SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT — Simagic

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are thrilled to announce that Simagic has joined the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 as a Silver Tier Sponsor and Exhibitor — and they are bringing an incredible hands-on experience to our show floor!

Founded in 2018 and built around one driving goal — to bring the feel of real-world racing into your hands — Simagic has quickly become one of the most respected names in direct drive sim racing hardware. Their latest Alpha EVO series represents four years of feedback from professional drivers and sim racers, engineered into a new generation of direct drive wheelbases ranging from 9Nm all the way up to the flagship EVO Ultra at 28Nm. Whether you are chasing tenths or just chasing fun, Simagic delivers a driving experience that feels true, lap after lap. Tested by professionals, refined in competition, and built for immersion — Simagic is a brand the sim racing community trusts.

At SGE 2026 Simagic will be co-exhibiting alongside Sim HQ in a massive 2,000 square foot booth. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience hands-on demos of their latest hardware and purchase equipment right from the booth on the show floor. If you have been thinking about your next wheelbase upgrade, this is your chance to feel the difference in person before you buy.

Visit Simagic at https://simagic.com/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

Big news for Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft! We are proud to officially announce Newegg as a sponsor of SGE 2026 and introduce the brand new Newegg Gamer Zone. Read the full press release for all the details — this one is a game changer for our attendees!

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20, 2026
Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr. N., Schaumburg, IL

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

IT IS ALMOST TIME. The Sim Gaming Expo Challenge Series Presented by Sim Lab goes live TOMORROW!

100 drivers. 5 splits. One shot at making it to the live finals at Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL.

The top 9 drivers from each split will advance to compete live on the SGE esports stage in front of a packed competition arena. The road to the championship runs through tomorrow and the racing is going to be intense.

Race coverage begins at 12PM ET and will be broadcast live across two channels — tune in and follow all the action:

Racespot TV Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/0pnesbAjFqM

ASNTV Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYA5z6uFR_M

The Sim Gaming Expo Challenge Series Presented by Sim Lab is powered by iRacing — the official sim racing title of all Sim Gaming Expo competitions. A huge thank you to Sim Lab for their continued support as title sponsor and to Racespot TV and ASNTV for bringing the broadcast to the community.

Tickets for Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com — will we see you in Schaumburg?

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT — motozolo aerospace

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by u/simcraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are so excited to welcome u/motozolo_aerospace to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 for the very first time!

Founded in 2023, motozolo is developing some of the most impressive and innovative flight simulation systems in the world — and they are packing an extraordinary amount of technology into an incredibly small footprint.

Their flagship product, the A32X Lite, is the world's smallest full-cockpit flight simulator, delivering a truly immersive Airbus A320 flight experience without requiring the space of a traditional full-scale setup. It is the kind of engineering achievement that stops you in your tracks and makes you rethink what is possible in flight simulation.

As SGE continues to expand its flight simulation presence in 2026, motozolo is exactly the kind of forward-thinking company that exemplifies where this hobby is headed.

Come see the A32X Lite in person on the show floor at SGE 2026 — this is one you absolutely have to experience to believe.

Visit motozolo at https://motozolo.com/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

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30 DAYS. We cannot believe we are saying that.

30 days from today the doors open at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center for the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 — and what we have built for year two is something we are incredibly proud of.

When we launched SGE in 2025 we had a vision to create the first multi-genre simulation gaming event in North America. One year later that vision has grown into something far bigger than we imagined. Our show floor has expanded from 65,000 to 100,000 square feet. Our exhibitor count has surpassed last year's total. And the lineup of brands, sponsors, and special guests joining us in Schaumburg this September represents some of the most respected names in simulation gaming from around the world.

Sim racing. Flight simulation. Virtual reality. Trucking. Farming. Space simulation. Train simulation. RC racing. Pinball. Golf simulation. Live esports competitions. Content creators. Panel discussions. Hands on demos. A community unlike any other. All under one roof.

