# GamingCon Bharat third edition expects 20,000 visitors 2026-08-12T11:09:19+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet GamingCon Bharat returns for its third edition on October 17 and 18 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Organisers expect over 20,000 visitors, up from 15,000 last year, making it one of India's largest gaming and esports festivals. The event has the support of the Maharashtra government and a strategic partnership with the Indian Game Publishers & Developers Association. A new collaboration with MeepleCon brings board game publishers and tabletop enthusiasts into the fold, broadening the convention's scope. The weekend will feature free play zones with PC, console and mobile games, esports tournaments, an IndieVerse showcase for independent studios, cosplay contests, and the Level Up Conference with industry leaders. Last year’s edition turned NESCO into a playable gaming universe. Vishal Gondal, founder of NCore Games, called it a gathering point where India’s gaming future begins. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: board games, convention, cosplay, esports, gaming, Maharashtra Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gamingcon-bharat-third-edition-expects-20000-visitors/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gamingcon-bharat-third-edition-expects-20000-visitors/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.