Las Vegas Open

The Las Vegas Open, almost always shortened to LVO, is a tabletop gaming convention organised by Frontline Gaming. It was established in 2013 and is held once a year in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the organiser's own words it features tournaments, hobby workshops, painting, social events and a vendor hall.

It's best known as a tournament event. The headline draw is a programme of major championships across sci-fi and fantasy games. Around the tournaments sit painting competitions, a Hobby Hub where you can sit down and paint, instructor-led classes, an exhibitor hall and a surprising number of free things to do between games.

Who runs it

Frontline Gaming organises the event and sells the badges and event tickets through its own online store. Tournament formats, the hobby programme and the hotel deals are all published on lasvegasopen.net. One thing to watch for: lasvegasopen.com, the .com version of the address, no longer belongs to the event, so always use the .net site.

How big is it?

The organiser doesn't publish an attendance figure. It talks about thousands of players, hobbyists and brands, and a programme where more games and events may still be added as the date gets closer.

The Las Vegas Open 2027 runs Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 October 2027 at The Expo at World Market Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. That's a four-day event, and the bigger tournaments usually take more than one of those days, so if you're playing, check how many days your event needs before you book flights.

The previous LVO ran 1 to 4 October 2026, the first edition in the new October slot. Before that the event was a February fixture for years, and you'll still see February dates on older websites and in old videos. The organiser's FAQ is clear that October is the official month from now on.

Opening times for the halls, registration and each tournament are set by the organiser closer to the event. For now: Not yet published for 2027; check the organiser's site. Tournament start times are in each event's own details, and the organiser now hands out a daily guide with your badge when you collect it.

At the LVO your ticket is called a Convention Badge. Every attendee needs one, and you need to wear it for entry at all times. The badge covers the exhibitor hall, the Hobby Hub and the general event areas and activities. Tournaments and classes are booked separately, and some event registrations include a badge: the organiser says this for the cEDH tournament, for example.

Badges and event tickets are sold through Frontline Gaming's online store, and prices are in US dollars. The organiser sets the prices each year; they weren't shown on the pages we could check, so look at the organiser's store and the ticket guide for the current list.

Children and families

Children 12 and under get a free badge when they're with a paid adult, and children must be supervised at all times. So a young gamer can come along at no extra cost, as long as you stay with them. The free board game library, mini golf and arcade games help on a long day.

Refunds and conduct

The organiser publishes a refund policy and a code of conduct, both linked from the official site. Read the refund terms before you book, especially if you're also paying for flights.

The tournaments

The organiser lists major tournaments including the Warhammer 40,000 Championships, Age of Sigmar, Star Wars Legion, Marvel Crisis Protocol and cEDH, the competitive Commander format of Magic: The Gathering. The organiser describes its cEDH event as proxy friendly, and it has run over two days. Each tournament has its own pack and registration, so read the details for your game well before you travel, and expect the line-up to grow: the organiser notes that more games and events may be added.

My First 40K Tournament

New to competitive play? My First 40K Tournament is for players who have never attended a two-day Grand Tournament. If you've already played a two-day GT in 9th or 10th edition, you can't enter. There's also a 40K Academy workshop for players who want to sharpen their game.

Painting competitions

The LVO hosts painting competitions, including Verko's Vault, which sits in the hobby programme. Categories, entry rules and drop-off times are published by the organiser, so check the hobby pages on the official site before you pack your entry.

Hobby Hub and classes

The Hobby Hub is a space to sit down, paint, build and create, with free activities, demos and challenges. Alongside it, instructor-led classes and workshops are run by artists and hobby experts. Classes are booked through the organiser's store, so treat them like tournament places and book early if one catches your eye.

The exhibitor hall

The exhibitor hall is where you shop brands, discover new products and meet the people who make them. Demos let you try a game before you buy into it. At the last edition the line-up included a demo of Gundam Assemble, a new tabletop game.

Free extras

Your badge also covers a board game library, with staff on hand to recommend and teach games, a 9-hole indoor mini golf course and free arcade games in the lobby. The organiser also mentions cosplay and live shows, so there's something to do while you wait for the next round.

Tournament players. If you play one of the listed games competitively, this is a chance to test your list against players from far and wide over a long weekend. If you're putting a smaller force together first, our skirmish warband guide is a good starting point.

Painters. With painting competitions, the Hobby Hub and classes, there's a lot for the brush crowd, and you don't have to play a single game to fill your days. Thinking of entering? Read our guides on how to enter a painting competition and what the judges look for.

Beginners. The organiser's FAQ says new players are welcome, with beginner-friendly events and helpful staff. My First 40K Tournament, the demos and the board game library all make it easier to take a first step.

Families. Free badge for children 12 and under with a paid adult, and the mini golf, arcade games and board games give younger visitors plenty to do. Children must be supervised at all times.

Visitors from the UK. It's a long way to go, so the LVO makes most sense if you're playing a tournament or combining it with a holiday. Prices are in dollars, and a Thursday to Sunday event fits neatly into a week away.

The venue

The LVO is held at The Expo at World Market Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The address is 435 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106. The organiser's venue info page has the latest on the building, and that's the first place to check for access details.

Parking

If you're driving, the organiser says: Garage parking is free for LVO attendees. That makes a hire car a sensible option if you're staying further out.

Flights and transport

The organiser's pages we checked don't give advice on airports, shuttles or public transport to the venue. Check the official venue page and plan your transfer before you fly, rather than working it out at arrivals with an army case under your arm.

Hotels

The organiser lists partner hotels with booking links and offer codes on its hotels page. Codes and rates change each year, so use the links there rather than any you find in old posts. Book once your trip is fixed, so you're not left searching nearer the date.

Details checked against the organiser's website in October 2026. Always check the official site before you travel. Badge prices, tournament packs, the hobby programme and the full schedule are published by Frontline Gaming, so that's the place to look for anything this page doesn't cover.

Planning more than one event? Our miniature events around the world page lists the big shows by region, including the other large US tournament events.