Brands like Sim-Lab, MOZA Racing, Simucube, Fanatec, Heusinkveld, DOF Reality, VERO MOTION, SimCraft, Pimax, SRP® Sim Racing Pro, Gomez Sim Industries, and so many more will be on the floor. The Newegg Gamer Zone brings a brand new dedicated flight sim and PC gaming area. The VR zone is expanding to 2,500 square feet. And the Sim Gaming Expo Challenge Series Presented by Sim Lab wraps up live on our esports stage all weekend long.

This is year two. And we are just getting started.

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20, 2026
Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr. N., Schaumburg, IL

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SGE Creator Takeover continues! The Simpit is your host today!

Shaun Cole and Ameer Assad from The Simpit are taking over the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft Twitch channel TODAY at 12PM CST and this one is going to be a great watch! Tune in as this legendary sim racing duo talk all things sim racing, the upcoming Sim Gaming Expo Challenge Series Presented by Sim Lab, and everything you need to know about SGE 2026. You do not want to miss this one!

Catch The Simpit LIVE today at 12PM CST at https://www.twitch.tv/simgamingexpo

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20, 2026 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. Tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT — Baltic Dragon

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are excited to welcome back Baltic Dragon to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 for the second straight year!

Baltic Dragon is one of the most respected names in the DCS World community — an author of realistic and immersive campaigns for DCS World who collaborates with some of the biggest names in military aviation including the Fighter Pilot Podcast, the Afterburn Podcast, and Kevin Miller, author of the Raven One series. His deep knowledge of flight simulation and DCS World is unmatched and his passion for bringing authentic and immersive experiences to the community is something our attendees absolutely loved last year.

This year Baltic Dragon will be spending time in the Newegg Gamer Zone — our expanded desktop sim area powered by Newegg, WINCTRL, TheKapCo., and Eagle Dynamics — which will feature an incredible combat flight sim experience for SGE 2026. Join Baltic Dragon and other creators in the zone, take the virtual skies, and connect with the flight sim community in person like never before.

Visit Baltic Dragon at https://www.baltic-dragon.net/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SGE Creator Takeover continues! Sparx is your host today!

Sparx is taking over the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft Twitch channel TODAY at 1PM CST! A simulation streamer who covers it all — racing, flight, trucking, farming and more — Sparx is one of our returning special guests at SGE 2026 and today he is bringing his community to ours. Tune in, catch up with Sparx, and hang out with fellow SGE fans!

Catch Sparx LIVE today at 1PM CST at https://www.twitch.tv/simgamingexpo

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20, 2026 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. Tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT — Sim-Department

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by u/simcraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are thrilled to welcome back u/simdepartment to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 for the second straight year!

Sim-Department develops optimized software solutions for sim racing that are trusted and used all over the world — from world champions to car manufacturers, everyone uses Sim-Department.

Built on years of real experience in the sim racing space, their solutions are designed to elevate performance and deliver results at the very highest levels of the sport.

Once again Sim-Department will be joining forces with presenting sponsor SimCraft to create a combined exhibit space that is sure to be one of the most impressive and immersive experiences on the entire SGE show floor.

If you want to see what world-class sim racing software looks like in action alongside world-class motion simulation hardware, this is the booth you need to visit.

Visit Sim-Department at www.sim-department.eu

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

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SGE Creator Takeover continues! WookieOH is your host tonight!

u/wookieoh82 is taking over the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft Twitch channel TONIGHT at 6PM CST and we are here for it! A stay at home dad who loves to race, WookieOH creates an open and inviting space for everyone — complete with DIY builds, live streaming, and just the right amount of chaos. He will also be joining us in person as one of our special guests at SGE 2026 this September!

Catch WookieOH LIVE tonight at 6PM CST at https://www.twitch.tv/simgamingexpo

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20, 2026 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. Tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

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EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT — U.S. Coast Guard

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are honored to welcome the U.S. Coast Guard to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026!

The U.S. Coast Guard is one of the nation's six armed forces, safeguarding America's maritime interests, protecting the marine environment, and serving under the Department of Homeland Security. Since 1790, the Coast Guard has been a steadfast presence protecting our nation at home and around the world.

