1 DAY PASS
competitor
$60
spectator
$50
2 DAY PASS
competitor
$100
spectator
$75
3 DAY PASS
competitor
$145
spectator
$100
COMPETITOR PASS
Early-Bird Registration through SEPT. 9TH
Main Registration, through Friday DEC. 19TH, 2025 11:59 PST
Late Registration, through Friday Jan. 23rd, 2025 11:59 PST
1 day Competitor passes also available onsite
SPECTATOR PASS
SPECTATOR PASSES AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL FEBRUARY 6TH, 2026 11:59PM PST*
Spectator passes also available onsite for extra $5 (save your money!)
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Full 24 hour access to Main Venue day and night (Friday 9am - Sunday 9pm) (exact times subject to change)
An extra day in the main venue hall on Sunday during top 8 finals! (new!)
Top 8 Finals in the Convention Hall
Included in all 3 day passes
If 2-day pass is purchased, and you arrive Friday, you must purchase an additional day to attend Sunday Finals.
1-Day pass is ok to use for Sunday only
FREE play arcade/rhythm games!
Brackets-on-Demand all weekend! Prizes included for winning!
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* ALL passes are NON refundable.
* Event fees are NON refundable or transferable.
List of titles and consoles that will be used:
* SF6: PS5
* TEKKEN 8: PS5
* GBVSR: PS4 on PS5
* GGST: PS5
* UNI2: PS5
Side
* GGXrd PS4 Pro
* CvS2 cabs
* SSF2T cabs
* SF 3S custom cabs
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The Sunday Top 8 Finals will be held in the Convention Hall (not the Civic Center this year).
Seating is first come, first served, so be sure to arrive early.
You may come and go as you like, but keep in mind that seats will fill up quickly.
Pass Information:A 3-Day Competitor or Spectator Pass includes access to the Sunday Top 8 Finals.
If you have a 2-Day Pass:
Arriving Friday: You’ll need to purchase an additional day to attend the Sunday Top 8 Finals. (You can do this in person)
Arriving Saturday: You do not need to purchase anything extra—your pass will cover both Saturday and Sunday.
You can also purchase a 1-Day Competitor or Spectator Pass specifically for Sunday if you only want to attend the Top 8 Finals.
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Two Hotels directly connected to venue!
Four other hotels within walking distance or short 10 min ride on lite rail
10 min away from San Jose Mineta international airport
Massive Top tier artist alley & vendors!
Access to a huge dedicated tabletop game area
TONS of food options within walking distance of the venue
Guildhouse overflow venue 1 block away
Hilton
300 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
attached to venue
MARRIOTT
301 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
attached to venue
Hyatt
282 Almaden Blvd, San Jose CA 95113
across the street from the venue
ac hotel
350 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
3-4 blocks away from venue
SPRINGHILL suites
10 Skyport Dr. San Jose, CA 95110
15-20 min ride on Light Rail directly to front of venue
residence inn
10 Skyport Dr. San Jose, CA 95110
15-20 min ride on Light Rail directly to front of venue
Be sure to book through our official booking portal! Discounted rates are only available through this link, and Genesis will not receive credit for your reservation if you book elsewhere
APPLICATIONS
If you are a Vendor looking to sell wares, need a Press Pass, or want to help Volunteer at GX3, follow the links below!
VENDOR
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS DECEMBER 15TH, 2025 11:59 PM PSTSecond wave of acceptance emails will go out by DEC 5TH, 2025COLLEGE ESPORTS
RECEIVE 25% OFF YOUR GROUP RATE! 5 OR MORE PLAYERS TO QUALIFY. VOLUNTEER
APPLY ABOVE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING RUN POOLS, ENTER BRACKET DATA, & ASSIST TO'S FOR REWARDS!CREATOR PASS
Due to unforseen issues, we will have to postpone the launch of our Creator Pass program until next year. If you were waiting for this app to go live, please use the Press Pass instead.
press pass
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR A PRESS BADGE IS JANUARY 30TH, 2026 11:59 PM PT.Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis until February 8th.