CEO Fighting Game Championships returns to the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek for our 16th Annual Fighting Game Convention open to fans around the world. From our 24 hour JebaileyWorld Arcade to Developer Pro Tour stops, CEO has something for all ages to enjoy while spending a weekend at one of the largest resorts just minutes away from all the theme parks Orlando has to offer.
CEO Gaming 2026
Aug 14–16
Located just minutes from Orlando’s theme parks, the resort offers everything you need to make the most of your CEO experience including 10+ dining and late night options, luxurious amenities and spacious accommodations. With over 1,000 rooms available, this is our biggest hosting hotel to date for the FGC to celebrate together.
Whether you’re competing, spectating, or simply enjoying a vacation filled weekend with the fighting game community, CEO 2026 at Rosen Shingle Creek ensures an unforgettable experience. Click below for reservations and travel information.
Community Effort Orlando, better known as CEO, is one of the premier fighting game tournaments in the world. Players from all over the world gather to compete in their favorite games, celebrate the fighting game community, and experience the electric atmosphere of esports. CEO is more than a competition — it’s a celebration of skill, passion and community.
After a wildly successful return to Orlando in 2025 with over 6000+ attendees from over 50 countries, CEO 2026 looks to be our biggest and best experience yet with over 200,000 sq ft of venue space featuring 30+ Tournaments, 100+ Arcade Machines, 50+ Vendors, Karaoke and much much more!
Register to compete in our fully staffed, professionally run events, featuring experienced tournament organizers, clear rulesets, and a smooth competitive experience from pools to finals.
Register to compete in our fully staffed, professionally run events, featuring experienced tournament organizers, clear rulesets, and a smooth competitive experience from pools to finals.
Badge pickup will be available from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM in front of the Gatlin Main Ballroom On Thursday; please bring a photo ID to collect your badge. You can also pick up your badges on event days throughout the weekend, and on-site spectator sales will begin Thursday. A more in-depth player schedule will be released shortly after tournament registration closes in August.
Whether you are applying to join our artist alley, help with tournament brackets, or commentate on one of our broadcasts you’ll find our applications below. CEO Continues to Grow with your passion and support.
Come showcase your talent and sell your artwork celebrating fighting games.
Help us run our tournament brackets to create a smooth experience for players.
Lend your voice to one of CEO’s many broadcasts showcasing the best in fighting games.
Host one of our many Community Side tournaments inside of JebaileyWorld.
Want to Cover CEO 2026 and share your experience with your community?
Showcase commercial products with a booth or digitally through one of our many packages.
Whether you are applying to join our artist alley, help with tournament brackets, or commentate on one of our broadcasts you’ll find our applications below.
Come showcase your talent and sell your artwork celebrating fighting games.
Help us run our tournament brackets to create a smooth experience for players.
Lend your voice to one of CEO’s many broadcasts showcasing the best in fighting games.
Host one of our many Community Side tournaments inside of Jebaileyland.
Showcase commercial products with a booth or digitally through one of our many packages.