven for trading card enthusiasts, featuring over 400 tables with international and national vendors, sports cards, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and MTG. Enjoy live breaks, dedicated trading zones, free play areas, and expert panels with international guests. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, this event offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on this highly anticipated event!

Join us for an afternoon of board games and good company! This board game event is for young people aged 10–25! We will have a range of popular games like Catan and Wingspan, as well as traditional games like Chess and Checkers. Light refreshments will be provided. Come play, meet new friends, and enjoy a fun afternoon together!

Whether you're a lone wolf or thrive in a hacker team, this is your chance to showcase your skills, crack challenges, and compete for glory! This is a Capture the Flag like no other, a global phenomenon born in Estonia and now run in dozens of countries around the world, Cyber Battle Australia is not to be missed!

Port Play is a two day tabletop game and art festival held across two St Kilda venues, featuring playable games, workshops, presentations, and a Makers Market.

Riftbound is back with another Summoner Skirmish Event! Build a legal ready deck and lets duke it out with other fighters for prizes and promos galore!

School is in session yet again! Find your place among the five different colleges and figure out the Secrets of Strixhaven!