Get Your FlightSimExpo 2026 Tickets Before Prices Climb on May 1

Flight simmers, set your throttles forward. FlightSimExpo 2026 is approaching fast, and anyone planning to attend this year's convention in Saint Paul, Minnesota will want to secure tickets before prices increase on May 1.




The show takes place June 12-14, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, bringing together more than 60 of flight simulation's biggest names for a packed weekend of announcements, exhibits, workshops, panels, seminars, and community events.




Three-day event access currently starts at just $68 for FSA Captains when purchased before the May 1 price increase. Tickets are available now at flightsimexpo.com.




New Exhibitors Join the Lineup



Following the initial video reveal on April 25, the Flight Simulation Association has confirmed five new exhibitors for FlightSimExpo 2026:




Flying Art, Gadgetly, Jurassic Jets, National STOL in partnership with MOZA, and X-Plane have all joined the growing exhibitor list.




One of the newly announced experiences will bring a competitive edge to the show floor. National STOL, working with MOZA, plans to offer attendees an interactive eSTOL competition experience, allowing flight simmers to compete against other virtual STOL competitors and real-world short takeoff and landing pilots.




Tom Wolf, Founder of National STOL, said the team is excited to provide both competition and education throughout the weekend, including workshops and other hands-on content for attendees.




The current exhibitor list is available at flightsimexpo.com/partners, with exhibitor registration open through May 29.




Add-On Experiences Beyond the Exhibit Hall



FlightSimExpo 2026 is not just about the show floor. Attendees can also sign up for additional experiences outside of Exhibit Hall hours, including planespotting trips, flight sim classes, and social events.




These add-on activities give simmers even more ways to connect with the community, learn something new, and enjoy the aviation atmosphere surrounding the event. Registration for tours and experiences is available at flightsimexpo.com/tours.




#FSExpoFriday Brings the Big Reveals



Friday, June 12 is #FSExpoFriday, and it kicks off at 12:00 PM CDT with a series of major product announcements. For many attendees, this is one of the most electric parts of the entire weekend, the moment when new products, updates, and surprises are revealed live in front of the community.




This year's presenter list includes major names in flight simulation, including Thrustmaster, SayIntentions.AI, Combat Pilot, Navigraph, Virtual Fly, X-Plane, SoFly, Meridian GMT, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and more.




Including video reveals, organizers expect more than 30 announcements during the event. After the presentations, the Exhibit Hall opens for an evening preview from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.




Travel Rooms Are Going Fast



FlightSimExpo 2026 takes place at the Saint Paul RiverCentre from June 12-14, 2026. With the primary hotel already sold out, remaining hotel availability is extremely limited, with rooms starting at $155 per night plus tax.




Attendees are encouraged to make travel plans soon. Airfare discounts are available from Delta, Southwest, United, and codeshare partners.




Join the Flight Sim Community in Saint Paul



Since 2018, FlightSimExpo has welcomed more than 5,000 attendees across events in Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, and Houston. Produced by the Flight Simulation Association, the convention continues to bring together developers, simmers, real-world pilots, hardware makers, creators, and aviation fans from around the world.




Tickets for FlightSimExpo 2026 are available now at flightsimexpo.com.




Prices increase May 1, so grab your pass before the fare gate closes.



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