We’re at it again! We’re back at the Seattle Home Show. This time we’re back to hiding upstairs like proper Sasquatch. The BYOC is open Friday February 26th at 12:00 PM through Sunday the 28nd at 5:00PM with plenty of gaming action to last the whole weekend!
Don’t want to lug your PC around? Try out our Rental PCs and Be a Hero! With a rental PC you also get a monitor and peripherals but you still need to purchase a seat. If you want to bring your own PC but sprawl on a 6 foot table grab a VIP seat! For the more cozy option a regular BYOC seat gets you a 3 foot table section. We also have discounted youth tickets for the kids. Come create healthy communities through gaming and support at Emerald City LAN Winter 2027.
Be sure to keep in touch on the LANFest and Emerald City LAN Discord for more updates!
A LAN party is a social gaming event where people bring their own computers or consoles and play together in the same room. It’s a friendly, come-as-you-are space where you can jump into games, cheer others on, or just hang out. It’s a fun event to bring friends to—and a great way to make new ones. Alongside video games, there are also “AFK Games” like tabletop games, D&D, and other offline activities, so there’s always something to join, even if you want a break from the screen. You don’t need to be an expert to fit in; LAN parties are about sharing a fun, welcoming experience with people who love games of all kinds.
How should I prepare my PC for the LAN?
Update your games before packing. Ensure they launch.
Steam, Origin, Epic, EA, Battle.net, Riot, etc.
We will have a LAN Cache, but please don’t rely on it!
Back up any of your personal files
Update your drivers
Disable anything that could hand out DHCP leases on the network, such as: internet connection sharing, hotspot features, virtual machines.
If you have manually configured your DNS settings, please remember to change it back. Your computer will only use the cache server if you allow our network to whisper soothing binary into its configuration (this is the default).
What do I pack?
Desktop, Laptop or Gaming Console
Monitor (No larger than 32″ for standard seats)
Keyboard, Mouse, Mousepad
Headset -No Speakers!
Power supply cable
25+ft Ethernet cable
Optional: Controller
Optional: Cart/Dolly
Optional: Desk Chair (Folding Chairs are provided)
Where do I park?
In order to make your load-in/load-out as easy as possible, we’ve put together some instructions and pictures for you.
1. Head to Lumen Field Parking Garage by pointing your GPS to 330 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134.
3. Follow the lines until you see a parking attendant/booth.
4. Let the attendant know that you are loading-in your computer gear for LANFest, and tell them your name. They will have a list of attendees’ names.
5. Make sure you go to LEVEL 2
6. Proceed to the load-in area (2B in picture). Near the ticket booths
7. Drop off your gear at your seat in the event, and you can leave it with us to park!
8. The Mariners Garage parking is only an 8 minute walk away one block over. It is normally $20 and has 24/7 entry/exit. You can still unload your gear directly at the event, and then move to the 24/7 parking option.
9. If you choose to park in the Lumen Field Parking Garage, it will cost $15 and you must exit the garage at 11:30pm. The Lumen Field Parking Garage closes at 11:30pm and re-opens at 5:30am. Any vehicles left in the garage may receive a tire boot and need the owner to pay to have it removed, or may be towed.
Emerald City LANFest was started in 2012 with a small group of gamers in the Seattle area. We soon joined with LANFest, a 501(c)3 that builds healthy communities through gaming. Combined we have over 4.5 million volunteer hours, 21 chapters in 16 states, and numerous events each year. We focus on having fun, building community, and giving back to our local community.
Emerald City LAN at Seattle Home Show at Lumen Field 2027
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We’re at it again! We’re back at the Seattle Home Show. This time we’re back to hiding upstairs like proper Sasquatch. The BYOC is open Friday February 26th at 12:00 PM through Sunday the 28nd at 5:00PM with plenty of gaming action to last the whole weekend!
Be sure to keep in touch on the LANFest and Emerald City LAN Discord for more updates!
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/W6xbMMGFvz
Learn more: https://lanfest.com/chapter/emeraldcitylan/
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FAQ
What is BYOC?
BYOC is short for “Bring Your Own Computer”
What is a LAN party?
A LAN party is a social gaming event where people bring their own computers or consoles and play together in the same room. It’s a friendly, come-as-you-are space where you can jump into games, cheer others on, or just hang out. It’s a fun event to bring friends to—and a great way to make new ones. Alongside video games, there are also “AFK Games” like tabletop games, D&D, and other offline activities, so there’s always something to join, even if you want a break from the screen. You don’t need to be an expert to fit in; LAN parties are about sharing a fun, welcoming experience with people who love games of all kinds.
How should I prepare my PC for the LAN?
What do I pack?
Where do I park?
Google Maps Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/hxH9VDoGrKWCiF7t6
2. Come to the CenturyLink Parking Garage.
3. Follow the lines until you see a parking attendant/booth.
4. Let the attendant know that you are loading-in your computer gear for LANFest, and tell them your name. They will have a list of attendees’ names.
5. Make sure you go to LEVEL 2
6. Proceed to the load-in area (2B in picture). Near the ticket booths
7. Drop off your gear at your seat in the event, and you can leave it with us to park!
8. The Mariners Garage parking is only an 8 minute walk away one block over. It is normally $20 and has 24/7 entry/exit. You can still unload your gear directly at the event, and then move to the 24/7 parking option.
9. If you choose to park in the Lumen Field Parking Garage, it will cost $15 and you must exit the garage at 11:30pm. The Lumen Field Parking Garage closes at 11:30pm and re-opens at 5:30am. Any vehicles left in the garage may receive a tire boot and need the owner to pay to have it removed, or may be towed.
Emerald City LANFest was started in 2012 with a small group of gamers in the Seattle area. We soon joined with LANFest, a 501(c)3 that builds healthy communities through gaming. Combined we have over 4.5 million volunteer hours, 21 chapters in 16 states, and numerous events each year. We focus on having fun, building community, and giving back to our local community.