GB Con
TCG & Collectibles Tradeshow
GB Con
TCG & Collectibles Tradeshow
- Mar 14Saturday @ 9:00 AM 9:00 AM On Sale Soon
- Mar 14Saturday @ 10:00 AM 10:00 AM On Sale Soon
- Mar 15Sunday @ 10:00 AM 10:00 AM On Sale Soon
March 14–15, 2026 | Convention Center at the MassMutual Center
Springfield’s Premier Anime & TCG Convention
GB Con is a two-day anime and trading card game convention bringing fans, collectors, cosplayers, and artists together in Springfield, Massachusetts. Held inside the MassMutual Center’s Convention Center, GB Con celebrates anime culture, trading card games, cosplay, collectibles, and fan art in an energetic, family-friendly environment.
Whether you’re a longtime collector, competitive TCG player, dedicated cosplayer, or new to anime fandom, GB Con offers an immersive weekend packed with shopping, community, and interactive experiences.
What You’ll Experience at GB Con
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Voice Actor Meet & Greets with talent from popular anime series
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Trading Card Game Vendors from across New England offering singles, sealed products, and collectibles
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Artist Alley featuring original fan art, prints, apparel, and handmade merchandise
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Cosplay throughout the weekend, celebrating creativity and fandom
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A welcoming, all-ages convention experience for fans and families alike
Event Schedule & Admission
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Saturday, March 14
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VIP Admission ONLY: Doors open at 9:00 AM
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General Admission: Doors open at 10:00 AM
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Sunday, March 15
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General Admission ONLY: Doors open at 10:00 AM
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Programming begins at 10:00 AM each day
VIP admission is available on Saturday only.
Sunday Cosplay Event
A special Cosplay Event will take place on Sunday, March 15, with registration beginning at 11:00 AM.
This event is included with general admission, open to all ages, and will award six prizes.
Tickets
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VIP Admission (Saturday only): $30
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General Admission: $15
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Children ages 8 and under: Free
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 16.
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Where To Park
Event Parking
The new Convention Center Carpark located adjacent to the MassMutual Center is now open to the public!!!
Prohibited Items
- No Bags, backpacks, or brief cases except for:
1. Clutch/Purse no larger than 5"x 7"
2. Medical Bag
3. Diaper Bag (with child in attendance) - Cameras with interchangeable/detachable lens or external flash (No Professional Photography)
- Audio/Visual Recording Devices (includes GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.)
- Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Monopods
- Outside Food, Beverage, or Alcohol
- Cans, Metal/Glass/Plastic Containers, Bottles, or Flasks (empty or sealed bottles included)
- Laptops, Tablets, Personal Computers, or Two-Way Radios
- Weapons, Firearms, Pepper Spray, Pocket Knives or Mace
- Illegal Drugs or Substances
- Flammable Liquids, Aerosol Cans, or Permanent Markers
- Flashlights, Laser Pointers, Flares, or Fireworks
- Noise Making Devices (i.e. Air Horns, whistles, bells, vuvuzelas, etc.)
- Balloons, Balls, Projectiles, or Optical Illusions
- Skateboards, Segways, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover boards, and Helmets
- Coolers, Ice Chests, Folding Chairs, or Pointed-Tip Umbrellas
- Flowers (unless otherwise permitted by Tour Production)
- Seat Cushions or Booster Seats
- Patrons Without Shoes or Shirt
- Masks, Chains, or Studded Belts/Bracelets
- Drones (without prior written consent from MassMutual Center Management)
- Animals or Pets (accommodations made for trained, harnessed, and housebroken service animals)
- Unapproved Pamphlets, Handouts, Ads, or Flyers without prior consent from Arena Management
- Clothing, garments, or signs displaying explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person(s)
- Signs, Flags, or Banners exceeding 11” x 17” or attached to a pole/stick. Signs must be relevant to event. Signs may not contain or display obscene or offensive language and/or pictures as determined by MassMutual Center Management. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign or banner at any time.
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