Malaysia's gaming and anime event calendar in 2026 is stacked. Between major esports championships, anime conventions, game developer conferences, and community events, there's barely a month without something happening. The problem is keeping track of it all.
We've compiled the most comprehensive month-by-month gaming and anime event calendar for Malaysia 2026 — everything from the flagship national events to the community swap meets worth knowing about.
Bookmark this page. Update your calendar. Don't say we didn't warn you.
How to Use This Calendar
Events are marked by type:
- [ESPORTS] — competitive gaming tournaments
- [ANIME] — anime conventions and fan events
- [GAMING] — general gaming events, expos, conferences
- [COMMUNITY] — grassroots and community-run events
- [CINEMA] — anime film screenings and theatrical events
Where exact dates are confirmed, we list them. Where they're expected based on historical patterns, we indicate the likely window. Always verify with the official organiser before booking travel.
Q1 2026 (January – March)
January
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[COMMUNITY] Retro Games Malaysia Monthly Swap Meet — Last Sunday of January. Rotating venue in KL/PJ area. Perfect start to the collecting year; many sellers clear post-holiday items.
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[ESPORTS] MPL Malaysia Season 14 — Regular Season Kicks Off — MLBB's professional league returns. Online broadcast via Facebook Gaming and YouTube. Watch parties at gaming cafes throughout the season.
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[GAMING] Steam Chinese New Year Sale — Not a physical event, but worth calendaring. Major discounts that overlap with the festive season; significant deals on Japanese and Korean game titles.
February
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[ANIME] Chinese New Year Anime Cinema Run — GSC and TGV typically programme anime film screenings aligned with CNY holiday week. Ghibli re-screenings are common. Check cinema websites from mid-January.
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[ESPORTS] Valorant Challengers MY/SG — Split 1 — Regional qualifying competition for VCT (Valorant Champions Tour). Online format with LAN finals. Emerging Malaysian talent often breaks through here.
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[COMMUNITY] Retro Games Malaysia Monthly Swap Meet — Late February edition.
March
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[GAMING] Game Developers Conference (GDC) — Online Access — Not a Malaysia event, but GDC Vault content becomes available online. Malaysian game developers and students should take advantage of free GDC sessions streamed on YouTube.
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[ESPORTS] MPL Malaysia Season 14 — Playoffs Begin — Intensity ramps up. Live audience events at the MLBB Arena in KL.
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[ANIME] Doujin Circle Malaysia Monthly Release — Several Malaysian doujin/fan-art circles do monthly limited releases. Follow individual circles on Instagram and Twitter for drops.
Q2 2026 (April – June)
April
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[ANIME] Anime Fest!+ 2026 — April 18-19, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
Comic Fiesta's mid-year edition. Tickets from RM39 at Ticket2u. Artist alley, cosplay, panels. Great first-timer event. -
[ESPORTS] SEA Games 2026 Esports — Qualifier Rounds Begin
The upcoming SEA Games includes esports in its programme. National qualifiers for team selection begin. Watch for MLBB and Valorant qualifier announcements from MDEC. -
[COMMUNITY] Penang Retro Gaming Flea — Second weekend of April. Georgetown area. Strong Mega Drive and older PC hardware presence.
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[ESPORTS] MCG 2026 — State Qualifier Registration Opens
Malaysia Cyber Games registration typically opens Q2. Register at mcg.mdec.com.my the day registration opens to secure your slot.
May
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[GAMING] Level Up KL 2026 (Expected: May–June)
Southeast Asia's premier game developer conference. KLCC or MITEC. Industry passes and public indie showcase. See our full guide for details. -
[ESPORTS] MCG 2026 — State Qualifier Events
All 13 states run their own MCG qualifier events through May and June. Check with your state's gaming association. -
[COMMUNITY] Retro Games Malaysia Monthly Swap Meet — May edition. Usually one of the bigger months due to pre-holiday hardware clearing.
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[ANIME] Crunchyroll Anime Awards — SEA Watch Party Events
Industry awards show with fan events across Southeast Asia. KL venues typically host screening/watch party events. Check Crunchyroll Malaysia social media.
June
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[ESPORTS] MCG 2026 — Regional Finals
Winners from state qualifiers advance to regional playoffs. Higher production values, larger prizes. KL and regional cities. -
[GAMING] Mid-Year Gaming Sales — Steam Summer Sale
Not a physical event, but coincides with school holidays — major spending window for Malaysian gamers. Worth noting for budget planning. -
[ESPORTS] MPL Malaysia Season 14 — Grand Finals (Expected)
The season typically ends with Grand Finals in June. Live audience event, full broadcast production. One of the highest-attended esports events in Malaysia annually.
Q3 2026 (July – September)
July
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[ESPORTS] SEA Major 2026 (Expected: July–August)
Southeast Asia's biggest open fighting game tournament. Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive and more. KL or Singapore venue. See our full guide. -
[ESPORTS] MCG 2026 — National Grand Finals (Expected: July–August)
The national esports championship culminates. Live event at KL venue. Free or low-cost spectator tickets. Full broadcast. -
[COMMUNITY] Malaysia Independence Month Gaming Events
Merdeka season (approaching August 31) often sees brands and gaming cafes run themed events, promotions, and local tournaments.
August
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[ANIME] AFA Malaysia 2026 — Anime Festival Asia (Expected: August–October)
SEA's biggest professionally produced anime convention. KLCC, usually over a weekend. Japanese guest artists, cosplay competition, dealer's hall, artist alley. See our full guide. -
[ESPORTS] Valorant Champions Tour 2026 — Watch Parties
VCT Masters events are streamed globally; Malaysian esports venues and gaming cafes often hold official or unofficial watch parties. Check VCT Malaysia social media. -
[GAMING] Intel/AMD/GPU Brand Events
Hardware brands typically do major back-to-school and back-to-university promotions in August with gaming events attached. Expect demo days at major PC component retailers.
