Canadian Game Awards 2026 — Gaming & Esports Gala | Toronto
Canada's biggest gaming night. Live awards, indie showcase & industry gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. May 21.
🇨🇦 Canadian Game Awards 2026 🇨🇦
The Biggest Night in Canadian Gaming — Live in Toronto!
Join players, creators, and studios from across Canada for a full evening celebrating the best in games.
📅 May 21, 2026
📍 John W. H. Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
🎮 Your Evening at CGA
4:00 PM — Eh! Game Showcase
Start your night on the floor.
Play upcoming Canadian games, meet the developers behind them, and discover what’s next.
8:00 PM — Live Awards Ceremony
A full theatre experience celebrating the year’s top games, studios, and talent.
Co-hosted by Mark Meer & Jennifer Hale (the iconic voices of Commander Shepard, Mass Effect).
🎟️ Choose Your Experience
General Admission — The Full Experience
Access to the entire evening:
- Eh! Game Showcase
- Hands-on demos + developer access
- Full live awards show
If you want the complete CGA experience — this is your ticket.
VIP — Elevated Access
Everything in General Admission, plus:
- Exclusive pre-show cocktail reception
- Preferred theatre seating
- More direct access to industry guests
⚡ VIP is limited
🗳️ Get Involved
Vote for your favourite games 👉 theesa.ca/esac-fan-choice-award
Explore nominees 👉 canadiangameawards.ca
👔 Dress Code
Smart casual to formal
Conference attire is welcome
⚡ Important
Theatre seating is is first come first serve.
🎟️ Tickets are live — secure your spot now!
Canada's biggest gaming night. Live awards, indie showcase & industry gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. May 21.
🇨🇦 Canadian Game Awards 2026 🇨🇦
The Biggest Night in Canadian Gaming — Live in Toronto!
Join players, creators, and studios from across Canada for a full evening celebrating the best in games.
📅 May 21, 2026
📍 John W. H. Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
🎮 Your Evening at CGA
4:00 PM — Eh! Game Showcase
Start your night on the floor.
Play upcoming Canadian games, meet the developers behind them, and discover what’s next.
8:00 PM — Live Awards Ceremony
A full theatre experience celebrating the year’s top games, studios, and talent.
Co-hosted by Mark Meer & Jennifer Hale (the iconic voices of Commander Shepard, Mass Effect).
🎟️ Choose Your Experience
General Admission — The Full Experience
Access to the entire evening:
- Eh! Game Showcase
- Hands-on demos + developer access
- Full live awards show
If you want the complete CGA experience — this is your ticket.
VIP — Elevated Access
Everything in General Admission, plus:
- Exclusive pre-show cocktail reception
- Preferred theatre seating
- More direct access to industry guests
⚡ VIP is limited
🗳️ Get Involved
Vote for your favourite games 👉 theesa.ca/esac-fan-choice-award
Explore nominees 👉 canadiangameawards.ca
👔 Dress Code
Smart casual to formal
Conference attire is welcome
⚡ Important
Theatre seating is is first come first serve.
🎟️ Tickets are live — secure your spot now!
Lineup
Mark Meer
Co-Host
Jennifer Hale
Patricia Summersett
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
- Doors at 4 PM
Refund Policy
Location
John W. H. Bassett Theatre
255 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
How do you want to get there?

Agenda
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Doors Open + Eh! Game Showcase
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VIP Cocktail Reception
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