Festival dates and location set

The ninth edition of the Sables d'Olonne Game Festival will be held on October 24 and 25, 2026, at the Salle des Cordulies in Le Havre d'Olonne.

Volunteers and event hours

Volunteers from several Vendée-based gaming associations will welcome visitors from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM during the festival.

Activities and game variety

Attendees can enjoy various free activities, including a game bar featuring a selection of several hundred board games, spaces for publishers and creators, TCG, miniatures games, role-playing games (including introductory sessions), and various tournaments.

Family-friendly features

Young children will not be forgotten, as a motor skills area will be dedicated to them, providing engaging activities suitable for younger visitors.

Food and shopping options

To celebrate a notable victory or regain some points before the next game, food trucks are expected outside the festival. If attendees wish to take home a box as a trophy, shops will be present.

Upcoming game and event details

An example of an activity is the multi-table mixed game Smoky Mountains (which will be released the day before the festival). All information can be found at festival-du-jeu.fr.