An Introduction to the Galactic Championship
The Star Wars™: Unlimited Galactic Championship is the largest event ever hosted by Fantasy Flight Games. It serves as the culmination of an entire year’s worth of Organized Play, where the best players from all over the world congregate in one place and face off for the title of Galactic Champion. And that’s just the main tournament! There are also tons of side events, bonus experiences, and other activities going on throughout the entirety of the event, which means there’s always something to do for competitors and spectators alike.
An event this size can be a bit daunting, especially if it’s your first time attending something of this scale. Thankfully, we’re here to lay out all the details you need to know, starting with…
BADGE PICKUP
Thursday, July 24: 12:00pm-6:00pm PST
Friday, July 25: 8:00am-5:00pm PST
Saturday, July 26: 8:00am-5:00pm PST
Floor 1 of Venetian Expo Hall
When and Where Do I Get My Badge?
Before you can do anything at the Galactic Championship, you’ll need to pick up your badge! Badge pickup opens at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 24th. It will remain open until 6:00 PM that same day, and then it will be open again from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday. You can pick up your badge at any time during those windows, but we recommend grabbing it sooner rather than later so you don’t have to wait to dive into the fun! Plus, you even get a special token if you pick your badge up on Thursday the 24th!
As for where you can pick up your badge, you’ll find the booth on Floor 1 of the Venetian Expo Hall, near the ballrooms. Make sure you have your ID handy for verification purposes!
If you have not yet purchased your badge for the Galactic Championship, you can do so here.
Guides to the Galactic Championship
There’s a lot to do at the Galactic Championship, so much so that it can be a bit overwhelming for first-time attendees of an event this large. To help navigate the event, we’ve created some handy guides:
Learn more about community activities like fan experiences, family zones, and more.
Connect, Collect, Compete
Everything you can do at the Galactic Championship is divided up into one of three categories: Connect, Collect, and Compete. Check out each section below for a brief overview of what each space entails!
CONNECT
New to Star Wars: Unlimited? Looking to play for fun? Need a break from the competition? Join all the community fun in the CONNECT space, sponsored by PPG! Enjoy learn-to-play games, the beginner zone, the Asmodee Game Library, open play, photo opportunities and more!
*CONNECT space will close at 6:00pm PDT Friday and Saturday and at 2:00pm PDT on Sunday.
COLLECT
Get ready to shop! In the COLLECT space you'll find the Galactic Championship Merch store, as well as the Asmodee store with Star Wars games, and a Gamegenic store full of premium game accessories! Bring your favorite art piece to the Artist Alley for signatures and visit various vendors and retailers throughout the area.
*This is a cashless event. The COLLECT area will close at 6:00pm PDT on Friday and Saturday and at 2:00pm PDT on Sunday. Full schedule coming soon.
COMPETE
The COMPETE area showcases the Galactic Championship Main Event, all ticketed side events, deck check stations, prize wall, and more! Watch the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as top-ticket games on the Main Stage. Not able to make it in time? Alternative locations will be available to watch the broadcast throughout the convention.
Full List of Experiences
Beginner Zone
If you are just starting your Star Wars: Unlimited journey, fear not! We got you covered with a designated space to learn the game alongside the pros. Here, you can kick-start your collection at Bulk for Beginners, learn how to construct a deck, deploy basic gameplay mechanics and strategies, and even play against fellow beginners. This area is geared towards gamers of all ages eager to dive in to learn the basics.
Trading and Collecting Zone
Construct your dream deck while making friends along the way at our designated Trading and Collecting Zone. Staff will be present to help educate those new to card game trading on the process and what makes a fair trade.
Asmodee Game Library
Play a wide variety of Star Wars-licensed games from across Asmodee Studios! Not only will we have a fine collection of games to check out within the library, we will also have demos featuring our very own Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, and The Mandalorian™: Adventures from the fine folks of Unexpected Games. Atomic Mass Games will also be joining for demos of Star Wars: Shatterpoint and the new refreshed rules for Star Wars: Legion.
Panels
Dive deeper into the game with a wide variety of panels ranging from deck techs to behind-the-scenes of what it takes to create a TCG. Keep an eye out for a complete list of panels and special guests as we draw closer to the event!
Paint and Take
Presented by Atomic Mass Games
Join Atomic Mass Games for a Hobby Paint & Take! Have you wanted to paint a miniature or just flex your hobby skills? Come by the Miniatures Paint & Take section and paint a miniature. All materials will be provided.
Star Wars Photo Experiences
Snap a photo of yourself alongside a full-size X-wing starfighter or immortalize yourself inside the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon with our memorable photo experiences found throughout the event.
Artist Alley
Celebrate and meet the artists behind the illustrations inspired by the iconic scenes within the cards of Star Wars: Unlimited.
Designer Experiences
Meet our designers for exclusive signings or challenge them head-on during our Designer Duel challenges scheduled throughout the event.
Pin Passport
Snag your pin passport to begin your quest to collect all eight exclusive pins found throughout the convention.
Family Zone
Enjoy family-friendly activities, including face painting, crafts, and more!
Chill Zone
Need a break from the excitement? What about a low-key place to chat with your friends? Head over to the chill zone, where soft seating and good vibes await you.
Sensory Friendly Area
We’ve partnered with the incredible non-profit Calm Passion to create a sensory-friendly space tucked away from the convention hall's bright lights and fast pace. To learn more about Calm Passion’s mission to develop sensory-friendly spaces at conventions, visit https://www.facebook.com/CalmPassion/