Polar Vortex 2026
Welcome to Polar Vortex 10!
Join us for our annual general gaming convention held during February in the Chicagoland area.
We invite you to a weekend of RPG's, board games, card games, miniature games, puzzle rooms, our charity silent auction supporting the American Cancer Society, paint and take, Play & Win, game demos from supporting manufacturers, vendors, board game library, cosplay, larping, costume contest, and more!
You can discover further details at polarvortex.games
So come relax, have a great time, and join us as we launch into the new gaming year. May your dice rolls and card draws be ever in your favor!
CONVENTION HOURS
Will Call & on-site registration opens Friday @ noon.
The Main Hall, Getz, and Shaw rooms are open till midnight and reopen at 8am.
The Dining Rooms & Hotel Lobby can be used for open gaming after midnight.
| Friday, Feb 13th | Saturday, Feb 14th | Sunday, Feb 15th |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pm - 12 am | 9 am - 12 am | 9 am - 8 pm |
REGISTRATION HOURS
| Friday, Feb 13th | Saturday, Feb 14th | Sunday, Feb 15th |
|---|---|---|
| 12 pm - 8 pm | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 3 pm |
EVENT SLOTS
| Friday, Feb 13th | Saturday, Feb 14th | Sunday, Feb 15th |
|---|---|---|
| Con Setup : 8 am - noon | Slot 3: 9 am - 1 pm | Slot 6: 9 am - 1 pm |
| Slot 1: 2 pm - 6 pm | Slot 4: 2 pm - 6 pm | Slot 7: 2 pm - 6 pm |
| Slot 2: 7 pm - 11 pm | Slot 5: 7 pm - 11 pm | Con Breakdown: 6 pm - 10 pm |
Registration
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Location
Lisle, Illinois
Venue
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
(630) 505-1000
POLAR VORTEX HOTEL BLOCK
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 6053
Polar Vortex has secured a hotel block with the Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel!
Booking a room at the Sheraton allows you to game as late as you want and/or start your day at the con bright and early so you don’t miss any of the fun.
The Sheraton has an excellent breakfast buffet, restaurant + bar, gym, pool, and many other amenities to make your stay a memorable one.
Rooms are $119/night, and reservations are available till midnight Friday, January 30th, 2026.
