Courage XL 2026
🎮 Are you ready for Courage XL 2026?
Part of GDC week — Sunday March 8, 2026
📍 The Great Northern, San Francisco
Kick off your GDC week the Courage way! With 50+ 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) 🎧🍻
Expect a friendly crowd, an indie atmosphere, and the perfect excuse to mingle before the madness of GDC begins. 🕹️🍹
➡️ Want to showcase your game?
Submit your game by January 4 to be part of our first curation round.
➡️ Coming as a visitor? Choose your slot:
🕰️ 19:00–20:00 — 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.
🎟️ 20:00–20:45 — Early Bird Tickets
Guaranteed entry between 20:00 and 20:50. After that, you’ll need to queue like everyone else. These go fast, so make sure to RSVP to get notified when tickets drop.
🎫 21:00–23:30 — Regular Tickets
General admission starts at 21:00. A ticket gets you in, but if we’re full, it’s one-out one-in. Totally worth the wait though 😉
Ready to start your GDC week with a party full of indies, ideas and icebreakers? Let’s do this! 💥
