This summer, we are thrilled to host Extra Life North in Winnipeg – a new in-person celebration for our gaming community. This event will bring gamers from across Canada and the US to connect, play, and support a great cause!

All proceeds from Extra Life North will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

About the Event

Date: August 8 & 9, 2025 (Friday & Saturday)
Time: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: Delta Hotel Winnipeg (350 St. Mary Ave)
Registration Fee: $100 for both days, or $50 for one day
Your registration fee includes: Morning coffee/tea with pastries & lunch (burger bar) both days, participation in all activities/tournaments/challenges, plus a donation to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba!

**Registration is now closed**

Please note that we are unfortunately unable to accommodate walk-up registrations.

Who Can Attend?

Extra Life North is open to the gaming community. Whether you’re an Extra Lifer, spouse/friend/family/network of an Extra Lifer, or just have a passion for gaming – you are welcome to join us!

We are also able to include responsible teens 13+ who require minimal supervision, when accompanied by a parent or guardian. We ask that adults please use their best judgement – there will be a few breaks in gaming to hear from the team at the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba and our Champion Children (which may not be interesting to all younger folks), and our board game library is on loan (adult guardians are responsible for any damages).

Hotel Room Information

The Delta Hotel Winnipeg by Marriott can be booked directly by registrants at their own expense (the room block availability has passed).

What To Expect?

Check out the final schedule here! Expect a fun-filled community event where you can connect, socialize, and most importantly – play games!

  • Casual gaming available all event
    • Board games (board game library courtesy of the amazing folks at GameKnight)
    • Video games, including Nintendo Switch 2 (we will have one dedicated TV for video game tournaments and one TV for casual console gaming)
    • Pinball machine (courtesy of our partners at Phantom Amusement – the machine will be on free play mode for your enjoyment all event!)
    • Dance Dance Revolution (two player mode available all event, with all songs from the DDR games)
  • Optional tournaments (both competitive and casual difficulties)
  • Gaming challenges
  • Prizes to be won throughout the event
  • 50/50 draw supporting the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba (50% to the winner, and 50% donated to CHFM via the Extra Life fundraising page of the winner’s choice)
  • A performance by musicians from the Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra during Saturday’s lunch!
  • A chance to hear about the impact of our donations from the staff at the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, and play games with our current and former Champion Children!
  • Interested Extra Lifers will have a chance to discuss topics like fundraising and event planning
  • Optional dinner and activities in the evening (at registrant’s expense)

Still Have Questions?

Feel free to contact us.