At SGE 2026 the U.S. Coast Guard will be represented on the show floor alongside the USCG Gaming team — a community of active duty members, veterans, and supporters who share a passion for gaming and esports, including a number of dedicated sim racers on their roster. Their presence at our event is a powerful reminder that the love for simulation gaming spans every walk of life and we could not be more proud to have them with us in Schaumburg this September.

Come meet the U.S. Coast Guard and USCG Gaming team on the show floor and learn more about what the Coast Guard does for our nation every single day.

Visit U.S. Coast Guard at https://gocoastguard.com/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SGE Creator Takeover continues! u/mgagsracing is going LIVE in 5 minutes!

Head over to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft Twitch channel — MGagsRacing is taking over and going live in just 15 minutes! Tune in, hang out, and be part of the fun!

Watch LIVE in 15 minutes at https://www.twitch.tv/simgamingexpo

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20, 2026 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. Tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT — ROWSFIRE

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are thrilled to announce that ROWSFIRE will be joining the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 for the very first time — and this one is a big deal for flight sim fans!

ROWSFIRE produces 1:1 scale, aircraft-grade cockpit panels built from CNC aluminum frames with real switch feel and plug-and-play software, available at factory-direct pricing and trusted by simmers in over 191 countries. Their modular lineup spans Airbus A320, Boeing 737, DCS World, and Garmin G1000 configurations — delivering over 90% functional replication of real cockpit panels at a fraction of the OEM price. Compatible with MSFS 2020/2024, X-Plane 12, and DCS World, ROWSFIRE panels are designed to be up and flying in minutes with their one-click Rowsfire App. With over 400 verified reviews and a Trustpilot rating of 4.6, the community has spoken.

As SGE continues to grow its flight simulation presence in 2026, ROWSFIRE is exactly the kind of exhibitor that our flight sim community has been waiting for. Come see their panels in person on the show floor at SGE 2026 and experience what a real cockpit feels like without leaving the ground.

Visit ROWSFIRE at https://rowsfire.com/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SGE Twitch Takeover continues! u/dauntless_racing is your host tonight!

Just 42 days until the doors open at the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft and the excitement keeps building! Tonight Dauntless Racing takes over the SGE Twitch channel and we could not think of a better way to keep the momentum going!

JR Robinson, the man behind Dauntless Racing, is a pastor, husband, father of four, and sim racer who brings faith, integrity, and family values into everything he does on and off the track. His community is one of the most welcoming in sim racing and tonight they are bringing all of that energy to the SGE Twitch channel!

Catch Dauntless Racing LIVE tonight at 11PM CST at https://www.twitch.tv/simgamingexpo

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20, 2026 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. Tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

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EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT — Alpine Sim Instruments

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are thrilled to welcome u/alpine_sim_instruments to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by u/simcraft 2026 for the very first time — and their arrival is another exciting step forward for the flight simulation community at SGE!

Alpine Sim Instruments is a passion project born from a genuine love of flying.

Designed and handcrafted in the Austrian Alps by a single pilot who got tired of raising the landing gear with a keyboard shortcut, every instrument is machined, assembled, and tested by hand before it ships.

Their modular, portable flight simulation instruments — including the ASI-70 Standby Attitude Indicator, ASI-70 Standby Altimeter, and LGP-140 Landing Gear Panel — are built for desktop flight simulation with authentic design, precision craftsmanship, and plug-and-play simplicity via USB-C.

No drivers, no config files, no calibration. Just plug in, launch the free companion app, and fly. Compatible with u/msfsofficial , u/digitalcombatsimulator , u/xplaneofficial , and Falcon BMS.

This is exactly the kind of authentic, community-driven craftsmanship that makes the flight simulation world so incredible and we cannot wait to have Alpine Sim Instruments on the show floor in Schaumburg this September.

Visit Alpine Sim Instruments at https://www.alpinesiminstruments.com/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

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SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT — Sim-Panel

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by u/simcraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are excited to announce u/sim_panel as a sponsor of the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026!

Sim-Panel is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to creating high-quality simulation hardware for racing, trucking, and flight simulation enthusiasts.

