Normally you don’t meet this little guy til much later in the year!
But rules are meant to be broken. Full reveal coming tomorrow.
There is a limit of (6) six bucket hats (exclusive to pre-order), (6) six lanyards, and (2) two key caps (limited supply).
More info: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/merch....
*Design is not final, variations may apply.
** If minimum order requirements are not met on items you will receive a refund
Bucket hat and lanyard? Perfect for wearing around PAX and making everyone else jelly.
Key caps? Slightly harder to wear… but if you decide to walk around PAX with your keyboard, we support you.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE PAX AUS PRE-ORDER MERCH IS BACK 🚨*
Available when you purchase your badges, for a limited time only.
🧢 Bucket Hat** - $30
🎗️ Lanyard - $12
⌨️ Key Caps -$40
Your pre-order merch will be available for collection at PAX Aus, 8–11 October 2026.
Seriously. No refreshing. No closing the tab. Just let the queue do its thing.
Badges unlock 12PM AEDT.
Good luck, and may your internet connection be stable.
🎟️ EARLY BIRD BADGES DROP 24 MARCH – 12PM AEDT
At 11:30AM AEDT (24/3) we’ll release the sacred link via email, socials and the PAX Aus website.
Load the page early.
Sit tight.
Hands off the refresh button.
Maybe book some time off work? Tell your loved ones what you're doing?
We ask the hard hitting questions here at PAX Aus... Chip on a Stick Edition!
Salt? Chicken Salt? No Salt? Tomato Sauce? White Wine Vinegar? Peanut Satay? Garlic Butter and Parmesan? Tell us how you take yours!
Fasten Your Lanyards - PAX Aus returns to Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, from 9-11 October, 2026! No hype restrictions.
Badges on sale soon, with details coming soon. Everything coming soon! Soon. 🙂 #PAXAus
The venue, MCEC, has assured us there is no need for further concern.
We are now back to normal, business as usual.
Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy the rest of PAX Aus 2025.
False Alarm at PAX Aus 2025
On Saturday 11 October at approximately 3:40pm a fire alarm was activated at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre during PAX Aus 2025. Melbourne Fire Brigade attended and identified that it was a false alarm.
WELCOME HOME! PAX is now open!!! A very limited number of Friday and Sunday badges are still available! See you on the other side!!!
Sounds the alarms! PAX is TODAY - Friday Badge is 90% SOLD OUT!!! Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-...
PAX is TOMORROW! See you soon!
Friday Badge 80% SOLD OUT! | Sunday Badge 70% SOLD OUT!
Time is running out to join us for PAX Aus - Australia's BIGGEST Gaming Festival! Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-...
PAX Aus is just 2 days away!!! WE. CAN'T. WAIT! See you soon ;)
When it comes to Rainbow Six Siege, @pengu is a man who's done it all. From winning championships at the Six Invitational to lending his voice as a caster on the same grand stages, join Niclas "Pengu" Mouritzen at PAX for the APL Major Qualifier on both Saturday and Sunday!
Just 3 DAYS TO GO til PAX Aus! FYI Friday Badge is 80% SOLD OUT!
Sugar Honey Iced Tea! Friday Badge is 80% SOLD OUT! Don't leave it til the last moment to book yours, they might be gone! Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-...
Australia's BIGGEST Gaming Festival is almost here! Oct 10-12 | Melbourne
OMG PAX Aus is THIS WEEK!!! Australia's BIGGEST Gaming Festival! Game all weekend long with family and friends! Very limited Friday and Sunday Badges left! Book now: events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/pax-...
Where is Pin Quest? Where is Pin Quest? Here is Pin Quest!
PAX Aus 2025 Pin Quest: www.pinnyarcade.com/news/pax-aus...
Another PAX Aus means another Pin Quest! Some classics return this year's Pinny Arcade offering. Which one is your favourite? Who will you be tracking down first?
⚔️ The battle for ÆRTH begins - The ÆRTHLINGS app is now LIVE!
Hatch, trade & evolve your Aerthlings in this epic toy-to-game mobile experience.
🎮💥
Find them in the PAX Aus Queue Hall daily for freebies, fun and fusion gameplay!
📱 Download now & start your mission: aerthlings.com/au/en/app#do...
Gearbox Main Theatre Show | Randy Pitchford, Andrew Reiner, Sam Winkler & Andru Lynch
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Main Theatre
Producers at Obsidian and the Creative Director from Eidos Montréal who are working on this community-focus early access title.
Limited Friday & Sunday Badges left - Book your PAX Aus Badge today!
Obsidian and Eidos Montreal Development Teams – Grounded 2
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Main Theatre
Fans of Grounded 2, which has already surpassed 3 million players since its launch on July 29, can look forward to hearing directly from..
Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic RPG studio’s process and hear what’s next as they prepare to support Grounded 2, The Outer Worlds 2, and other beloved franchise titles.
Join Mikey Dowling, Studio Director of Communications and Franchise, as he shares what it takes to shepherd multiple launches in a single year with the support of one consistent internal team.
Obsidian X PAX Aus | Panels + Guests Spotlight!
Fireside Chat – Bringing the Year of Obsidian to Life
Sun, Oct 12, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Main Theatre
Obsidian is experiencing an unprecedented year, launching three major titles back-to-back.
👕 Also: any 3 tees for $109*.
Anyway, enough rambling from us! Scroll, drool, plan your PAX weekend! Did we mention Main Merch closes at 8pm this year?
* excludes PAX Metro Long Sleeve Tee + PAX Sticker Button-Up Tee
✨ Pin fans, rejoice: the Limited Edition Pin is available at BOTH Main Merch and Merch Lite for the first time ever. Equal numbers at each booth, fresh allocation every day - while stocks last.
🕗 Important bit: Main Merch closes at 8pm this year. We repeat, Main Merch closes at 8pm this year, neato hey? (Merch Lite still shuts at 6). Did you know we have a Merch Lite? It's on the concourse!
