Founded in 2008, Gamers for Giving is a streaming marathon and LAN party that helps raise funds for Gamers Outreach. Activities from the event support Gamers Outreach charity programs, which focus on providing entertainment to hospitalized kids. Through the years, the video game community has helped raise millions of dollars, enabling more than four million gaming experiences each year for families receiving care. You can read more about our impact in last year's annual report.
Tickets are now available! Click below to see all of our event ticket information.
Eastern Michigan University
George Gervin GameAbove Center
799 N Hewitt Rd,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Friday, April 5th
Saturday, April 6th
Sunday, April 7th
Tournaments, live broadcast, activities, raffle, & more!
Create your own online fundraiser & help bring entertainment to kids in hospitals. Collect donations, stream to your audience, and make an impact with your community.
Tickets are now available! Click below to see all of our event ticket information.
Create your own online fundraiser & help bring entertainment to kids in hospitals. Collect donations, stream to your audience, and make an impact with your community.
Eastern Michigan University
George Gervin GameAbove Center
799 N Hewitt Rd,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Friday, April 5th
Saturday, April 6th
Sunday, April 7th
Tournaments, live broadcast, activities, raffle, & more!
Hotel
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Travel
For those flying in from out of state, the closest airport to Gamers for Giving is the Detroit Metro Airport (airport code: DTW). The airport is about 20 minutes from the venue. Uber and Lyft are available for ground transportation.
Food
Food will be available from a variety of sources. Concessions will be open during the daytime, and outside food and beverages are permitted. Additionally, several locations deliver to the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Lan Tickets
Tickets will be available for purchase through our website. Check back soon for more details!
The general seating ticket provides you with a spot in our BYOC LAN party.
- 2 Power Outlets
- Internet Connection
- Chair
- 3 Feet of Table Space
- 1 Raffle Ticket
The Enhanced ticket provides early venue access for another night of gaming!
- 2 Power Outlets
- Internet Connection
- Chair
- 3 Feet of Table Space
- 10 Raffle Tickets
- Friday Venue Early Access
The Premium ticket provides more power, access, space, swag, and a snack cart!
- 4 Power Outlets
- Internet Connection
- Chair
- 6 Feet of Table Space
- GFG Hoodie
- Friday Venue Access
- 15 Raffle Tickets
- Snack Cart
- Suite For Up To 8 Friends and Gaming Setups
- 16 - 20 Power Outlets
- Chairs/Tables
- Dedicated Network Switch
- Friday Venue Access
- Up to 8 GFG Hoodies
- Snack Cart
- Select Concierge Service
- Private Security
- Private Venue Entrance/Exit
- GO Kart for Preferred Hospital
- Guild Banner Hung Above Suite
- 15 Raffle Tickets Per Person (8 people)
Spectating is free at Gamers for Giving!
Bring your entire squad, family or BOTH! We love pets but they are not allowed at the venue (due to flashing lights, loud sounds, and LOTS of power cables).
You can also select this option if you are a press member interested in covering the event.
- 6:00 PMEarly venue access for Enhanced, Premium, and Suite ticket holders.
- 6:00 PMNo tournaments will be held on Friday. Competitive events will take place on Saturday & Sunday.
- 6:00 PMDiamond Dust Tournament early check-in begins.
- 11:00 PMVenue Doors locked. Event Attendees with badges or Guardians only.
- 9:00 AMVenue Doors Open, Streamer Live production begins, and Tournament Registration begins.
- 11:00 AMDiamond Dust Tournament Begins
- 12:00 PMTournament Registration Closes.
- 12:00 PMCounter-Strike 2 (5v5)
- 2:00 PMRocket League (3v3)
- 4:00 PMStarCraft (1v1)
- 6:00 PMHalo Infinite (FFA)
- 8:00 PMFall Guys Lobbies Open
- 10:00 PMMost Impressive PC Award
- 11:00 PMVenue Doors locked. Event Attendees with badges or Guardians only.
- 9:00 AMVenue Doors Open and Tournament Registration begins.
- 11:00 AMBest Camper Award
- 12:00 PMTournament registration closes.
- 12:00 PMValorant (5v5)
- 2:00 PMLeague of Legends ARAM (5v5)
- 4:00 PMHearthstone
- 9:00 PM-ishThe LAN party will come to an end!
The Gamers for Giving LAN party features a variety of tournaments & activities for some of today's most popular esports titles.
More details will be announced in the coming days. Check back soon!
LAN EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
Bring with you:
- Computer with necessary cables (or video game console)
- Monitor (Note if your monitor is larger than 27 inches, you will need to purchase 2 seats. Premium tickets accommodate larger monitors).
- Headset / mouse / keyboard.
- Ethernet cable (preferably 25 feet long).
- Updated software. No one wants to spend their time updating things!
- Sleeping bag / pillow (if you plan on roughing the venue).
- Money for food/snacks.
- Each LAN seat has 2 electrical outlets (premium tickets have 4). 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. Failure to abide by this rule may result in removal from the event.