Tabletop Gaming Live 2027: dates, tickets and what to expect
Tabletop Gaming Live is a two-day show at Doncaster Racecourse, run by the team behind Tabletop Gaming magazine. It covers board games, role-playing games, card games and miniatures, with a big open gaming area, a board game library, demos, tournaments, an exhibitor hall and a stage programme. The organisers pitch it as a safe, welcoming event for families as well as experienced gamers.
These details come from the organiser's own website, but they can change and mistakes can slip through. Please confirm everything on the official site before you go.
Quick facts
- Dates
- Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February 2027
- Times
- Saturday 9am to 6pm for visitors and stands, with open gaming and the bar until 10pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm.
- Venue
- Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster DN2 6BB
- Day tickets
- Adult £13, young adult (11 to 17) £10, children 10 and under free (advance prices)
- Weekend tickets
- Adult £20, young adult (11 to 17) £15, children 10 and under free (advance prices)
- Where to buy
- Eventbrite, linked from the official page. Bring your QR code, printed or on your phone.
What to expect
The official page lists:
- Open gaming and library: grab a table and borrow from a large board game library, courtesy of The Gamers Guide Café.
- Role-playing games and demos: role-playing adventures and guided demos to learn new games.
- Tournaments: official Disney Lorcana and Pokémon tournaments.
- Exhibitor hall: the latest releases and accessories, with exhibitors ready to show you how to play.
- Family Zone and stage: a dedicated Family Zone, plus live shows, podcast panels and talks on stage over both days.
- Food and drink: an on-site food court with options for different diets, and a bar. Outside food and drink are not allowed.
Getting there
- By train: Doncaster station is about two miles away. Tabletop Gaming says it will run a free shuttle from the station. Check the official page for its hours nearer the show.
- By car: the racecourse is close to the M1 (junction 32), M18 (junctions 3 and 4), A1(M) (junction 36) and the M62. Use the postcode DN2 6BB. There are 3,000 free parking spaces, first come first served (they can't be pre-booked), plus disabled parking.
- By bus: public buses run to the racecourse, with fares from £3 single. See Travel South Yorkshire for times.
- Staying over: the organisers name The Raceby Hotel, about 0.8 miles away, with rates for attendees.
Accessibility
The racecourse has designated parking near the main entrance, most facilities on the ground floor, large lifts to all floors, accessible toilets throughout, an induction loop in main reception, and Radar keys. Mobility scooters and assistance dogs (on a lead) are welcome.
Places to play board games nearby
Want to keep playing after Tabletop Gaming Live? See our guides to board game cafés, clubs and game nights nearby:
More board game conventions
See every upcoming event in our board game conventions calendar, with dates checked on each organiser's site.
Last checked 12 November 2026, from the official Tabletop Gaming Live website.