We are pleased to confirm the Cardiff Gaming Market is returning for 2026 and has a NEW VENUE! The next Cardiff Gaming Market will take place at The National Indoor & Athletic Centre at the Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed campus on Sunday 12th April 2026.
We are pleased to continue to work with our two fantastic sponsors for 2026; we are once again working with retro book publishers Bitmap Books for all our 2026 events. You will be able to check out and purchase any of their literary catalogue in the Bitmap Books Library with show exclusive pricing too!
We are also continuing our collaboration with Japanese Shopping Service ZenMarket for our 2026 events and markets. ZenMarket finds, purchases, consolidates, and ships your desired Japanese products with ease. Handling everything from finding items to delivering them to your doorstep.
There are a limited number of 11:00 advance entry tickets available for the next Cardiff Gaming Market – these early entry tickets always sell out in advance.
– Advance entry is now £8.00 from 11:00 and is only available by purchasing tickets online. Advance entry numbers will be limited. Under 16s must purchase a ticket for advance entry.
– Second/Third door entry (12:00/13:00) will be £5.00 and tickets are only available online. We will restrict these pre-paid door entry numbers. Under 16s must purchase a ticket for these doors.
– General entry (14:00) will cost just £4.00. Tickets will be available both online and on the door for general entry. Children under 16 are free with paying adults with 14:00 door tickets. Priority will be given to pre-paid customers.
The market is more relaxed after 14:00 and we would anticipate there would be minimal queuing after this time. Please take this into consideration when planning your visit.
The event will close at 16:00.