There is usually one problem with taking someone along to a gaming festival. You want to watch the esports, they want to browse the stalls, and somewhere between the cosplay and the hardware you have already spent three hours without getting to half the things you came for.
Having the whole weekend helps. Having someone else cover your tickets helps even more.
Geekhub is giving away three pairs of full-weekend tickets to Nedbank rAge Nation 2026, taking place from 27 to 29 November at Level 8, Fourways Mall in Johannesburg. Three readers will each win two tickets, valid across all three days, so you can bring someone along and make a proper weekend of it.
Entry is free, and if you are willing to do a little reading, there are extra chances to win.
A new home and plenty to explore
rAge has been part of South African gaming culture for more than two decades, and this year brings a new chapter. With Mettlestate on board as a strategic partner, the festival brings together gaming, esports, technology, creators, cosplay and entertainment.
You can watch the live League of Legends finals, explore Artist Alley, spend time around the gaming and technology displays, or see what happens when the person who claims they are “not really into gaming” gets a controller in their hands.
There are also some less ordinary attractions, including a giant Middle-earth chess set and a Gaming Through the Ages tunnel. Between the competitive action, tabletop gaming and cosplay, you should find enough reasons to put your phone away for a while. Apart from taking photos, obviously.
Our look at what families can discover at rAge Nation gives you a good idea of what to expect.
What you can win
We have three sets of double tickets to give away:
- Three winners will each receive two full-weekend tickets.
- Tickets are valid across 27, 28 and 29 November 2026.
- The event takes place at Level 8, Fourways Mall, Johannesburg.
- Geekhub will distribute the tickets directly to the confirmed winners.
Bring your partner, your best mate, your sibling or the friend who keeps telling you how good they are at every game. This might be a useful opportunity to investigate that claim.
How to enter
Complete the entry form below with your name, email address and phone number, then answer this question:
What are you most looking forward to experiencing at Nedbank rAge Nation?
That is your standard entry. Your answer does not need to be clever, and it will not determine who wins. The winners will be selected through a random draw.
Please check your contact details before submitting. We need to be able to reach you if your name comes out.
Find three code words for extra entries
We have hidden one code word in each of these three Geekhub articles:
- rAge and Mettlestate Unite for South Africa’s Ultimate Gaming Festival
- Register Now to Take Your League of Legends Team to rAge
- Parents May Discover Their Competitive Side at rAge Nation
Read the articles, find the words and add them to the code word field in the entry form.
Each correct code word earns one additional entry. Find all three and your submission counts as four entries: one standard entry plus three bonus entries.
You may submit once per day, and the same code words remain valid until the competition closes. Finding them is optional, so you can still enter without any codes.
The dates that matter
- Entries open: Friday, 13 November 2026.
- Entries close: Monday, 23 November 2026 at 12:00 SAST.
- Winners announced: Monday evening, 23 November 2026, on Geekhub.
- Event dates: Friday, 27 November to Sunday, 29 November 2026.
We will contact winners directly using the details supplied. Winners have 24 hours to confirm acceptance, after which we may draw a replacement, so keep an eye on your inbox and WhatsApp.
A few things to know
Entry is free and open to South African residents aged 18 or older. Winners must be able to attend the event at Fourways Mall.
The prize is the pair of event tickets. Travel, accommodation, food and personal purchases are not included. Tickets cannot be exchanged for cash or resold.
Geekhub staff, contributors, employees of the prize sponsor and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
Ready for a weekend at rAge? Complete the form below and get your name into the draw.
