- Stands have different load-in time schedules. Please review the Group Map to confirm what load-in time your stand is.
- All load in and load out slots must be booked via voyage control (launching end of july). Traffic management fee applies per booking. Vehicles exceeding their allocated time will incur fines. Further information can be reviewed in the sections below.
- To receive access to Voyage Control please ensure your exhibiting companies have submitted your contractor details.
- You will not have a guaranteed time slot until you complete your booking in voyage control and receive email confirmation.
- Preferred load-in times may be unavailable due to slot limitations - Stand builders are responsible for ensuring the stand is completed within their scheduled time slot, even if preferred load-in time is unavailable.
- Make sure to check your stand location, as regulations vary.
Your stand plans will not be approved if the build-up or breakdown of your stand cannot be completed within the group timeframes.
Gangways must be kept clear at all times. If waste is blocking the gangways, the removal cost will be charged back to the exhibitor or stand builder.
When you arrive on-site the area of the booth will be marked out on the venue floor. It is your responsibility to ensure that the booth is built to the correct floor markings. If you are unsure of these please visit the organiser’s office before commencing build or contact events@sbcgaming.com
Load-in will take place in groups which are carefully determined based on your stand location, size, and design. Load times will be from 08:00 - 20:00 each day. The start day/time for each group in which you can load in is listed below. Groups can use later timings and lower groups. For example, Group 1 can book slots in Groups 2,3 and 4.
To view what load-in group you are assigned to please click on the Group Map
Once you have booked your load-in slot, halls are accessible for building from 08:00 - 20:00 until Sunday 27th, 20:00
Group Access | Date | Time |
Group 1 | Tuesday 22th September 2026 | 08:00 - 18:30 available to load in until Sunday 27th |
Group 2 | Wednesday 23th September 2026 Thursday 24th September 2026 | 14:00 - 18:30 08:00 - 15:30 available to load in until Sunday 27th |
Group 3 | Friday 25th September 2026 | 08:00 - 14:00 available to load in until Sunday 27th |
Group 4 | Saturday 26th September 2026 Sunday 27th September 2026 | 15:30 - 18:30 08:00 - 15:30 available to load in until Sunday 27th |
Group 5 | Thursday 24th September 2026 | 08:00 - 15:30 available to load in until Sunday 27th |
Group 6 | Friday 25th September 2026 | 08:00 - 18:30 available to load in until Sunday 27th |
Group 7 | Saturday 26th September 2026 Sunday 27th September 2026 | 08:00 - 18:30 08:00 - 18:30 available to load in until Sunday 27th |
Stand Dressing - No loading in and no construction permitted
No structural works, build or painting can be carried out after Sunday 27th September 20:00
Access | Date | Time |
Contractor | Monday 28th September 2026 | 08:00 - 20:00 |
Date | Time |
Tuesday 29th September 2026 | 09:00 - 18:00 Exhibitor access only from 08:00 |
Wednesday 30th September 2026 | 09:00 - 18:00 Exhibitor access only from 08:00 |
Thursday 1st October 2026 | 09:00 - 17:00 Exhibitor access only from 08:00 |
*Disclaimer; Please ensure you’re aware of your stand location as breakdown times vary depending on your stand location.
- Breakdown Schedule for Halls 1 & 2 will commence at 19:00 on Thursday, 1st October. These halls will be given priority access at the start of breakdown. All stands in these halls must be fully cleared by 15:00 Saturday, 3rd October.
- Breakdown Schedule for Halls 3, 4 & Sony Square (Affiliate Leaders Summit) will commence at 08:00 on Friday 2nd October. Thursday will be dismantling only, with no load-out permitted in these halls. All stands in these halls must be fully cleared by 15:00 Sunday 4th October.
The schedule below indicates the breakdown access times. Please consider this schedule as a guideline rather than a guarantee. You may not be permitted to enter at your booked time slot, access is based on availability of the halls and whether or not your stand has broken down.
Access | Date | Time |
Hall 1 & 2 Load out (Hall 3, 4 & Sony Square Dismantling only - no load out permitted) | Thursday 1st October 2026 | 19:00 - 22:00 |
All Halls & Sony Square | Friday 2nd October 2026 | 08:00 - 20:00 |
All Halls & Sony Square | Saturday 3rd October 2026 | 08:00 - 15:00 |
Hall 3,4 & Sony Square | Sunday 4th October 2026 | 08:00 - 15:00 |
All stand material and waste must be removed from the halls. Any charges for the removal of material left behind will be passed to the Exhibitor.
