Canadian Game Awards 2026 — Gaming & Esports Gala | Toronto

John W. H. Bassett TheatreToronto, ON
Thursday, May 21  •  8 PM - 10 PM
Overview

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

Headliner

Mark Meer

Co-Host

Headliner

Jennifer Hale

Patricia Summersett

Good to know

Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person
  • Doors at 4 PM

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

John W. H. Bassett Theatre

255 Front Street West

Toronto, ON M5V 2W6

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Agenda

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Doors Open + Eh! Game Showcase

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VIP Cocktail Reception

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Canadian Game Awards Ceremony

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