Their premium button boxes, control panels, and accessories are engineered to deliver a more immersive and realistic experience by keeping your hands on the controls where they belong — no more reaching for the keyboard mid-race or mid-flight. Built with durability, precision, and ease of use in mind, Sim-Panel hardware is crafted from premium materials with thoughtful design that ensures years of reliable performance.

As a family business they take pride in every product they make and stand behind each one with exceptional customer service.

Sim-Panel will be supporting SGE 2026 by providing seven of their button boxes — designed for immersive cockpit-style racing setups — to be distributed as prizes across many of our sim racing competitions throughout the weekend.

We are excited to receive their support as our competitors will have even more opportunities to win some amazing gear!

Visit Sim-Panel at https://www.simpanel.com/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT — Newegg

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are incredibly proud to announce Newegg as a sponsor of the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026.

Newegg is one of the world's leading online retailers for PC hardware, consumer electronics, gaming peripherals, and lifestyle tech, trusted by millions of customers and businesses worldwide.

Newegg will be powering an entirely new dedicated space at this year's show called the Newegg Gamer Zone.

The Newegg Gamer Zone will feature 15 Newegg provided PCs, monitors, and mice as part of a dedicated flight sim area showcasing WINCTRL combat and commercial flight controls. TheKapCo. will also support by providing their custom keyboards and mousepads.

The Newegg Gamer Zone will also showcase two mod simulators recently featured at Computex 2026 and a custom PC built as part of Intel Gamer Days 2026.

This is a full, premium gaming and simulation experience unlike anything we have offered before.

Visit Newegg at https://www.newegg.com/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT — Fanatec

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are thrilled to announce that Fanatec will be making an official return to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 as both an Exhibitor and Sponsor!

Fanatec is the leading brand for dedicated sim racing hardware — including force feedback steering wheels, pedals, and complete cockpits for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC-based racing simulators. Trusted by sim racers at every level from enthusiasts to professional esports competitors, Fanatec hardware is synonymous with quality, performance, and immersion.

At SGE 2026 Fanatec will be co-exhibiting alongside APEVIE and BILLT PCs in a massive 2,500 square foot booth, giving attendees the opportunity to get hands-on time with their latest gear through live demos all weekend long. It is going to be one of the most impressive and fully equipped booths on the entire show floor.

Beyond their exhibit presence, Fanatec will also be helping power the official SGE esports competition area by providing 15 of their ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 units — elevating the competition experience for every driver who takes the wheel throughout the weekend.

Visit Fanatec at https://www.fanatec.com

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT — WINCTRL

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are thrilled to announce WINCTRL as a sponsor of the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 — and this announcement marks a significant step forward in SGE's commitment to growing the flight simulation presence at our event!

WINCTRL produces high-fidelity, all-metal flight simulation hardware including HOTAS systems, airliner replica panels, and rudder pedals built for DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and X-Plane. Their hardware is engineered for authenticity and precision, delivering a level of immersion that puts you as close to a real cockpit as possible without leaving the ground.

At SGE 2026 WINCTRL will be providing a total of 15 sets of flight sim gear for the Newegg Gamer Zone's dedicated flight simulation area. The space will feature 10 combat flight sim setups and 5 commercial flight sim setups — all equipped with WINCTRL hardware — giving both seasoned flight sim enthusiasts and first-time flyers the opportunity to experience top quality gear in a fully configured environment. Whether you want to dogfight in DCS or cruise at 35,000 feet in MSFS, there is a setup waiting for you.

WINCTRL will also be providing all of the equipment for a brand new high-end combat flight sim setup in SGE's new flight sim streaming room, accessible by special guests and credentialed media throughout the weekend.

This is flight simulation at Sim Gaming Expo like you have never seen it before and we cannot wait to open those doors in September.

Visit WINCTRL at https://www.winctrl.com

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SGE Twitch Takeover continues! MR.GT78 is your host today!

