2026 Vandal Gaming Convention
What is VGC?
The 2026 Vandal Gaming Convention takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10am – 8pm at 709 Deakin Ave at the Pitman Center on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, Idaho.
VGC is an annual event hosted at the University of Idaho. Taking place in Moscow, VGC serves as a hub for gamers, cosplayers, nerds, and esports enthusiasts to connect across the Palouse.
This year, University of Idaho Esports is running the convention, making efforts to ensure the event remains community based.
A new event this year will be the High School invitational, a fast-paced tournament with a grand prize of $1000 for each 1st place team.
VGC: Featured Events
High School Invitational
This year, we’re hosting a tournament focused around high schoolers, with a prize pool totaling $2,000.
Cosplay Contest
The annual cosplay contest has returned, now hosted by the Vandal Esports lab. Registration has opened, so sign up today!
Casual Gaming
We’ll be setting up various consoles and PCs for open play and casual tournaments. There will also be space for tabletop games. More info coming soon!
VGC Sponsors
