March 8th 2026 | Great Northern | San Francisco

Kick off your GDC week the Courage way! With 35+ developers, a drink in hand, and a night full of games, chats, and good vibes. Courage XL keeps things casual: think simple set ups, soft music, and lots of cool demos (no loud music, expensive expo booths or complicated badge scanners) ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿป

Expect a friendly crowd, an indie atmosphere, and the perfect excuse to mingle before the madness of GDC begins. ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ๐Ÿน

19:00โ€“20:00
VIP Hour

For publishers, platforms, press, and investors. Exclusive early access to the venue and games before the doors open to the public. Apply by March 6 to get on the list.

20:00โ€“20:45
Early Bird Tickets

Guaranteed entry between 20:00 and 20:50. After that, youโ€™ll need to queue like everyone else. These tickets go fast, so make sure to RSVP to get notified when tickets drop.

21:00โ€“23:00
General Admission

General admission starts at 21:00. A ticket gets you in, but if weโ€™re full, itโ€™s one-out one-in. Totally worth the wait though ๐Ÿ˜‰

Venue

The Great Northern

119 Utah St, San Francisco,
CA 94103, United States