Sixth annual “Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour” takes places in Los Angeles in April 2026

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A massive, two-day event celebrating the world of Dragon Ball has been officially announced by Bandai Namco Entertainment and its partners.

The sixth annual “Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour” will be held in Los Angeles, California, and will serve as a global hub for the latest news and tournaments for the iconic franchise.

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“Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour” is a major fan event that brings together every aspect of the franchise, from manga and anime to games, figures, and toys.

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Next year’s event will be the first since 2024, following the cancellation of 2025’s event

This year’s event will feature a special main stage for new announcements, as well as a variety of exhibition booths and merchandise sales.

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Los Angeles will host the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026

Major tournaments will be held for a number of the franchise’s competitive games, including the fighting game Dragon Ball FighterZ and the various formats of the Dragon Ball Super Card Game.

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The event will focus on a range of Dragon Ball video and card games

The event will also feature a massive lineup of playable games from across the franchise, including console/PC, mobile, and physical card games.

The featured games will be:

  • Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
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  • Dragon Ball FighterZ
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  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
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  • Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
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  • Dragon Ball Legends
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  • Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle
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  • DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME MASTERS
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  • DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME FUSION WORLD
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  • DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME FUSION WORLD DIGITAL

For fans who are unable to attend the event in person, the main stage and other content will be streamed live on the official “Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour” YouTube channel.

The “Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026” will be held at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles.

The free event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 18th of April, and Sunday, the 19th of April, 2026.

Those looking to attend do need to register in advance, which can be done via the official website.

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