EAG Expo 2026 will open at London’s ExCeL centre on 13 January, beginning the arcade trade-show calendar for the year. The event brings together manufacturers, distributors and attraction specialists, with a programme spanning video games, dance machines, redemption, pinball, virtual reality and larger social-entertainment installations.
This preview covers products publicly identified by exhibitors before the show. Some displays and announcements may remain undisclosed until the doors open, so Australian operators and enthusiasts should treat this as an early guide rather than a complete floor plan. For more arcade-industry updates, visit the RETROCADE arcade blog.
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe has been revealing its EAG programme progressively since December, with its full preview now available. Superwin’s The Future and Mini World are scheduled for their UK show launches, while Bandai Namco’s shooter GoldStorm Pirates returns after appearing in pre-release form at the previous show. It has since reached numerous locations, with further placements expected.
The company’s European distribution operation will also bring Raw Thrills releases including Godzilla Kaiju Wars DX and Jackpot Racer, along with JET Games’ Giga Shot and other products. Pac-Man remains part of the presentation through Whack-The-Ghosties, Baller Jr and a children’s ride.
Electrocoin
Electrocoin’s headline attraction is the European debut of Dance Dance Revolution World, including the first EAG appearance of its “Universal” cabinet format. The machine is likely to draw substantial attention from dance-game players, particularly those keen to see how the new cabinet performs in person.
Beyond DDR, Electrocoin is expected to show its customary combination of redemption products and Stern pinball machines, which it distributes in the UK. The redemption line-up includes a new sequel to Colorama, the long-running ticket roulette game.
Sega Amusements International
Sega Amusements International is returning with a broad selection covering arcade video, redemption and social entertainment. Its featured new redemption games are Putt It! Par-Tee and Simon Arcade, while Daytona Championship USA returns in its latest Motion Edition cabinets. Sega has outlined its wider EAG line-up.
As well as its own products, Sega’s European distribution role adds several other attractions. These include ICE redemption games, LAI Games’ Cyberpunk 2077: Turf Wars and Ubisoft All-Star VR, plus IGS/Baohui’s Speed Rider 4DX. The latter is notable because the title is sold by Namco in the United States.
The social-entertainment programme includes Subsoccer Arcade and the new Neoshuffle, which Sega is debuting with Good Times Tech. Operators considering larger entertainment installations may also want to compare these formats with the dedicated racing arcade range available for more traditional driving experiences.
UDC
UDC will provide another major dance-game display through Step Revolution’s StepManiaX. The Step Revolution team will be attending, continuing the title’s regular presence at the exhibition.
UDC also holds the UK rights to products from Ace Amusement. The company has previously used EAG to introduce Ace titles before their US appearances, although the advance information for 2026 currently points to Jet Ski Racer and the vertical-screen Bikers Madness as the notable examples. Further announcements remain possible.
For prize-game operators, UDC’s presentation will include Elaut’s E-Claw 2.0 and Playmore pushers. These machines sit alongside the more familiar dance and video-game displays, showing the breadth of equipment represented at the show.
More exhibitors and attractions
Several other exhibitors will add depth to the exhibition beyond the four major European names. Instance Automatics, the UK distributor for UNIS products, is returning after missing last year’s event. Its published preview identifies Spin City, Jump Master and a wider selection of UNIS redemption games. Other newer UNIS products, including Turbo Nova, could appear even though they have not been confirmed in the advance material.
Retro Arcade Specialists UK is also of interest. The company is traditionally associated with pinball from Jersey Jack and Barrels of Fun, and will additionally represent Unico products in the UK. The appearance of Nova Blast has not been confirmed, although the company has teased a surprise.
The attraction-focused side of EAG will feature several projects outside conventional arcade cabinets. Robobike is scheduled to make its world debut as a 4D motion motorbike platform, while Game Volt will present Hotshots, its projection-based shooting-gallery concept.
JNC Sales, Harry Levy and Cosmic Leisure are also expected to attend, with those companies generally concentrating more heavily on redemption. Additional products may emerge during the exhibition, followed by fuller coverage after the show concludes.
For Australian readers comparing commercial attractions with equipment for a home collection, RETROCADE’s arcade machine buying guide covers the practical considerations involved in choosing a cabinet.
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