Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention

Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention (ELCGC) is designed to bring the gaming community in Chicago together and is the first charity gaming convention in the area. ELCGC is a place to play games, support local businesses & performers, meet new friends, cosplay as your favorite character and hear from expert panelists. Participating in the Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention looks different for every person and organization - but the mission stays the same; you game for every child.

Get Involved

Stay tuned for information on the 3rd annual Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention. Updates to come soon!

Why Sponsor?

Become a Sponsor of Extra Life

Host a Game Day event with colleagues
Host a vendor table at the Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention
Participate in Hospital Game Day
Volunteer with Skylight TV for the Extra Life Game On Show

Every Child deserves access to lifechanging care at Lurie Children's. Sponsoring Extra Life is a powerful way to associate your brand with the world-renowned care and of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. As a sponsor, you will gain unique and valuable exposure to the Chicago gaming community while sending a strong message to your customers, clients and employees that you care about the health and well-being of children and families in the community.

As a nonprofit hospital, we depend on your support to reach our goal: healthier futures for every child.
When you sponsor Extra Life you join a community of supporters who work together to make our goal possible. Each dollar you raise helps us support families and provide access to care for more kids.

Vendors

Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention is excited to showcase local art and talent of the Chicago Community through our Artist Alley. A booth is ELCGC in Artist Alley is a platform for you to showcase your business and share your talents with all attendees at the convention. The cost of a vendor table reservation is a tax-deductible donation to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Booths at ELCGC at $100 and includes an 8-foot table, tablecloth, one power source, admission for 2, t-shirt, food and drinks for the event.

Cosplay

Cosplay is welcomed and encouraged at ELCGC. Bring all your creativity and passion towards becoming your favorite character and join in on our Cosplay Competition! The competition is judged by Lurie Children’s patients to pick a winner.

Please dress appropriately for a family-fun event. Weapons are not permitted, including any toy/plastic/foam weapons.

Performances:

At ELCGC, we have a main stage and would love to showcase your gaming-related talents! Do you love to dance in Cosplay? Show off your Mortal Kombat moves? Sing Peaches passionately while playing piano? DJ? Please let us know. We’d love to share your talents with the Extra Life community and elevate your platform.

FAQ

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Where and when is the Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention?

The Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention, or ELCGC, is held annually in the city of Chicago. The next ELCGC will be at Lurie Children’s on October 7th, 2023. Buy tickets here.

How much does a ticket cost?

General Admission - (Available) $45.00
General Admission - Student (Available) $30.00
General Admission - Child (Available) $20.00
General Admission - Babies and Tots (Available) $0.00
Volunteer - 23 Left $20.00
Vendor Booth - (Available) $100.00

Is Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention a family-friendly event?

Yes, the Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention is for all ages! There will be games accessible for everyone, from tabletop set-ups to video game streaming. Join in on a competition or play for fun with anyone and everyone who loves to game.

Do I have to be a gamer to attend ELCGC?

No! Participation in Extra Life looks different for everyone. Our community is made up of people from all walks of life, but we all share the mission of supporting the patients and families at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Is my ticket refundable?

Tickets and/or badges ("Tickets") for the event ("Event") are non-refundable and non-transferable and cannot be reproduced or resold. The unauthorized resale or attempted resale of the Ticket is prohibited and will constitute a forfeiture of the Ticket without compensation. Each Ticket must be used by the same person (the "Attendee") for the Event. The Event's operating hours, schedules, vendors, and programming are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Each Ticket is a revocable license to attend the Event. All programming and performances are subject to availability and access is not guaranteed. Extra Life and Lurie Children's are not responsible for lost or stolen Tickets.

Where and when is the Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention?

The Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention, or ELCGC, is once a year in the city of Chicago. In 2023, the convention will be held at Lurie Children’s.

Can I leave ELCGC and come back in?

Yes, please ensure you have your badge for re-entry.

Can I bring outside food/drink?

ELCGC attendees will receive food and drink as part of their event admission. However, one re-fillable water bottle is also allowed per guest. Any food required for medical purposes, medically-indicated nutritional supplements, and special dietary needs can be brought into the event. Baby food/formula are also allowed! Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Can I wear a costume?

Yes! We will be having a Cosplay Competition, but even if you do not enter the contest, you are welcome to come to ELCGC in costume. Due to the family-friendly nature of the event, weapons are not permitted, including any toy/plastic/foam weapons.

Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention