Milan Games Week 2026: Where to Stay Near Fiera Rho

About Milan Games Week & Cartoomics

Milan Games Week & Cartoomics is Italy's biggest pop culture and gaming event, combining the worlds of video games, e-sports, digital entertainment, comics, manga, anime, and cosplay under one roof. Organized by Fiera Milano S.p.A, the 2026 edition takes place from November 27 to 29 at Fiera Milano Rho (halls 9, 11, 13, 15), attracting over 150,000 visitors over three days.

Finding affordable accommodation during Milan Games Week can be tricky — hotels near Rho inflate prices significantly during major fair events. The smart alternative? An apartment in the San Siro district, with direct metro access to the fairgrounds.

Practical Information

Detail	Info
📍 Where	Fiera Milano Rho, halls 9, 11, 13, 15
📅 When	November 27–29, 2026 (Friday to Sunday)
👥 Visitors	150,000+ over 3 days
🎮 What	Video games, e-sports, comics, manga, anime, cosplay, digital entertainment
⭐ Notable guests 2026	Christopher Judge (Kratos in God of War), John Romita Jr. (Marvel Comics)
🏢 Organizer	Fiera Milano S.p.A
🌐 Website	milangamesweek.it

What to Expect

🎮 Gaming & E-Sports

Try the latest video games before release, watch professional e-sports tournaments, and meet your favourite streamers and content creators at dedicated stages and booths.

📚 Comics, Manga & Anime

The Cartoomics section features comics artists, manga publishers, anime screenings, and artist alleys. Meet international guests like John Romita Jr. (Marvel Comics legend) at signing sessions.

🦸 Cosplay

One of the largest cosplay gatherings in Italy — competitions, meetups, and thousands of costumes from video games, anime, and pop culture. A photographer's paradise.

🎤 Special Guests

The 2026 edition features Christopher Judge — the voice and motion capture actor behind Kratos in the God of War series — among other international guests from gaming and entertainment.

Getting There from Our Apartments

Our apartments in the San Siro district have excellent connections to Fiera Milano Rho:

• Walk 5 minutes to Metro M5 San Siro Ippodromo station
• Take M5 to Lotto interchange (2 stops)
• Switch to M1 (red line) towards Rho Fiera
• Total travel time: ~30 minutes door to door

The metro runs frequently during fair days and is by far the most convenient way to reach the event — no traffic, no expensive parking.

Why Stay in San Siro for Milan Games Week

🚇 Direct Metro Access

From M5 San Siro Ippodromo (5-minute walk), connect to M1 at Lotto and ride directly to Rho Fiera. About 30 minutes total, no car needed.

💰 Affordable Prices

Hotels in Rho charge €200-400/night during fair events. An entire apartment in San Siro costs €80-150/night, with a full kitchen and generous living space.

🍕 Real Neighborhood

After a full day of gaming and cosplay, come back to a genuine Milanese neighborhood with restaurants, bars, and supermarkets — not the industrial wasteland around Rho.

📶 Ultra-Fast WiFi

Our apartments feature 1 Gb/s WiFi — perfect for gamers who want to stream, download, or continue gaming sessions back at the apartment.

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