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Fan Expo Canada 2025 Opens Thursday With Star Guests, Nintendo Switch 2 Demos and $60K Esports

A rare Michael J. Fox appearance signals a star-heavy, gaming-forward show with major activations confirmed.

Overview

  • The convention runs August 21–24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre across the North and South buildings, with tickets starting at $40.
  • Michael J. Fox’s limited convention schedule makes his Toronto stop a standout alongside William Shatner, Hailee Steinfeld, Ewan McGregor and Tom Welling.
  • Nintendo returns with a full booth featuring Nintendo Switch 2 demos and event-branded merch, while PlayStation and Xbox say they will not attend.
  • Bell will host Valorant, Call of Duty and Rocket League tournaments with a combined $60,000 in prizes on its eSports stage.
  • Experiential promotions include Disney+’s Throwback Experience, Netflix’s Wednesday “Alone Zone” with a Saturday cast panel, and a Paramount+ 4D setup, plus industry talks such as a MobileSyrup-led careers panel on Sunday.