EVENTS AND TOURNAMENTS

We host community events, tournaments, parties and much more in between! Check out our full calendar or join our Discord for more information.

FULL CALENDAR
DISCORD
Events
Red October 2 | A Call of Duty 2 Event
Oct 2
Red October 2 | A Call of Duty 2 Event

The Nerds are back!

Game Arena is thrilled to welcome Gathering of the Nerds (GOTN) back for their second consecutive year of intense, tactical Call of Duty 2 LAN play!

Get ready for an epic weekend of boots-on-the-ground nostalgia, community camaraderie, and fierce competition as the finest classic CoD players battle it out live.

Event Highlights:

  • Pure LAN Action: Experience low-ping, high-stakes CoD2 gameplay the way it was meant to be played.

  • Community Hub: Reconnect with the GOTN community, meet top players, and share the passion for a legendary title.

  • Live Broadcast: Catch all the action in person at Game Arena or tune into the official streams online.

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GA | Double Duel
Oct 24
GA | Double Duel

Two tournaments. One weekend. The ultimate showdown returns.

Double Duel is back! This two-day event is bringing you Rocket League and Overwatch competition under one roof.

Watch a fierce mix of collegiate rosters and open-entry squads collide in an all-out battle to claim the championship.

Event Details:

  • Featured Games: Rocket League & Overwatch 2

  • The Competition: Collegiate programs and open community teams

  • The Format: A grueling, two-day double-elimination bracket

Rally your squad and lock in your team spot below!

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

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GA:CoD Modern Warfare 4 Launch Tournament
Oct 30
GA:CoD Modern Warfare 4 Launch Tournament

Compete in a 3-Day tournament and enjoy an exciting weekend full of competitive gameplay celebrating the launch of the new CoD: Modern Warfare 4.

Join us at Game Arena in Columbus, Ohio, as we kick off the first MW4 LAN in the U.S.!

Event Highlights:

  • Tiered Entry Fees Starting at $150

  • Tiered Prize Pool Up to $6500

  • 48 Team Cap

  • Side Tournaments

REGISTER HERE

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FEATURED EVENTS

WEEKLIES

  • K-12 Grade Student | Free Play

    Every Monday during Open Hours

    K-12 Grade Students play for FREE
    Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to redeem.

  • Tuesday Trials

    Every Tuesday 5PM-12AM

    Weekly FGC Tournament featuring a number of titles!

    REGISTER HERE

    All Entry Fees must be paid in cash day of tournament.

  • BOGO Game Time

    Every Wednesday during Open Hours

    Get buy one, get one on any Game Time purchases all day!

    Day Pass option not included.

  • Starcraft II Community Nights

    Every Wednesday 7PM-10PM

    Join us for StarCraft community nights!

  • Mahjong

    Every Thursday 6PM-9PM

    Free to join and beginners are welcome!

  • College Student | Free Play

    Every Thursday during Open Hours

    College Students play for FREE
    Must present a valid Student ID to redeem.

  • SmashLAN'd

    Every Thursday 7PM - 12PM

    Exclusively Super Smash Bros Ultimate Weeklies have returned to GA!

    REGISTER HERE

    Entry fees may be paid in cash or cash day of tournament.

EVENT & TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

Red October 2 | A Call of Duty 2 Event
Oct
2
to Oct 4

Red October 2 | A Call of Duty 2 Event

The Nerds are back!

Game Arena is thrilled to welcome Gathering of the Nerds (GOTN) back for their second consecutive year of intense, tactical Call of Duty 2 LAN play!

Get ready for an epic weekend of boots-on-the-ground nostalgia, community camaraderie, and fierce competition as the finest classic CoD players battle it out live.

Event Highlights:

  • Pure LAN Action: Experience low-ping, high-stakes CoD2 gameplay the way it was meant to be played.

  • Community Hub: Reconnect with the GOTN community, meet top players, and share the passion for a legendary title.

  • Live Broadcast: Catch all the action in person at Game Arena or tune into the official streams online.

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LUL | Kinship Event
Oct
10

LUL | Kinship Event

LevelUpLand welcomes you to GA for an event full of Video Games, VR sets and Racing Simulators!

Who’s it for? Seniors or parents and their families are encouraged to join. All ages are welcome!

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GA | Double Duel
Oct
24
to Oct 25

GA | Double Duel

Two tournaments. One weekend. The ultimate showdown returns.

Double Duel is back! This two-day event is bringing you Rocket League and Overwatch competition under one roof.

Watch a fierce mix of collegiate rosters and open-entry squads collide in an all-out battle to claim the championship.

Event Details:

  • Featured Games: Rocket League & Overwatch 2

  • The Competition: Collegiate programs and open community teams

  • The Format: A grueling, two-day double-elimination bracket

Rally your squad and lock in your team spot below!

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

View Event →
GA:CoD Modern Warfare 4 Launch Tournament
Oct
30
to Nov 1

GA:CoD Modern Warfare 4 Launch Tournament

Compete in a 3-Day tournament and enjoy an exciting weekend full of competitive gameplay celebrating the launch of the new CoD: Modern Warfare 4.

Join us at Game Arena in Columbus, Ohio, as we kick off the first MW4 LAN in the U.S.!

Event Highlights:

  • Tiered Entry Fees Starting at $150

  • Tiered Prize Pool Up to $6500

  • 48 Team Cap

  • Side Tournaments

REGISTER HERE

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STARJUMP SUMMIT 2026
Sep
12

STARJUMP SUMMIT 2026

Welcome to STARJUMP SUMMIT 2026!

This year, the STARJUMP community is bringing the Star Citizen universe planetside to Columbus, Ohio, for an unforgettable community conference. Built by fans, for fans, the STARJUMP SUMMIT is the perfect space to connect with fellow citizens, theorycraft with top creators, and talk all things gaming.

What to Expect:

  • Community & Networking: Meet face-to-face with the players and organizations you fly with every day.

  • Panels & Discussions: Hear from prominent community figures and creators discussing the latest in gameplay, lore, and fleet tactics.

  • Good Vibes: Celebrate our shared passion for the verse in an immersive, welcoming space.

Fly safe, and we’ll see you planetside!

TICKETS SOLD OUT

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COGG Prototype and Play
Sep
11

COGG Prototype and Play

From our friends at The Central Ohio GameDev Group:

Meet and socialize with local professional and aspiring video game developers to talk about game development, design, and the game industry. Programmers, artists, designers, and anyone else interested in game development are invited to join. Let's show the world that Ohio is the next hot spot for the video game industry!

Anyone is welcome to show up at a our meetings. From hobbyists and students who want to learn more about the best way to get into the game developments industry to professionals who want to talk about the newest tech and share their experiences.

We hope to see you there! Check out more on the COGG website.

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Shinto Champs 2026
Sep
4
to Sep 6

Shinto Champs 2026

Organized by The Premier Circuit,

Shinto Champs 2026 brings the second annual Call of Duty championship together with 36 elite 4v4 Call of Duty teams to compete for a $5,700 prize pool ($4,000 for 1st place, $1,700 for 2nd place).

Supported by partners and sponsors, Shinto Gaming Club, Paradox Customs, Pulze Controllers, Ink3D Studio, Cryvor Esports, Anomaly Gaming, and Real Time Optimizations.

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