It's back, baby! Yes, the massive and iconic Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) LAN event at r4ge, called NAG LAN, is returning this year, inviting gamers everywhere to join in the awesome, thrilling action at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Here's what you need to know about the tickets, pricing, and more.

First and foremost, the tickets, although they might seem a bit expensive, also gives you access to the r4ge Expo. NAG LAN is South Africa’s largest three-day twenty-four-hour celebration of gaming, and you can even get in a day early with the BYOC LAN Super Pass.

Check out the ticket details and pricing below, which you can purchase via Howler.

• BYOC LAN General Pass (R950 per person) is a standard 3-Day LAN ticket and grants access into the LAN from 06h00 on Friday to 16h00 on Sunday.
• BYOC LAN Super Pass (R1,250 per person) is an extended 4-Day LAN ticket and grants access into the LAN from 18h00 on Thursday to 16h00 on Sunday.

The event runs from 29 November to 1 December, and gamers are encouraged to pack up their gaming stations and exit the LAN area by no later than 15h00 on Sunday due to the expo closing at 16h00. If you have the BYOC LAN Super Pass, then you start on 28 November 2024.

• A chair (or you can bring your own)
• A shared trestle table (between two people)
• Two dedicated plug outlets to power your PC/console and monitor
• High-speed gigabit fibre connection
• Network infrastructure, which includes one network cable
• Access to rAge Expo for all three days

• There is no reserved seating for Super Pass or General Pass ticket holders. Seating is on a first come first serve basis for all ticket holders. You can hold seats for your friends if you arrive before they do.
• The LAN is a secured and restricted area – you cannot enter without a BYOC LAN Pass ticket/wristband.
• Your LAN ticket acts as an expo pass, meaning you can enjoy everything that rAge Expo has to offer on all of the days.
• You will need to bring your gaming rig – PC/console/laptop, monitor, keyboard/gamepad, mouse, headphones, games i.e. your whole gaming rig.

As per an official post about NAG LAN 2024, Michael James, Project Director for rAge, sheds light on the decision to change the venue and what it means for LAN participants:

“Space and flexibility were the key reasons behind our move to the Johannesburg Expo Centre. This venue offers us massive, connected halls, conference rooms, and expansive outdoor spaces, providing the perfect setting for the BYOC LAN and the expo. It also allows us to offer a much wider range of food and beverage options to cater to everyone’s taste. Great news for gamers who are there for the whole weekend, doing what they love.”

“With each LAN ticket, participants will receive free access to the rAge Expo for all three days, plus a complimentary Day Pass ticket for a friend or family member. We’re committed to delivering an experience that’s not just about gaming but about community, innovation, and having an unforgettable time."

Enjoy the experience!

Header image via NAG LAN / r4ge Expo.