Aug 22, 2024

Your guide to the hype at TwitchCon San Diego

We’re bringing the party back to the San Diego Convention Center this September 20–22, with tons of activities, exhibitor booths, and interactive spaces for you to explore. Check out our official guide to the Expo Floor and more.

Our presenting sponsors are showing the community love all weekend long

First stop, presenting sponsors. Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in from home, our presenting sponsors, AT&T, Capcom, Chevron, and Samsung, are bringing unforgettable experiences for the whole community to enjoy.

  • AT&T is here to help you connect with the Twitch streamers and content you love, including a full slate of main stage action featuring head-to-head matchups, live episodes, and community events.
  • Visit the Capcom booth to experience fun activities and exciting updates from the games you know and love!
  • Fuel up your energy by visiting the Chevron booth for streamer meetups, free swag, games, and snacks!
  • Stop by the Samsung booth for the ultimate mobile gaming experience, complete with activities and challenges for gamers of all levels.

Keep an eye out for more announcements and surprises, and exciting activities from our presenting sponsors.

Expo Hall Madness

There’s nothing quite like a trip down exhibitor lane. From gaming industry favorites to companies that provide tools, gear, game dev convos, and fuel for streamers, organizations making a difference in the world, there are countless exhibitors setting up shop in the Expo Hall. Discover hidden gems at the Indie Game Zone including The Behemoth, Binho Board, ChatBattlers, Fallen Leaf, Midwest Games, Pahdo Labs, and Variable State.

You can also find the Loot Cave here, so snag some exclusive merch while you’re wandering the floor.

Check out a full list of our exhibitors and sponsors.

Let your competitive spirit fly

Do you have what it takes to rise to the top of the leaderboard and win some sweet prizes? Find out by stopping by Games Done Quick Express 2024 at TwitchCon, presented by Peloton, to catch all the high speed action and watch some of your favorite speedrunners. Compete in the Peloton LaneBreak Challenge, where you can earn points by running. Participants have a chance to win the Peloton grand prize and raise funds for charity! Check out all the high score challenges at TwitchCon Arcade, presented by Differin. Level up your skin and enjoy a celebration of gaming packed with vintage arcade favorites, live giveaways, and more.

We say it all the time, but there truly ain’t no party like a TwitchCon LAN Party. This year, the community can Enjoy challenges presented by Embark on Friday, featuring the free-to-play first-person shooter THE FINALS, as well as challenges brought to you by Battlestate Games, the developer behind Escape from Tarkov: Arena, on Saturday and Sunday. Check out the schedule to see all the challenges you can participate in or watch.

Find your community and level up your stream

Meet with friends new and old and connect with them over a variety of interests and identities at some of the weekend’s Community MeetUps. Enjoy live podcasts, game shows, and more at Community Sessions designed for the Twitch community by the Twitch community. Discover a new passion at an Interactive Session, such as makeup tutorials or improv lessons. Or grab a bite at one of the food stands and vibe to live music at the Kappa Cabana DJs, singer-songwriters, and more.

TwitchCon also offers tons of opportunities to pick up new skills to take your stream to the next level. Learn best practices for growing your community, working with brands, and more at Creator Camp. Visit the Streamer Station, powered by Streamlabs, to try out the latest Streamlabs Desktop features and Logitech G gear. Stick around for workshops where you can pick up some new tips and tricks from top streamers.

Keep an eye on the show schedule so you don’t miss any of the exciting sessions happening IRL and online.

Good art, chill lounges

Wander Artist Alley, where painters, sculptors, illustrators, and more show and sell their crafts and designs, or the Friendship Room, which offers activities like bracelet making. If tabletop, board, or card games are more your scene, you’ll feel right at home at Tabletop.

We’ve also got a variety of lounges to kick back and recharge in. Partnered streamers can recharge and refuel at the Partner Lounge, presented by Merlin.

We also have some new faces joining the party. The Lo-Fi Lounge will feature a silent disco, DJs and immersive sounds from ASMRtists. If you’re attending in cosplay or drag you’ll want to check out the PowerUp Lounge where you can make outfit repairs, refresh makeup, or pick up some new skills. We’re also excited to introduce you to the Twitch Unity Guild Lounge, a safe space to learn, share, and connect with Guild leaders and members. Last, but certainly not least, check out the World of Tanks Lounge to experience epic battles in World of Tanks, participate in exclusive giveaways, meet some of your favorite streamers, and witness the launch of the game’s highly anticipated Waffenträger mode.

Catch all the competitive action at the Twitch Rivals Arena, presented by State Farm®

No trip to TwitchCon is complete without catching some of the action at the Twitch Rivals Arena, presented by State Farm. Stop by to see some of your favorite streamers take each other on IRL for three full days of competitive events, including the return of The Twitch Rivals Ultimate Challenge. This year, State Farm is rolling out the red carpet and offering a VIP experience to lucky attendees—including a special entrance and premium seating.

Official Marketing Partners AT&T, Dunkin’, Honda, Intel, and MythWalker will also be on deck to help level up the weekend’s programming. Honda will be unveiling its Chat-created, customized Civic Sedan Hybrid, and giving it away to one lucky member of the Twitch community, while Intel will ensure it’s a weekend you never forget, commemorating the experience with the Core Memories Yearbook. Look forward to programming like Raid Launcher Presented by AT&T, Guessin’ with Dunkin’, MythWalker’s Myth or Meta?, and more. And while you’re exploring the show floor, don’t forget to visit the MythWalker booth for a chance to win prizes, talk to developers and try out the game.

And don’t forget, if you can’t make it to San Diego, you can watch everything live from home in your pajamas on /TwitchRivals.

So you’re coming, right?

This is only a handful of the activities and attractions you can expect to see at TwitchCo San Diego, so start planning your weekend. If you’re tuning from home visit Twitch.tv to catch all the programming from Twitch, your favorite streamers, and the sponsors who are helping to make this the best TwitchCon yet.

Purchase your ticket to TwitchCon North America today to experience everything you love about Twitch, IRL.

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