{"id":202211,"date":"2026-04-19T00:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T00:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/202211\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T00:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T00:31:23","slug":"pac-man-is-getting-a-nyc-tournament-at-the-paley-museum-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/202211\/","title":{"rendered":"Pac-Man Is Getting a NYC Tournament at The Paley Museum Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Pac-Man NYC Championship 2026 is taking place at The Paley Museum today, as the competition will start around 12pm ET<\/p>\n

Article Summary
\nPac-Man NYC Championship 2026 hits The Paley Museum today at 12pm with competitive arcade action.
\nPlayers can compete for high scores and a Pac-Man Pub Table Arcade Machine as the grand prize.
\nEvent offers meet & greets with the Pac-Man mascot, exclusive prizes, and arts & crafts for kids.
\nCheck out the special 45 Years of Pac-Man exhibit open at The Paley Museum through May 31, 2026. <\/p>\n

The Paley Museum is holding a special competition for those in the New York City area today, as they’re holding the Pac-Man NYC Championship 2026. Players who think they are the best can buy a ticket<\/a> to the event, which will start at 12pm ET, where those in attendance will face off in several rounds of the classic arcade title, followed by a bigger competition for the championship over the Pac-Man\u00a0Pub Table machine. We have more info below as we’re just a short time from the event kicking off today.<\/p>\n

\"Pac-Man\"Pac-Man<\/a>Credit: The Paley Museum
\nBecome The Pac-Man Champion at The Paley Museum Today<\/p>\n

Get ready to chomp your way to glory in the Pac-Man\u00a0NYC Chompionship 2026, presented by The Paley Museum and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Continuing Pac-Man’s 45th Anniversary celebrations, The Paley Museum is inviting players \u2013 whether retro-pros or first-time\u00a0chompers \u2013 to sign up to test their classic\u00a0Pac-Man skills in the Chompionship 2026 Tournament and chase high scores for a chance to win awesome prizes in the Pac-Man\u00a0high score challenge.<\/p>\n

The Qualifying Round runs 12:40-3pm, followed by the Final Round from 3-5pm, where the tournament winner will receive the Grand Prize of a Pac-Man\u00a0Pub Table Arcade Machine! Alongside the\u00a0chomp-tastic competition, event attendees can take advantage of meet & greets with the\u00a0PAC\u2013MAN\u00a0mascot for photos and high-fives (1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM), a\u00a0PAC\u2013MAN prize for visitors (while supplies last), and Pac-Man\u00a0arts & crafts for kids.<\/p>\n

Those enjoying the festivities on-site at The Paley Museum are also invited to check out the ongoing 45 Years of Pac-Man<\/a>\u00a0exhibit, dropping visitors straight into the Maze that changed gaming forever. Created in partnership with Bandai Namco, the exhibit is packed with playful installations, nostalgic moments, and fascinating fun facts that trace PAC\u2013MAN’s journey from arcade sensation to global icon. The exhibit is open now (Wed-Sun, 12:00 \u2013 6:00 PM) through May 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

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