GAMING HOOPLA - GAMING FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
  • ABOUT
    • About the Hoopla
    • Aurora Cancer Care
    • Why We Hoopla
    • Staff
    • Location
    • Rules & Policies
  • Attendees
    • Buy a Badge
    • VIG Package
    • Run an Event
    • Event Schedule
  • Special Events
    • Silent Auction
    • Best Raffle Ever!
    • Play and Win
    • Math Trade
    • Tournaments
    • Game Library
  • Exhibitors
    • Exhibitors
    • Exhibitor Info
  • Support Us
    • 2026 Sponsors
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Contact
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We've moved again... Right next door!

As we continue to search for a long term home for the Hoopla, we heard your concerns and made the tough decision to make yet another move. 2026 Gaming Hoopla will be held at the Baird Center in conference rooms 201-203. This new venue will allow us to offer you multiple hotel blocks, straight forward parking options, and a variety of food available at any time and budget. With so much growth potential, we are anticipating that the Baird Center will be our home for the foreseeable future!

Important Dates

​Badge Pre-Registration
OPEN NOW - Until April 17th
(Walk-in badges available on site)
Event Submission
January 16th - April 24th
Hotel Block 
Open Now, CLOSES April 10th
VIG Early Event Sign Up Begins
Friday, February 8th, 12 Noon
Gen. Admission Event Sign-Up Begins
Sunday, February 10th, 4 PM
Event sign-up runs live through the weekend.

Event
May 1-3, 2026


Hours

Friday 5/1, 10 AM - 2 am
Saturday 5/2, 8 AM - 2 am
Sunday 5/3, 8 AM - 5 PM
Doors open 1 hour before event
BUY A BADGE

Badges

Weekend
$70
Single Day
Friday $30
Saturday $40
Sunday $30
​VIG 
$129

On-site Badges (if available)
Weekend $75
Fri. $35, Sat. $45, Sun. $35

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Baird Center, South Building, Rooms 201-203
Closest Access through South Entrance
​400 W Wisconsin Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Additional venue information

Gaming Hoopla 2025

We raised $40,409 for Aurora Cancer Care!

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Click here for a full RECAP OF THE 2025 Gaming HOOPLA

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The Gaming Hoopla is dedicated to making sure that all people feel welcome and safe at all Hoopla events.
​To learn more about our rules and harassment policies, click here.

All of our proceeds go directly to
Aurora Cancer Care

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Aurora Cancer Care raises funds for leading-edge cancer research and compassionate care at Aurora Health Care facilities throughout eastern Wisconsin. Their work helps patients, supports families, and builds cancer awareness across our community.

​To learn more, click here.

Can't attend the Hoopla? You can help anyway!
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For more information about our charity or where your money goes, visit Aurora Cancer Care.
  • ABOUT
    • About the Hoopla
    • Aurora Cancer Care
    • Why We Hoopla
    • Staff
    • Location
    • Rules & Policies
  • Attendees
    • Buy a Badge
    • VIG Package
    • Run an Event
    • Event Schedule
  • Special Events
    • Silent Auction
    • Best Raffle Ever!
    • Play and Win
    • Math Trade
    • Tournaments
    • Game Library
  • Exhibitors
    • Exhibitors
    • Exhibitor Info
  • Support Us
    • 2026 Sponsors
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Contact