For the first time, FlightSimExpo 2026 will feature a Friday exhibit hall.
According to officials with the Flight Simulation Association (FSA), the expansion is based on feedback from attendees, partners, and vendors.
The event, slated for June 12-14, 2026, will be held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
The event also will offer new single-day ticket options for flight simmers who can’t attend the full, three-day event.
Friday Exhibit Hall Access
New in 2026, the exhibit hall will be open from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 12. The doors will open immediately following the conclusion of #FSExpoFriday’s product reveals and developer updates.
“We’ve heard from attendees and developers that their favorite part of FlightSimExpo is the chance to interact with developers and try the latest software and hardware,” said FSA Co-Founder and VATSIM controller Evan Reiter. “This change allows us to offer attendees 20% more time in the exhibit hall without changing the overall travel footprint for our partners.”
#FSExpoFriday 2026 will begin at 12 p.m. CDT, one hour earlier than last year. Attendees can expect the same weekend schedule as in previous years, including announcements, hands-on exhibits and demos, product updates, developer Q&As, workshops, and more happening on Saturday and Sunday.
“At our past shows, attendees have enjoyed behind-the-scenes access to air traffic control towers, airports, museum visits, and more,” says FSA Co-Founder Phil Coyle. “We’re working on offering similar experiences for FlightSimExpo 2026’s attendees, with more details on these to come early in the new year.”
Organizers also share that more single-day ticket options will be available for flight simmers who can’t attend the entire show.
“Based on the popularity of our Sunday-Only option in 2025, we’ll be offering single-day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday ticket options in 2026,” says Coyle. “While the best experience is always for those who can attend the entire show, these new ticket options will make it easier for people who can’t attend all three days, especially for those local to the MSP area.”
Attendee registration opens in December.
As in previous years, attendees unable to make the in-person event in Minneapolis/Saint Paul have the option to watch the event online via the FSA Captain subscription or a one-time $15 purchase.
For more information: FlightSimExpo.com
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