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Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Tournament Featuring Over $4K in Prizes

Featuring over $4,000 in bonus prizes by SacAnime, Dave & Busters, and AVerMedia, Fire & Ice RGX 2026 is bringing the heat (and ice) with Tournaments that include Super Smash Bros, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, 2XKO, and even Tetris!

Fire & Ice RGX! The high tier gaming event in Roseville, California bringing you a tournament scale you won't see at any other locals!

Featuring over $4,000 worth of bonus prizes provided by @SacAnime, @DaveandBusters, & @AVerMedia!

Info & tourny reg https://t.co/qaKVLhYrtB pic.twitter.com/A9tAdYFmbf
— @SacGamersExpo (@sacgamersexpo) May 13, 2026

Happening June 20 and June 21 in Roseville, CA, Fire & Ice RGX 2026 is set to host the following tournament schedule:

Saturday, June 20

11am PT – Doors Open
12pm PT – Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Nintendo Switch 2 Bonus Prize!)
12:30pm PT – Tekken 8
1pm PT – Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 64) Pool 1
1:30pm PT- 4:30pm PT – FREE Tetris High Score Challenge
2pm PT – FREE Rocket League 1v1s
2:30pm PT – Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 64) Pool 2
4pm PT – 2XKO

Sunday, June 21

10am PT – Doors Open
11am PT – Street Fighter 6 (PlayStation 5 Bonus Prize!)
11:30am PT – FREE Pokémon Champions (Bring Your Own Team!)
12:30pm PT – FREE Super Smash Bros. Melee
1pm PT – Guilty Gear -Strive-
2pm PT – FREE Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Learn more about the Fire & Ice RGX 2026 tournament via its official Start.GG page.

Happening in a little more than a month, learn more about previously confirmed Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guests of Honor below…

Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Tickets available now!

More info coming soon! More guests to announce!
More info on website! https://t.co/3e4beor2Dx

Get tix here! https://t.co/EGIQJEgvxP #videogames #livemusic #retrocollective #games #arcade #roseville #GTAIV #retrogames #SuperMario pic.twitter.com/72kCo7Lzvk
— @SacGamersExpo (@sacgamersexpo) April 7, 2026

Fire & Ice RGX 2026 tickets can now be purchased online ahead of the event – note children 10 and under are free with paid adult!

Looking for a place to stay the weekend of Fire & Ice RGX 2026?

Coming from out of town for the Fire & Ice RGX? Just click the HOTELS link on our website – scroll down to the bottom of the page – enter the days you need – book a room!

Using our link will get you a discounted rate!

Our website – https://t.co/3e4beor2Dx #hotels #roseville pic.twitter.com/HvgipX9Wqh
— @SacGamersExpo (@sacgamersexpo) March 18, 2026

Make sure to check out the designated “Hotels” section of the Placer Tourism website – this link has a number of discounted hotel rates!

Fire & Ice RGX 2026
June 20 – 21

To obtain a vendor application please email: chris@fireicergx.com #retrogamingexpo #fireicergx #pokemoncards #mtg #roseville #retro #retrogames #Convention #videogames #MagicTheGathering pic.twitter.com/TrAKJccp1X
— @SacGamersExpo (@sacgamersexpo) February 5, 2026

For those feeling social, make sure to follow the official Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram social media channels.

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Doma Joining Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2

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GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 Trends Report Released

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