FAQ

Event FAQ

What is a LAN Party?

  • A LAN party (also called a BYOC: Bring Your Own Computer) is a weekend-long PC, console, and tabletop gaming event. Attendees bring their own gear and attach them to our network so they can play games with friends old and new all weekend long! Sponsors to our event help provide raffle and tournament prizes as well! In short, it’s a LOT of fun!

What should I bring to RGB LAN?

  • Your computer of choice, whether desktop, laptop, or gaming console. Rentals laptops are also available for RGB LAN 9.

  • Monitor (one monitor per seat; if you need two monitors, you need to purchase two seats)

  • Keyboard

  • Mouse and mousepad

  • Headset (No speakers, please)

  • Ethernet cable 25+ feet long

  • Surge protector

  • Your video games PRE-INSTALLED! Our on-site Steam Cache can fill gaps where possible, but it’s always good practice to have your games ready to play right away

  • Food & Drink – Food options are available nearby, but snacks and lots of water are always recommended 

  • Money – We will have vendors on-site selling mousepads and other merch. We also have a big raffle at the end of the event, and you’ll need cash to buy tickets!

  • Your favorite gaming chair (optional - we have chairs on site)

What should I NOT bring to RGB LAN?

  • Alcohol or non-prescribed drugs

  • More than one monitor per purchased seat

  • Equipment for sleeping in the venue or parking lot

When is RGB LAN 9?

September 11-13, 2026 at 10am is when we will open doors for RGB LAN 9!

You can grab your tickets here: https://tixr.com/groups/lanfest/rgblan9

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Pick your team, gather your friends, and pick your seats today!

Can I get a refund?

  • Tickets are fully refundable until August 16, 2026. After that point, all sales are final.

Can I sell my ticket to someone else?

  • Yes: tickets are always transferable. If you are no longer able to attend, and it is past the refund period, you may try to resell the ticket(s).

  • Join our Discord server and offer your ticket for sale there.

I picked the wrong seat. Can I change it?

  • No: you can’t change your seat after you’ve placed your order.

  • If you contact us via Discord or using our Contact Form, we can cancel your order, and you can place a new order and choose a different seat.

  • We will honor your original ticket price via a refund for the price difference if the ticket prices have increased since your order. Keep in mind the deadline for refunds still applies: August 16, 2026. After that point, all sales are final.

I’m not sure yet if I need a rental. what should I do?

  • Your order can’t be changed after you place it. So we recommend adding everything you MIGHT want or need up front, including your t-shirt and all rentals. You must get your rental before August 16, 2026.

    If you don’t end up needing certain rentals, we can refund them for you if you reach out to us via Discord or using our Contact form. HOWEVER, keep in mind the deadline for refunds still applies: August 16, 2026. After that point, all sales are final.

Can I buy a t-shirt?

  • Yes, you can add a t-shirt before you check out as you purchase your ticket until the August cutoff date. Keep in mind t-shirts WILL NOT be available for purchase onsite. So get ‘em now!!

I forgot to add rentals or a t-shirt. Can I add them now?

  • No: you can’t add any additional items to your order once you’ve placed it. If you contact us via Discord or using our Contact Form, we can cancel your order and you can place a new order with all the items you want added. You will have to re-select your seat for the new order. We will honor your original ticket price via a refund for the price difference if the ticket prices have increased since your order. Keep in mind the deadline for refunds still applies: August 16th, 2026. After that point, all sales are final.

Is there an age limit?

  • Attendees under age 18 must bring a signed waiver from their parent or guardian (available on our website soon).

Is my stuff going to be safe if I leave it unattended?

  • We are not responsible for lost or stolen items, so don't leave your valuables unattended - especially your wallet and phone. However, the only people allowed into the LAN will be attendees, and a staff member or volunteer will be at the door 24/7 monitoring entry.

Will there be chairs for rent?

  • Your ticket comes with a standard folding chair but we also offer nicer padded chairs to rent for $15. (The venue makes us pay extra for them).

Are the badges customized with gamer tag/handle?

  • Yes, badges ordered by August 16, 2026 will have their tag printed on the badge. After that, names can be added with a label printer.

    • Changes for names must also be submitted by August 16th, 2026.

Gaming, Tournaments and Points

What games are played at the LAN?

  • Everything! If there’s no tournaments going on that you want to participate in, you’re free to play whatever you want. While MMOs and single player games are technically allowed, the point of a LAN party is to play games with everyone around you! We highly encourage everyone to start local servers and try to get everyone around you playing the same thing. The Discord channel is a great way to find other people that want to play the same game as you. So fire up a UT2K4 server, post an invite in Discord and start fragging!

Will games have tournaments?

  • The current tournament list is shown in the schedule. This list is subject to change based on the amount of interest we get for each game. See something we missed? Let us know! During the event we also have a you-call-it program. If you are willing to admin a tournament and have at least 8 people (or teams) that are interested, you can run the tournament yourself and we’ll find you a prize!

Points? What are these points I keep hearing about?

  • When you register for RGB, you get to pick one of three teams: Red, Green, or Blue (get it?). Each team is not only fighting to earn prizes for their members but also to earn money for a local charity! Throughout the LAN, you can earn points for your team by participating in LAN events, winning tournaments, giving shout-outs to our sponsors on social media, and more.

    There are lots of ways to get points for your team. The team with the most points at the end of the LAN will earn the most money for their charity!

Do I have to spend a bunch of time earning points instead of gaming?

  • No, but active participation is encouraged! Many of the points are passively earned: our LAN staff will award points automatically when you participate in official LAN events and play on official RGB servers. You even gets points just for showing up. More active participation (like tweeting thank-yous to our sponsors, taking photos at the event, or recording something awesome happening in a game for us) will be rewarded with more points.

Charity FAQ

Which charities are beneficiaries for RGB LAN 9?

See our Supporting page for details on each charity!

Keep in mind LANFest and RGB LAN are also nonprofits/charities! So everything you do at RGB LAN events truly contributes to meaningful local impact and change.is RGB LAN a charity?

Is RGB LAN a charity?

  • Yes, we’re a charity! We pick three charities/nonprofits to benefit with each RGB LAN event, but RGB LAN is also a nonprofit. That also means you can make a tax-deductible donation to support the event and our mission. We’re a 100% volunteer-run event, so donations make a really big difference. When you donate, you help us cover our operating costs so we can keep holding this event year after year. Anything we raise in donations for RGB LAN beyond what we need to operate goes directly into the charity pool for the next event.

Volunteer FAQ

How can I apply to be a volunteer?

  • Volunteers can apply by clicking the link on Contact page!

    • Note: If the link is not working, it means that applications are not open quite yet. Check back later and keep an eye on our socials for any announcements!

Does volunteering for RGB LAN count As charity volunteering hours?

  • Yes: As long as you follow our volunteer application process and request documentation from us, your volunteer time with RGB LAN is for a nonprofit (us!) and it counts towards charity volunteering hours for work/school.

Speedrunning FAQ

Can I submit a speedrun?

  • Coming soon!

I have a question not listed here. How can I get in contact with the RGB LAN staff?