rAge and Mettlestate Join Forces for 2026
The rAge gaming expo is rebranding for its 2026 event in South Africa, shifting from a traditional expo to an immersive festival format. The event will feature a strategic partnership with Mettlestate to better integrate esports, creator culture, and community engagement.
Why it matters
This evolution reflects the broader global shift in gaming culture from solitary play to a multi-faceted social and entertainment experience.
South African gaming is entering a new era. After more than two decades as the country’s most iconic gaming event, rAge is preparing for its biggest evolution yet.
Descending on Fourways Mall from 27 to 29 November 2026, rAge 2026 will bring together gaming, esports, technology, creators, cosplay, anime, entertainment, competition and community in a more immersive and expansive format than anyone can imagine.
Gaming will always remain the beating heart of rAge, but this year’s spectacle has been designed from the ground up for a much broader audience. Families, young creators, technology enthusiasts, casual players, anime and cosplay fans, serious competitors, and curious first-time visitors will all find something unforgettable.
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