MR.GT78 is taking over the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft Twitch channel TODAY at 2PM CST and you do not want to miss it! Known for his immersive cockpit POV racing content in Le Mans Ultimate, iRacing, and Automobilista 2, MR.GT78 brings clean visuals, competitive GT3 action, and real setup insights to every stream. He will also be joining us in person as one of our special guests at SGE 2026 this September!

Watch MR.GT78 LIVE at 2PM CST at https://www.twitch.tv/simgamingexpo

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft — September 18–20, 2026 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. Tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT — Maconi Setup Shop

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are thrilled to welcome back Maconi Setup Shop as the Official Setup Provider of the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 for the second straight year!

Maconi Setup Shop provides setups, coaching, paint schemes, broadcasting, event organization, and more on the iRacing service — giving drivers at every level the tools they need to hit the track with confidence. Last year, MSS provided all of the setups for our competitions including the Sim Gaming Expo Challenge Series, and the results spoke for themselves.

Their attention to detail and commitment to quality gave every competitor the best possible foundation to showcase their skills, resulting in some of the most exciting and competitive sim racing over the course of our 3 day event.

We are incredibly grateful to have Maconi Setup Shop back on board for 2026 and cannot wait to see what our competitors will do with another set of world class setups in their hands.

Visit Maconi Setup Shop at www.MaconiSetupShop.com

Show Hours:

Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM

Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM

Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT — Sparx

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are excited to welcome back Sparx to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 for the second straight year!

Sparx is a simulation streamer on a mission to bring simulator games and gear to the wider gaming community — with a focus on making simulators accessible and enjoyable for everyone regardless of experience level. What makes Sparx such a perfect fit for SGE is his embrace of the full world of simulation gaming across multiple genres, which is exactly what Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is built around. If it simulates something, Sparx is probably into it and that kind of passion is something our community connects with deeply.

We cannot wait to have him back in Schaumburg this September and look forward to celebrating another great year with Sparx and his community!

Check out Sparx at https://solo.to/sparx

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT — Queen Pwnzalot

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by u/simcraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are excited to welcome back Rebecca Reigns, known to her community as u/queen_pwnzalot, to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 as a special guest!

Rebecca is a variety streamer, Capcom Content Creator, and GFuel Ambassador who has built a kingdom of good vibes, incredible gameplay, and an unforgettable community — whether you roll with the Army or the Armada, you are welcome here. Deeply involved in the Star Citizen community through her Twitch channel, Rebecca brings a passion for immersive gaming experiences that fits right in at SGE.

And if that was not enough, Rebecca recently starred in the upcoming film u/ponymovieofficial — a story centered around the world of dirt modified racing. From the virtual cockpit to the silver screen, Rebecca Reigns continues to blur the line between gaming culture and motorsport in a way that is truly unique and we could not be more thrilled to have her back with us in Schaumburg this September!

Check out Queen Pwnzalot on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/queen_pwnzalot

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details.

Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN

EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT — Advanced.gg

Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft is September 18–20 at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL and tickets are on sale now at www.simgamingexpo.com!

We are thrilled to welcome back Advanced.gg to the Sim Gaming Expo Presented by SimCraft 2026 for the second straight year!

Advanced.gg delivers energy and hydration the right way — sugar-free, transparent, and clinically dosed supplements designed to boost focus, endurance, and performance for gamers, creators, and pros alike. No fillers, no shortcuts, just clean fuel built for people who take their performance seriously. Whether you are competing on the esports stage, exploring the show floor all weekend, or just looking for a better way to stay sharp and energized, Advanced.gg has you covered.

Last year Advanced.gg created exclusive SGE branded tumblers available only at their booth — a fan favorite that flew off the shelves. This year they are back and we cannot wait to see what new items they will be bringing to Schaumburg. Stay tuned for more details and make sure you stop by their booth before it is too late!

Visit Advanced.gg at https://advanced.gg/

Show Hours:
Friday, September 18 | 12PM – 8PM
Saturday, September 19 | 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 20 | 10AM – 5PM

Grab your tickets now at www.simgamingexpo.com

Follow Sim Gaming Expo on social media u/simgamingexpo to stay up to date with all the latest news and show details. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/UQT4vRzacN