SCHEDULE DETAILS Event Schedules
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12 pm to 12 am -Marriott Westchase-
Load in/out and SetupLoad in and set up
Load in and set up for Vendors and people who brought Games for free play.
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7pm - VIP ONLY! - Hang out while we set up!
Doors Open!VIP show preview
VIP ONLY!!!
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12 am until 9am -Marriott Westchase-
SecurityOn site over night Security
Expo hired security and hotel security guarding the inside and outside of expo.
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10:00 am - Pinball Tourney - Tournament Room
Space City Pinball LeaguePinball Tourney: Go/No Go Pre-tournament
Space City Pinball: Go/No Go Pre-tournament Location= Pinball Tournament Room
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Noon - Doors open to the Public - Marriott Westchase-
Doors Open!
Welcome!!!
Doors open for people to purchase tickets and enter the show if you have per-purchased your tickets.
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4:00 pm- -Seminar Room-
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4:00 pm - Pinball Tourney - Tournament room
Space City Pinball League
Pinball Tourney: 1 Hour Practice Session
Space City Pinball: Space City Open & Women’s Pinball Tournament 1 Hour Practice Session Location= Pinball Tournament Room
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9:00 am - Pinball Tourney - Tournament Room
Space City OpenSpace City Open: Early Group Rounds 7-12 Begin
Space City Open Pinball Tournament Early Group Rounds 7-12 Begin Location: Tournament Room
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8 am - 12:00 pm Free Swap Meet -Front Hotel Parking Lot-
Free Swap Meet!Free Swap Meet
FREE! Parking Lot Game Swap meet!
Bring your Arcade, Pinball, Console Stuff to swap and sell!
Saturday the 11th @ 8am, you can bring as much as you want for free!* First come First Serve! -
9am to Noon: Barrels of Fun Factory Tour! Hotel Entrance
Barrels of Fun Factory TourBarrels of Fun Factory Tour! TBA
Our friends at Barrels of Fun Pinball are hosting their 3rd Annual Pinball Factory Tour once again this year, in partnership with the 2026 Houston Arcade Expo!Purchase tickets for the 2026 Factory Tour here:They've got your backstage pass to step behind the curtain and see how they're bringing the concert pin experience to life with their newest title, Bon Jovi pinball!Factory tours are exclusively available to attendees of the 2026 Houston Arcade Expo and require a separate ticket purchase which includes luxury shuttle transportation from the Houston Marriott Westchase and back, as well as an exclusive swag bag of custom branded merch for this year's factory tour!Factory Tour Times:Saturday, November 14, 20269:00 am 10:30 am Noon• Buses depart from the Houston Arcade Expo at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and Noon. Please arrive at the bus pick up area outside the main entrance of the Houston Arcade Expo 15 minutes prior to your boarding time.Each Tour Ticket Includes:• Luxury Shuttle Transportation: Conveniently travel to our factory.Special Gift• Each guest will receive a unique tour exclusive swag bag, and we do mean bag... to commemorate their experience.Exclusive Discounts• Take advantage of special sale pricing with 50% off on factory seconds, playfields, and backglasses, perfect for collectors and pinball enthusiasts.Random Giveaways• One lucky guest per tour will win a fantastic surprise, adding to the excitement of the day!To reserve your tour spot, click on the button below to select a tour time and purchase your ticket.Please note that you must use the shuttle service provided by Barrels of Fun to attend the factory tour and may NOT arrive at the factory separately in your own vehicle. -
10 am - Doors open to the Public - Marriott Westchase-
Doors Open!
Doors Open!
Doors open for people to purchase tickets and enter the show if you have per-purchased your tickets.