Do not leave materials or personal items unattended during Build-up or Breakdown. SBC will not accept any responsibility for items left unattended during or after this time. Any equipment/materials left behind will be removed at the exhibitors or contractors’ expense.
All contractors must follow these steps for vehicles to enter the venue for load out.
1. Prebook load out slot via voyage control.
2. Ensure all stand materials and waste are fully packed and ready for pick-up.
3. Make sure the designated lorry or truck is waiting in the Holding Area for permission. Entry to the Holding Area is permitted only for vehicles assigned to stands approved for load-out on the specified day in the Load Out Plan.
4. Once step 1 and 2 are completed, visit the loading bay office and provide the following information:
a. Stand Number
b. Exhibitor Company
c. Vehicle Registration
d. Load out voyage control booking time
5. The marshals in the Holding Area will locate your vehicle and direct it to the next available slot.
Each slot is allocated for a maximum of 1.5 hours. There will be high volumes of vehicles on breakdown. Follow this timeline and do not exceed the appointed slots.
Voyage Control will be in place for build-up and breakdown to manage traffic entering and exiting the venue. It will be available from end of July 2026 where you can select your preferred time slot as per your assigned group to enter the venue. These will be booked on a first come first serve basis. Slots are 1.5h long and vehicles exceeding this time will be subject to fines. A traffic management fee applies to each time slot reserved.
To see which load in group you will be in please click the following link
Holding Area is located here, 2.7km from the venue
Loading Bay is located here. For more information please click here
An email will be sent with a password and instructions to access Voyage Control to each stand builder. Each stand has a unique load in time. Be advise you are not guaranteed a slot until you complete your booking in Voyage Control.
All trucks and delivery vehicles must report to the holding area where you will present your Voyage Control pass (sent via email) to the marshals. Your vehicle will need to wait there until your loading slot is available and you will be called round to the loading bay.
- Check-In: You will not be permitted access to the venue until you collect your vehicle pass from the holding area.
- Drive to venue loading bay: Once your details are verified, proceed to the loading bay at the venue.
Note: You will need to collect your contractor wristbands before you enter the hall.
Rules Loading Bay
- During live days, access to the loading bay is restricted to cars and vans only. No lorries are permitted.
- Overnight parking in the exhibition area and loading bay is strictly prohibited beyond the established timetable.
- All circulation regulations, including road signs and speed limits, must be adhered to at all times inside the venue.
- Parking in areas that could obstruct emergency exits or access points for emergency services is prohibited.
Vans Access
Vans will not be permitted onsite before Sunday 27th due to limited space in the loading bay. From Sunday 27th September to Thursday 1st October 14:00, you may book a 1-hour slot via Voyage Control. SBC operate a fair use policy, any over bookings will be cancelled. Vehicle overstaying their allocated time may have all future booking privileges revoked. A traffic management fee applies to each time slot reserved.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All exhibitors and contractors working onsite during build-up and breakdown must wear the following PPE:
- Steel cap safety shoes
- High visibility vest
- Hard hat
Please note you will not be permitted entry if rules are not adhered to. From 12pm on Monday 28th September, only closed shoes and high visibility vest will be required.
Hard hats and high vis can be purchased in the virtual shop.
Access
Contractor Wristbands are required for personnel entering the exhibition during the Build Up and/or Breakdown periods, such as delivery drivers or stand contractors. When you arrive at the venue, you must go to the ‘Loading Bay’ or ‘Side Entrance’ next to FIL Square and the onsite security team will provide you with contractor wristbands. It is also essential you register anyone who will be assembling the stand by completing the form SBC will distribute prior to the event, failure to do so may delay your entrance into the building.
If any team members were not included in the submitted form, they can still be added onsite. SBC will collect the following details before a wristband is issued: Full Name, Contractor Company, Exhibitor Name and Stand Number. Starting Monday, 28th September, contractors can exchange their contractor wristbands for official event badges at the Help Desk (located between Pavilion 1 and 2) or at any registration desk.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All exhibitors and contractors working onsite during build-up and breakdown must wear the following PPE:
- Steel cap safety shoes
- High visibility vest
- Hard hat
Please note you will not be permitted entry if rules are not adhered to. From 12pm on Monday 28th September, only closed shoes and high visibility vest will be required.
Hard hats and high vis can be purchased in the virtual shop
Exhibitor Access
Stand Dressing - No loading in and no construction permitted
Access | Date | Time |
All Halls | Monday 28th September 2026 | 12:00 - 20:00 |