The Bay Area Open is Frontline Gaming's longest running legacy event and where it all started many moons ago.
Come join us in celebrating 15 years of serving the community while participating in 40k, The Old World, and Blood Bowl tournaments.
With the BAO being part of Kublacon, every ticket purchase includes a 4 day Kublacon Convention Badge (valued at $90!)
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This event is free to attend but a ticket is required counting as your RSVP. The first round is on us! Join us in celebrating 15 years of Frontline Gaming, right where it all started here at the Bay Area Open. Saturday night starting 8pm @ Barrelhouse on the patio. 21+ with valid ID required for entry.
Who will be the next name on the Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson Memorial Belt? Last year it was Junior Aflleje, from Team Zero Comp.
Attendees can look forward to hands-on Army Painter demos and product testing. To help spread the hobby excitement, we’re sending Phil, The Glacial Geek to share his passion for wargaming and painting!'
Every attendee will receive an event exclusive, collectible challenge item. This years pin (replacing the coins) will be handed out by the TO's.
Stay tuned for more information about the FLG Anniversary party happening after-hours on Saturday night. Get your free ticket to ensure a spot as space is limited.
Schedule
The friendly faces you'll see at this event..
More Info
The Bay Area Open is held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010, from May 24-25, 2025.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served at the West Bay Bar & Restaurant. Additional concessions are available next to the hotel's front desk.
An exclusive discounted hotel room block is provided by the venue!
Room Block
For those flying in, the closest airport is SFO which Crowne Plaza Hotel has a free shuttle to and from the airport.
Kublacon also provides a free shuttle bus which goes back and forth between hotels. The final shuttle schedule will be available at the hotels' front desk.
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