Anime Expo is bringing the heat this summer, and the Gaming Lounge is your home base for all things games. Whether you’re a casual player looking to squeeze in a few rounds between panels or a competitor hungry for a bracket run, we’ve got something for you.

 

The Space

The AX Gaming Lounge is taking place at the Entertainment Arena @ the L.A. Live Event Deck. Capcom, Paramount Games, and MSI are teaming up to bring the ultimate PC gaming experience to AX 2026 — and it’s completely free for all badge holders.

MSI is powering the Lounge with 75 Crosshair 18 gaming laptops, loaded up and ready to play. Pull up a seat and jump into a library of titles from our partners, including Resident Evil, Pragmata, Street Fighter VI, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword from Capcom, plus Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game from Paramount Games.

 

Hours

Plan your gaming sessions accordingly:

  • Thursday – Saturday (July 2–4): 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday (July 5): 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

 

Free Tournaments — No Entry Fee, All the Bragging Rights

This is where things get serious. The Gaming Lounge is running a full slate of free-to-enter tournaments across all four days, featuring Street Fighter VI and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. All tournaments are organized on site each day — just show up and compete.

Day 1 – Thursday, July 2

  • 12:00 PM — Street Fighter VI
  • 3:00 PM — Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
  • 6:00 PM — Street Fighter VI

 

Day 2 – Friday, July 3

  • 12:00 PM — Street Fighter VI
  • 3:00 PM — Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
  • 6:00 PM — Street Fighter VI

 

Day 3 – Saturday, July 4

  • 12:00 PM — Street Fighter VI
  • 3:00 PM — Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
  • 6:00 PM — Street Fighter VI

 

Day 4 – Sunday, July 5

  • 11:00 AM — Street Fighter VI
  • 12:00 PM — Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
  • 1:00 PM — Street Fighter VI

 

Keep an eye out for exclusive prize giveaways tied to tournament play throughout the weekend.

 

Come Through

Whether you’re dropping in for a quick session or planting yourself for the long haul, the AX Gaming Lounge is the spot to be. Free play on MSI Crosshair 18s, a stacked game library from Capcom and Paramount Games, and daily tournaments running all weekend — there’s no reason not to stop by.

See you on the floor!