Live Stage Events & Competitions
Experience the excitement of the Toronto Game Expo stage all weekend long! From interactive panels and gaming discussions to community spotlights, live trivia, special guests, and our fan-favourite Cosplay Stars competition, there's always something happening on stage.
The full stage schedule is now available below! ↓
Explore everything happening on Saturday and Sunday, plan your weekend, and make sure you don't miss your favourite events!
What You'll Find
 Interactive Stage EventsExperience live panels, gaming discussions, trivia, guest appearances, and community entertainment happening throughout the weekend on the Toronto Game Expo stage. |  Community & Fan ExperiencesConnect with fellow fans, explore community groups, meet creators, and celebrate gaming, anime, cosplay, and fandom culture together at TGE. |  Cosplay StarsWatch incredible cosplayers take the stage in our fan-favourite Cosplay Stars showcase featuring amazing costumes, creativity, crowd energy, and unforgettable performances throughout the weekend. |
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MEET YOUR STAGE HOST
Adam Corky
Toronto Game Expo Stage Host — Fall 2026
Join Adam Corky throughout Toronto Game Expo weekend as he guides attendees through live panels, special guest appearances, gaming discussions, competitions and community entertainment.
From introducing guests to keeping the excitement going between events, Adam will help bring the TGE stage to life throughout the weekend.
SATURDAY — NOVEMBER 7
11:00 AM
Land Acknowledgement
Hosted By:
Small Title
11:30 AM
Who's That Pokémon!?
Hosted By:
EclipsCosplay
This will be an interactive Pokémon-themed Kahoot game based around the classic “Who’s That Pokémon?” format. Participants will use their phones to join a Kahoot and answer a series of Pokémon identification questions.
Questions will use different formats, including Pokémon silhouettes, partially obscured/cropped images, sprites, artwork, and other visual clues. The difficulty will gradually increase, covering Pokémon from across the different generations and including some more obscure Pokémon for experienced fans.
12:00 PM
Cosplay Guest Interview
Hosted By:
Adam Corky & RayGreyCosplay
Everything you want to know about your favourite cosplay guests! Join hosts Adam Corky and RayGrey Cosplay for fun, candid conversations, behind the scenes stories, cosplay insights and more.
12:30 PM
Break
Hosted By:
Small Title
1:00 PM
Drawing Video Game Characters From Memory
Hosted By:
Zee the Raccoon
Test your memory and your drawing skills with this panel! Zee will lead you through a list of popular video game characters and you'll attempt to draw them completely from memory!! How close can YOU get?!
1:30 PM
A Legendary Conversation with Patricia Summersett: Zelda at 40
Hosted By:
Adam Corky
Join Patricia Summersett for a special conversation celebrating 40 years of The Legend of Zelda. Patricia reflects on her own journey, her connection to the legendary franchise, and what Zelda’s 40th anniversary means to her.
2:00 PM
Built Like a Hero
Hosted By:
Nate Weir and Get Zakked
What does it take to build the physique behind your favourite characters? @nate.k.weir and @getzakked bring together fitness, training, performance, and cosplay in this panel exploring how they use their athletic experience to physically bring larger-than-life characters to life.
2:30 PM
Stellar Harvey's Furry Feud
Hosted By:
Stellar The Manokit
Have you ever wanted to be on family fued, but wished it was more Furry? We'll look no further than Stellar Harvey's Furry Feud! Family feud with a twist! This event is for everyone even if you aren't apart of the furry fandom, there is questions for everyone! So grab your favourite breakfast cereal mascot and tune in for some fun!
3:30 PM
TGE Game Fashion Showcase
Hosted By:
Ghost Girl Goods
Toronto Game Expo's first fashion show, brought to you by local clothing brand GHOST GiRL GOODS
4:30 PM
KameraNinja: Behind the Lens
Hosted By:
KameraNinja
KameraNinja: Behind the Lens
Go behind the lens with KameraNinja and discover how he transforms cosplay into cinematic, story driven photography.
5:00 PM
Cosplay Stars
Hosted By:
Adam Corky
Cosplay Stars Contest
Our competitive cosplay contest where talent, craftsmanship and creativity take the spotlight. Compete for prizes, earn prestigious titles and show us what you can do on the TGE stage!
5:30 PM
Halftime Show: Whose Pixels are Those Anyway?
Hosted By:
EKGCosplay & WafflesCosplay
Think you know your favourite game down to the pixel? Let’s test that quite literally. Join EKGCosplay and Wafflescosplay on a character identifying quiz based on the smaller details, testing your eyes, memory, and the limits of your fandom
6:00 PM
Cosplay Stars
Hosted By:
Adam Corky
After the judges have made their decisions, join us on stage as we announce the Cosplay Stars winners and celebrate their incredible work. Stick around for photo opportunities with the winners and contestants!
SUNDAY — NOVEMBER 8
9:30 AM
Cafe Social: Game Devs
Hosted By:
Before the show floor gets busy, connect with fellow game developers and industry professionals over coffee and light refreshments. Café Social is a relaxed way to meet new people, exchange ideas, build connections and start your Toronto Game Expo Sunday with the game dev community. Additional purchased ticket required.
11:30 AM
What is Playtesting? Opportunities & Misconceptions of Player Experience Research
Hosted By:
Tina Chan & Toronto Player Experience Research Panel
This panel brings together Toronto Player Experience Research professionals to describe opportunities in game research, day-to-day realities, and research across pre-release, live-service, and established franchises. Panelists will also address common playtesting skepticisms, unpack its role in development, and explore how your player feedback becomes actionable insight.
12:00 PM
Women in Gaming
Hosted By:
Femme Gaming
Hear from women shaping gaming and esports as they break barriers, build community, and create a more inclusive future for the industry.
12:30 PM
Name that Game!
Hosted By:
Dart the Dense Mom - ConG
Show off your gaming knowledge by correctly identifying video games based on their music, screenshots and general trivia! Everyone can play along (Scan a QR code with your phone to keep track of your score).
1:00 PM
Break
Hosted By:
Small Title
1:30 PM
Cosplay Guest Interview
Hosted By:
Adam Corky & RayGreyCosplay
Cosplay Guest Interviews
Everything you want to know about your favourite cosplay guests! Join hosts Adam Corky and RayGrey Cosplay for fun, candid conversations, behind the scenes stories, cosplay insights and more.
2:00 PM
Fandom and Form
Hosted By:
Nancy Z Art | Art Model: Spyrah
Fandom & Fan Art Battle
Bring your fandom to life! Watch artists go head to head in a fast paced creative battle, turning their favourite characters, worlds and games into original fan art before the clock runs out. Who will take the win?
3:00 PM
Press Start: Your Voice Acting Journey with Patricia Summersett
Hosted By:
Adam Corky
Ever wondered how to get started in voice acting? Patricia Summersett shares how her own journey began, what she learned along the way, and insight for aspiring voice actors looking to press start on a journey of their own.
3:30 PM
Cosplay Catwalk & End of Show Announcements
Hosted By:
Bear Sailor Moon | End of Show Announcements: Chris and Darby
Step into the spotlight and show off your cosplay! The Non Competitive Cosplay Catwalk is all about creativity, confidence and celebrating fandom. No judging, no competition, just your chance to take the stage and have fun.
4:00 PM
End of Show
Hosted By:
Small Title
Whether you want to cheer on contestants, test your gaming knowledge, discover behind-the-scenes stories, or simply relax and enjoy the entertainment, our stage programming brings the TGE community together for unforgettable moments throughout the weekend.
