WHAT: PAC-MAN NYC Chompionship 2026 Tournament
WHO: Open to Public / Sign-Up Today
WHERE: The Paley Museum
25 West 52 Street
New York, NY 10019
WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:00 PM – Doors Open
12:40 PM – Qualifying Round Begins
3:00 PM – Final Round Begins
5:00 PM – Event Ends
ABOUT: Get ready to chomp your way to glory in the PAC-MAN NYC Chompionship 2026, presented by The Paley Museum and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Continuing PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary celebrations, The Paley Museum is inviting players – whether retro-pros or first-time chompers – to sign-up to test their classic PAC-MAN skills in the Chompionship 2026 Tournament and chase high scores for a chance to win awesome prizes in the PAC-MAN high score challenge.
The event takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026 with doors opening at 12:00 PM. The Qualifying Round runs 12:40 PM – 3:00 PM, followed by the Final Round from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – where the tournament winner will receive the Grand Prize of a PAC-MAN Pub Table Arcade Machine!
Alongside the chomp-tastic competition, event attendees can take advantage of meet & greets with the PAC-MAN mascot for photos and high-fives (1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM), a PAC-MAN prize for visitors (while supplies last), and PAC-MAN arts & crafts for kids.
Fans can purchase event tickets and sign-up for their play time in advance here.
Those enjoying the festivities on-site at The Paley Museum are also invited to check out the ongoing ‘45 Years of PAC-MAN’ exhibit, dropping visitors straight into the Maze that changed gaming forever. Created in partnership with Bandai Namco, the exhibit is packed with playful installations, nostalgic moments, and fascinating fun facts that trace PAC-MAN’s journey from arcade sensation to global icon. The exhibit is open now (Wed-Sun, 12:00 – 6:00 PM) through May 31, 2026.
Whether you’re a retro pro or first-time Dot chomper, this is one PAC-MAN experience you won’t want to miss!!!