Matt DeVries

MIDLAND, Mich. – Trading card game fans will have plenty of ways to play, compete and learn at the Great Lakes Gaming Convention (GLGC) this September 26-27, with a variety of organized tournaments, quickplay opportunities and Learn to Play experiences planned throughout the convention. In partnership with The Stadium in Frankenmuth, GLGC will feature organized tournaments for Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Riftbound, giving players the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and other...

MIDLAND, Mich. – Tickets for the Great Lakes Gaming Convention on September 26-27, 2026, at Dow Diamond are now on sale. Adult general admission tickets (ages 13+) are $10; youth tickets (ages 5-12) are $5; and children ages four and under are free all weekend. VIP tickets are available for $45. All ticket options can be purchased at greatlakesgamingconvention.com. Set inside the unique atmosphere of Dow Diamond, the Great Lakes Gaming Convention is a dynamic gaming and esports festival...

MIDLAND, Mich. – Last year, the Field of Frames Festival was a first-of-its-kind event for the Great Lakes Bay Region. Heading into the second year of festivities this fall, it will now be known as the Great Lakes Gaming Convention, a two-day esports and gaming festival designed to bring together players, fans, students, educators, creators, and industry professionals in a dynamic and immersive environment. The event will be held September 26-27 and tickets will go on sale Wednesday, June 24...