What's different about iGB L!VE 2026?

For iGB L!VE 2026, we have secured additional build time on 27th June from 08:00 to 20:00, extending our setup window to a full four‑day build. This extended schedule provides significantly more flexibility for completing installation and ensuring all elements are finalised to a high standard. Please ensure that your stand design is planned and engineered in a way that allows it to be fully constructed within this four‑day build window, including the additional day on 27th June.

The show will close on 2nd July, and from 19:30 onwards on this day, exhibitors will be permitted product removal only. No structural breakdown will be allowed at this time. Full breakdown will then take place on 3rd and 4th July, with 4th July allocated from 08:00 to 14:00 for the final stages of dismantling and clearance

Due to a venue requirement, all space‑only stands with rigging located between Stand A20 and Stand J60 must have their rigging orders fully confirmed with ExceL by 10th June. This is the absolute final deadline, and no rigging requests or amendments will be accepted after this date.

To order Rigging , please place order at the Excel Webshop. 

Email -exhibitororders@excel.london

World Gaming does not permit the following stand construction methods or materials:

• Chipboard (unless being used as dressing only).
• Sanding and cutting without extraction.
• Led-based paints and primers.
• Products containing isocyanate or labelled as H332 (harmful).

Effective immediately, World Gaming is implementing further changes whereby we will no longer accept timber stand construction that does not contain prefabricated structural elements or requires excessive cutting onsite. This applies to ground mounted structures as well as rigged elements.

All timber constructions must have a timber frame built ahead of arriving within the exhibition halls comprising of connected horizontal and vertical cross-bracing. Build materials must be fit for purpose and meet fire regulations.

The cutting of timber onsite is only permitted when used for dressing only, and suitable extraction is mandatory.

This new change has been implemented to improve safety within the exhibition halls; to reduce congestion within the aisles; to ensure a more efficient and stress-free build and breakdown, and to contribute towards better sustainability within the industry. All stands must be built with safety, sustainability, and reusability in mind.

Pre-show evidence of the use of prefabrication will be required during the inspection process and prior to World Gaming and their appointed stand plan inspection agency issuing provisional clearance to build. Your appointed Stand Contractor will need to provide details of how the stand will be built in line with the show timetable.

Construction will be stopped immediately if unsuitable working methods or materials are found onsite. Further sanctions may apply. 

Prohibition of Two-Part Fillers

The use of two-part fillers (e.g. Novol, P38,  and similar products) is strictly prohibited during all construction and build phases of the event.

These products contain hazardous substances that release toxic fumes during mixing and curing, and generate harmful airborne dust when sanded. Exposure can cause respiratory irritation, dizziness, skin sensitisation and other adverse long-term health effects, presenting a risk not only to the user but to others working nearby.

Any two-part filler found on site will be confiscated. Non-compliance may result in a charge being levied and further action taken in line with event regulations. Only water based and non-toxic alternatives may be used.

Approved Alternatives to Two-Part Fillers

Where surface finishing or minor repairs are required during the build period, only single-part, non-toxic and low-VOC products may be used. Acceptable alternatives include, but are not limited to:

• Ready-mixed, single-part decorators’ fillers
• Water-based lightweight fillers
• Water-based acrylic or polymer fillers
• Pre-mixed jointing compounds (water-based)
• Low-dust, water-based wood fillers
• Paper tape and jointing systems used in accordance with manufacturer guidance

All construction must be completed by 20:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026

Construction will be stopped immediately if unsuitable working methods or materials are found onsite. Further sanctions may apply