Show Hours and Schedule

Main Schedule

Show show to be posted soon, please stay tuned!

Friday, August 14, 2022

Only the PRGE Arcade is open on Friday. The exhibitor hall and panel rooms will open at 9:00 AM on Saturday morning.

    11:00 AM - Presale badges can be picked up or admission can be purchased at the Will Call starting at this time.
    12:00 PM - The PRGE Retrocade opens to the public (located in OCC Exhibit Hall E). Food and beverages will be for sale until 8:00 PM.
    10:00 PM - PRGE will close for the evening.

Saturday, August 15, 2022

The PRGE Exhibitor Hall, Retrocade, and panel auditoriums will all be open on Saturday.

Pro-tip: If you already have a badge you picked up on Friday you can proceed directly to the line for the main hall.

    7:00 AM - Presale badges can be picked up at the Will Call starting at this time.
    8:00 AM - Tickets go on sale at the Will Call starting at this time.
    9:00 AM - Main show floor opens for all attendees
    9:30 AM - 10:00 PM - Speakers and panels in auditoriums
    5:30 PM - Exhibitor floor closes for the day. Arcade remains open. Food and beverages will be for sale in the arcade until 8:00 PM.
    7:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Auction registration
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Auction Begins
    10:00 PM - Arcade closes for the evening.

Sunday, August 16, 2022

    10:00 AM - Main show floor opens for all attendees
    10:15 AM - 5:00 PM - Speakers and panels in auditoriums
    12:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Video gaming tournaments
    5:00 PM - Main show floor closes and Expo ends


Tournaments

NEW THIS YEAR! PRGE is proud to host he Blockbuster World Video Game Championship. Get all the details by clicking here.



Panel Schedule


Schedule is subject to change. Please check the schedule in entrance to the auditorums or online for the most current information.

Panel descriptions can be viewed here »



Panels for Saturday, October 15, 2022


TIME Auditorium A
E141-E144		 Auditorium B
D137-D140		 Saturn Arena
D133-D134		 PRGE Museum
D135-D136		 Blockbuster
E146-E145
9:30 AM   9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
TBA		      
10:00 AM 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Here’s What Happened!		 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturn Arena Open		 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Video Game Museum open to public		 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Blockbuster Store open to public
10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Killer Queen Arcade
11:00 AM 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The History of Food Mascot Games
11:30 AM 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
To Be This Fun Takes AGES
12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Howard Scott Warshaw
12:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Art of Nintendo Power w/ Stephen Reese
1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Caddicarus Live!
1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Matt Householder Blizzard in the 90's
2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Birth and History of Ms. Pac-Man
2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
CU Podcast
3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
The Carbon Engine - Giving Retro New Life on Modern Consoles
3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Two Girls One Ship
4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Gaming Historian
4:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
The Last Blockbuster
5:00 PM 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
NES Hacking 101 w/John Riggs
5:30 PM 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Double NintenDare
6:00 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Closed for Setup
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Cosplay Contest		 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Closed for Setup
8:00 PM
8:30 PM 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Extra Lives Live Experience
9:00 PM
9:30 PM


Panels for Sunday, October 16, 2022


TIME Auditorium A
E141-E144		 Auditorium B
D137-D140		 Saturn Arena
D133-D134		 PRGE Museum
D135-D136		 Blockbuster
E146-E145
10:00 AM 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Catch up with the Immortal		 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Warren Davis 40th Q*bert		 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturn Arena open to public		 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Video Game Museum open to public		 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Blockbuster store open to Public
10:30 AM
11:00 AM 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Game Preservation w/ Kelsey and Frank		 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Why you should own a Saturn w/Sega Shiro
11:30 AM
12:00 PM 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Play the Punk Challenge		 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
The History and Mission of Nightdive Studios w/ Stephen Kick
12:30 PM
1:00 PM 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Caddicarus Live!		 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Segaiden: Sega's 8-Bit Journey w/ Jeremy Parish
1:30 PM
2:00 PM 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
History of Squaresoft w/Chris Kohler		 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Family Fued Whatnot! /Josh Hamblin
2:30 PM
3:00 PM 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
1 Year With Pac-Man panel w/ Tim Laptino		 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
STORY HOUR WITH Mr BOOMSHAKALAKA!
3:30 PM
4:00 PM 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Up Close And Personal With Prototype Game Consoles		 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Q&A with friends w/ Reggie
4:30 PM



Autograph Session Schedule


This year we have a designated room for autographs, E148-E147. Please line up in the room for autographs.

Autograph Session Guidelines

  • None of our PRGE guest speakers are charging for autographs. Speakers reserve the right to limit the number of autographs they will sign, per person.
  • Some guest speakers may have merchandise for sale in conjunction with their autograph sessions
  • Please follow the instructions of PRGE volunteers in regard to lining up.
  • Autograph sessions are first-come, first served.
  • Please be courteous and respectful of other attendees who may still be waiting when you are meeting with a guest.
  • PRGE may cut off lines in order to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Schedule is subject to change. Please check the schedule online for the most current information