TantrumCon 2026 will take place on February 6–8, 2026, at the Le Meridien, 555 S McDowell St Tower, Charlotte, NC 28204.

You can get your badge online and register on this website under BADGES. Choose your badge type, enter your details, and complete your payment.

If you don’t receive a confirmation email shortly after registering, please check your spam or promotions folder. If it’s not there, you can reach out to us through our Contact Form below, and our team will be happy to assist you.

Premier Badge (2026) – $125

General Attendee Badge (2026) – $85

Family Badge (2026) – $250 (Covers 2 adults (age 18+) and up to 4 related kids/teens under age 18)

Tantrum Kid Badge 2026 - $40

Each attendee must use a unique email address to register. If you are registering for family members or purchasing badges for your friends you can use email aliases like [email protected], [email protected] and so on.

The Family Badge covers entry for 2 adults (age 18+) and up to 4 related kids/teens under age 18 and will get you access to everything that TantrumCon has to offer. If you need more than this for your family, you can purchase individual additional kids badges here.

Yes, you will receive a confirmation with your badge number and registration details. Please check your spam folder if you don’t see it.

If you are staying at the adjoining hotel, parking is available at a discounted rate of $15 per day with in-and-out privileges (overnight guests can use their room key to enter and exit). If you are visiting for the day, stop by the Registration Desk to get a discounted parking ticket—$15 each time you exit.

We work year-round planning and filling the TantrumCon Event Schedule with all kinds of awesome experiences! We try to have it ready by the end of the calendar year. Premier badgeholders can begin registering for events starting Jan 1 at 7 PM. All other badgeholders can begin registering on Jan 3 at 7 PM. We’ll send out announcements in advance so you’ll know exactly when to sign up.

Yes! TantrumCon attendees can book at our special discounted rate of $169/night at Le Meridien. This special rate is available for select dates surrounding the convention, but rooms may sell out early. Be sure to book before January 23, 2026 to lock in this rate.

Visit our Hotels Page for details, available dates, and booking links.

We'd love for you to partner with us! Check out our Exhibitor Information Page for booth pricing, sponsorship options, contact info and more. If you have specific questions you can reach out to [email protected]

We do not offer badge refunds. Please view our Refund Policy for details.

Yes, badge transfers are allowed. Please view our Refund Policy for full details. If you need assistance finding someone to transfer your badge to we recommend first trying our community Facebook group. Please contact [email protected] when you are ready to make the transfer.

A valid ID is all that's necessary for check-in. If we are not able to find your registration you may be asked to show the confirmation email you received (printed or digital) to confirm your badge number.

Yes! We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers! Visit our Volunteer Page for more info, to learn about all of our perks, and to sign up.

Expect happiness, joy, and the feeling of family! :) For realz! Also, you can look forward to big open gaming spaces, play-to-win games, TournaMeals, special guests, live shows, trivia, exhibitor halls, family activities, and much much more. Check out a summary of the events here.

TantrumCon will feature a full schedule of official special events, Learn-to-Plays, TournaMeals, mini-painting classes, and more that DO require pre-registration. Dates and details on how to sign-up will be available closer to the event on our Events Page.

TantrumCon will also feature a huge library of games, a Play-to-Win, shows that happen in open spaces, a Hot Games room, a puzzle space, and lots more that do not require you to register in advance.

The Play-to-Win library is a huge collection of new games (mostly donated by our exhibitors and sponsors). To check out a game attendees can scan the game and their badge (and the badges of everyone playing), play the game, and then check it back in when they are finished. Each time they play a game they will be entered for a chance to win it. At the end of TantrumCon all of the games will be given away to players who participated.

Yes! TantrumCon features an exciting lineup of special guests, game designers, and publishers throughout the weekend. Be sure to check out our Featured Faces page for easy access to all the guest info, and don’t miss the exhibit hall, panels, demos, and playtesting opportunities happening all weekend long!

Definitely! TantrumCon is a super family friendly event (all of our kids will be there!). Our Family Badge offers admission for up to 5 family members. We have a dedicated Family Gaming space with kid-friendly games and programming. The hotel also has a pool and arcade ;)

We highly recommend purchasing your badge in advance, as availability is limited and 2026 could sell out before the event begins. While on-site sales may be available, registering online ahead of time guarantees your spot and makes check-in faster.