Unreal Jam LA 2026

​Build something real. Meet your people.

​Featuring judges, mentors, speakers, and creators from Epic Games, AMD, leading film, game, and immersive studios, and some of the Unreal Engine community's most recognized creators.

​Whether you're a developer, filmmaker, technical artist, designer, student, or storyteller, Unreal Jam LA is your chance to build something incredible alongside the Unreal Engine community. This is a two-day in-person hackathon for the Unreal Engine community.

​Show up with a team, or come solo and we'll help you find one. Then spend two days designing, building, and presenting an original Unreal Engine project inspired by a surprise theme revealed only when the Jam begins.

​What You'll Experience:

• ​Theme revealed at 10:50 AM on day one, no hints beforehand

• ​Open build time across both days with mentor support

• ​Live showcase and playtest floor on day two

• ​Team pitches to a panel of judges including Jonathan Winbush, Thomas Thudiyanplackal, and other talented artists and engineers

• ​Prizes valued over $1,000 across top categories

• ​Lunch and snacks provided both days.

​All skill levels welcome. No team? No problem. We'll help you find one on day one. Five members per team, max.

​When: August 20–21, 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM both days
Where: ASU on Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles
Entry: Unreal Engine required for submissions

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​Built by the Unreal Engine LA community and presented by CG Pro and Fermata.