GFG 2025 LAN Checklist

It’s the home stretch! We’re literal days away from Gamers For Giving 2025! It’s so close, we can just taste it! That said, we wanted to make sure you’re ready with this handy checklist, so that everybody attending the GFG 2025 LAN Party comes well equipped!

Please review the important information and updates below to streamline your check-in process!

Equipment Checklist

Whether it’s your first or 50th LAN party, don’t get caught unprepared! These are self-explanatory.

• Computer / Video Game Console(s) with necessary cables
• Monitor
• Headset, Mouse, Keyboard
• Update your software and programs/devices you might think need an update!
• Sleeping Bag / Pillow / Tent if you’re going for the Best Camper Award
• Money for Food, Snacks, the GFG Raffle, or to support the shops on-site!

Remember, each LAN seat will have two electrical outlets, while those who purchased Premium tickets have four. Do not bring your own power strip or attempt to exceed the number of receptacles provided. If you’d like additional outlets, you must buy another seat at the LAN.

Ethernet Cable

Do not forget to bring an ethernet cable unless you rented a PC and monitor from Gamers Outreach. Refer to the chart above to select the appropriate cable length based on your LAN seat, ensuring that you have sufficient cable coverage.

GFG Raffle

We have a mountain of raffle prizes to give away at the GFG 2025 LAN Party thanks to our generous sponsors. Raffle tickets are $5 each, and five tickets will cost $20.

General contributions can also be made at the event services booth.

Discord

The Gamers Outreach Discord server is where you’ll find event announcements and discussions. In addition to audio announcements you’ll hear the venue, we’ll be using Discord to notify attendees of event activities. Tournament moderators will also oversee the channels in the server to help navigate through competitions you’ve signed up for.

Spectators

For those still planning on attending the GFG 2025 LAN Party in person, General Admission tickets and badges are sold out, but you can still attend the GFG 2025 LAN Party as a Spectator. Spectators will receive a wristband that grants them access to the venue until it closes at 11PM.

Spectators are free to engage with our many activities around the venue, but in order to attend Diamond Dust 2, you’ll need a separate Diamond Dust 2 Spectator Pass. Diamond Dust 2 Spectator Passes can be purchased here.

Venue Access & House Rules

The doors at the GameAbove Center will be closed and staffed by security each night at 11PM. Only registered attendees/guardians with badge in-hand will be allowed to leave and enter the facility. There are no exceptions to this role, so please have your GFG badge on your person at all times.

Please be familiar with GFG 2025’s Terms & Conditions. Entering the GameAbove Center confirms your agreement to these terms. Please pay special attention to page 8, as it contains a specific list of prohibited items.

In short, be good and do good. Photos and videos taken by the event staff will be collected throughout the event and may be posted online. Attending the GFG 2025 LAN Party also gives Gamers Outreach consent for photography and video recording.

Checklist DLC: Be Con-Equipped!

Okay, if you’re still here, that means you’re super excited for GFG, and you’re awesome for that.  If you want to be beyond awesome though? You should also bring these items. While people typically recommend these items for conventions, a lot of the same rules apply and will really improve your experience!

• Power Banks & Appropriate Charging Cables - Since power is already at a premium, bringing a power bank to charge your mobile devices and handhelds would be smart.
• Have Your Games Already Downloaded - If you know you’re going to be playing a specific game on whatever platform you’re on, make sure it’s already downloaded and installed. There are hundreds of other gamers at GFG playing, and you’ll have more fun playing and not waiting for an install.
• Deodorant - There will be people sleeping at GFG, so we shouldn’t have to explain this one…
• Comfortable Shoes - We all have our favorites. Your soles will thank you by bringing in your broken-in sneakers.
• Hoodie / Jacket - Auditoriums can be cold, especially when the AC is blasting. If you didn’t pre-order a limited edition GFG 2025 hoodie, you should pack something to keep you warm!

See You Soon!

We’ve said it so many times, and we aren’t tired of it: We’re so excited to see everybody attending the GFG 2025 LAN Party!

Remember, even if you can’t attend, you can still be a part of GFG 2025 simply by making a donation, creating a fundraising campaign and streaming, or simply by spreading the word on social media (X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky) or on your own!

Thank you to everyone reading for your time and your continued support. We look forward to seeing the impact you’ll make FOR THE KIDS!