Tabletop Gaming Magazine – Behind Tabletop Gaming Live | TGL 2026
We're at Tabletop Gaming Live 2026 in Doncaster chatting with Matt Chapman, editor of Tabletop Gaming Magazine, about bringing the event back and what goes into creating a tabletop convention designed around actually playing games.
In this interview we talk about:
- How Tabletop Gaming Live was designed with open gaming in mind
- Creating dedicated demo areas and speaker spaces
- Why the Doncaster venue worked so well for this event
- Feedback from exhibitors and attendees
- The live talks, panels and quiz events
- Exclusive announcements from publishers during the weekend
- Plans and hopes for future events
Matt also shares what he's most proud of from the weekend — especially the new speakers programme and the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that made the event feel focused on gaming rather than just crowds.
If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how tabletop conventions come together, this is a really interesting chat.
Tabletop Gaming Magazine / Tabletop Gaming Live:
https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk
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