September
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[ESPORTS] MPL Malaysia Season 15 — Season Kickoff
The second MLBB MPL season of the year typically begins in September. Follow MPL Malaysia on social media. -
[COMMUNITY] Retro Games Malaysia Monthly Swap Meet
September edition. Post-summer consolidation — collectors moving hardware they accumulated over the school holidays. -
[ANIME] Miku Expo / Hatsune Miku Concert (Regional, if Malaysia scheduled)
Crypton Future Media periodically brings Miku Expo to Southeast Asia. Check official channels for 2026 Malaysia inclusion.
Q4 2026 (October – December)
October
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[ANIME] Cosplay Malaysia Championship (Expected: October–November)
A standalone national cosplay competition separate from Comic Fiesta. Some years held at KLCC or Sunway Pyramid. Winners qualify for World Cosplay Summit. -
[GAMING] Malaysia Gaming Expo (If scheduled)
A consumer gaming expo that has run periodically. Not confirmed for 2026 but historically runs in Q4. -
[ESPORTS] ESL / BLAST Major Watch Parties
CS2 major events typically run in Q4. Major esports venues in KL (OMEN Gaming Hub, Mineski) host watch parties with viewing prizes.
November
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[GAMING] Steam Autumn Sale
Pre-year-end major sale. Worth noting as many Malaysian gamers batch their game purchases here. -
[ANIME] Anime Screenings — Year-End Film Season
Q4 is historically the strongest period for anime theatrical releases. Expect major title releases from Toei, Aniplex, and Studio Ghibli timed to year-end. -
[COMMUNITY] Retro Games Malaysia November Swap Meet
Pre-Christmas edition. Often features the year's best bargains as collectors clear inventory before year-end.
December
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[ANIME] Comic Fiesta 2026 — Main Event (Expected: Late December)
The flagship event. Two days at KLCC. 30,000–50,000 attendees. The cosplay championship, artist alley, gaming zone, main stage. Tickets expected RM35–80. Watch @comicfiesta on social media for the exact dates and ticket sale announcements. -
[GAMING] Steam Winter Sale
The biggest Steam sale of the year. Overlaps with Comic Fiesta weekend — budget accordingly. -
[ESPORTS] MPL Malaysia Season 15 Grand Finals (Expected)
The year's final MPL season closes with the Grand Finals. A massive end-of-year esports celebration.
Events We're Watching
These events haven't been confirmed for 2026 but have either happened before or been announced without full details:
Malaysia Game Jam 2026 — Annual 48-hour game development competition for students and indie developers. Usually runs in conjunction with Level Up KL programming. Check MDEC's events calendar.
Gunpla Building Championship Malaysia — Bandai Namco periodically organises national Gundam model building competitions. Strong community interest. Watch official Bandai Malaysia social media.
Pokémon Regional Championship Malaysia — The Pokémon TCG competitive circuit includes Malaysia. Check pokemonsingapore.com (SEA events often shared). VGC (video game competitive) events also run here.
Weiss Schwarz / Cardfight!! Vanguard Regional — Trading card game events for these titles run regularly with Malaysian regional qualifiers. Bushiroad maintains active Malaysia operations.
DOTA 2 / CS2 LAN events — Third-party tournament organisers periodically run offline LAN events for Dota 2 and CS2 in KL. These aren't major productions but are important for the local competitive scene. Follow gaming cafe and esports venue social media for announcements.
How to Never Miss an Event
Follow These Accounts
- @GSCinemas, @TGVCinemas — anime film screenings
- @comicfiesta — CF and Anime Fest!+
- @AFAMalaysia — AFA Malaysia
- @MCGMalaysia — Malaysia Cyber Games
- @MPLMalaysia — MPL pro league
- @LevelUpKL — game dev conference
- @SEAMajor — fighting game tournament
Join These Communities
- Facebook: Retro Games Malaysia — monthly swap meets and collecting
- Facebook: Malaysia Esports Community — broad esports news and events
- Telegram: Anime Malaysia — convention news and community discussion
- Discord: egg.network — we post event reminders and coverage previews
Set Google Calendar Reminders
For recurring events (MPL, MCG qualifiers, monthly swap meets), set recurring Google Calendar entries so you're never caught out.
Bookmark This Page
We update this calendar as events are announced. Major updates expected when AFA, SEA Major, and Comic Fiesta dates are confirmed.
Budget Planning: A Full Year of Events
If you want to attend everything major, here's a rough annual budget estimate:
| Event | Estimated Cost | |-------|---------------| | Anime Fest!+ (April) | RM39–80 | | Level Up KL (May/June) | RM200–500 (industry) / Free (public) | | MCG Grand Finals spectator (July/Aug) | RM10–30 | | SEA Major spectator (July/Aug) | RM20–50 | | AFA Malaysia (Aug/Oct) | RM45–150 | | Comic Fiesta (December) | RM35–80 | | Monthly retro swap meets (×10) | RM0 entry + collecting budget | | Anime cinema screenings (×6 films) | RM60–120 |
Conservative total: RM400–650 for the year across major events (not counting merch, food, or collecting)
That's an extremely reasonable budget for a full year of events. Malaysia's gaming and anime scene gives you a lot for your ringgit.
2026 is shaping up to be the best year yet for Malaysian gaming culture. Mark these dates, follow these accounts, and make sure you're in the room when it matters.
See you at the events.