QuakeCon is back, marking the return of the highly anticipated BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) gathering at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas!
Join us for four days of nonstop gaming, exciting activities and the opportunity to connect with friends from around the world at QuakeCon 2025, starting Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 10.
Registration
Registration is opening soon, so be prepared to grab your BYOC spot and select your seat. QuakeCon 2025 is a ticketed-only event with admittance to pre-registered BYOC ticket holders and QuakeCon Fan Ticket purchasers.
QuakeCon guests will partake in four days of on-site activities including BYOC community tournaments, Quake Champions Duel Open Tournament, Modern DOOM Speedruns, the Red Bull Gauntlet and Walk up and Play PC Lounge, the Sidequest Zone featuring Tabletop events and the QuakeCon ArQuade presented by Psychic Drive, and more.
Check out a detailed schedule of events and activities here.
Plus, attendees can check out the coolest names in PC products and peripherals in our Partner Space right in the BYOC! We are excited to feature additional tabletop vendors in the Sidequest Zone.
Applications for the Artist Alley are open for vendors who want a chance to bring their art or put on a workshop for attendees to visit. Apply for a spot here.
Charitable Support
Continuing its tradition of supporting non-profit organizations, QuakeCon 2025 will once again welcome our furry friends from Dallas Pets Alive! Attendees are invited to participate in Cat & Dog Yoga sessions on Saturday, August 9.
Support for Dallas Pets Alive can also be extended through the purchase of exclusive pet-themed “A Litter of Slayers” & “iD Anthropomology” t-shirts, available onsite.
QuakeCon 2025 will continue support of the InfluentiALS Foundation through the return of the Dunk a Dev dunk tank and back the American Red Cross with an onsite blood drive.
QuakeCon Merch
This year’s exclusive QuakeCon gear is now available for pre-sale at: Bethesda Gear Store.
No Ticket? No Problem!
There’s still time to join thousands of gamers in the BYOC or with a Fan Ticket. BYOC seats are available for purchase here, and Fan Tickets are available here.
Though Fan Tickets do not receive a BYOC seat, they grant access to all the above activities from 9:00 AM CT to 1:00 AM CT daily. ***
Monday, March 24 – BYOC Elite Lottery Submissions Open
Enter your name for a chance to purchase one (1) of these coveted Elite tickets. If selected, you will have the opportunity to purchase this top-tier ticket unlocking all the perks, exclusive swag and priority privileges. Enter for an opportunity to purchase one of these tickets from Monday, March 24 – Sunday, March 30 at 11:00pm ET.
Participants selected from the lottery will have until April 6 to purchase their tickets. Enter your information here for a chance to participate.
Thursday, April 10 at 4 P.M. ET – New! BYOC Group Registration Opens
New in 2025, attendees can keep their crew together with Group BYOC tickets. Group tickets include all standard BYOC package perks, plus early access to seat selection and an exclusive stay and play evening on Wednesday, August 6! Gather your clan—Group tickets start at a minimum of 6 seats!
Tuesday, April 15 at 4 P.M. ET - Standard BYOC & Fan Ticket registration opens
Returning for the second year, Fan Tickets allow attendees to participate in the Tabletop gaming area, tour the BYOC, sign up for tournaments and join in the fun over the weekend. Fan Ticket access to QuakeCon 2025 covers 8am – 1am Thursday – Saturday and 8am-3pm on Sunday.
Hotel Block
Shorten your commute time and stay right at the Gaylord Texan Resort for the duration of the event! Book in the official hotel block, available August 2 through August 11, here. Block will open Tuesday, April 15.