Ordered the tickets: http://www.pinballexpo.com/ticketinfo.html
I went with Advanced Admission package which apparently includes a welcoming party and the Stern tour.
This is the schedule:
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 14TH
Registration 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Vendor Halls and Game Hall are CLOSED due to set-up
Wednesday's highlights include the FREE Bumper Blast Welcoming Party for our registered attendees.
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 15TH
Registration 8:00 am - 11:00 pm (Daily Admission $30.00)
Vendor Halls 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Game Hall 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (8 hours)
Thursday's highlights include the Stern Pinball Factory Tour and the VIP Welcoming Party (4:30 pm – 6:00 pm) for our Vendors, Speakers, Volunteers, Staff, and those who bring games to play.
FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 16TH
Registration 8:00 am - 11:00 pm (Daily Admission $30.00)
Vendor Halls 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Game Hall NOON Friday thru 2:00 am Sunday
Friday's highlights include Seminars and Tournaments.
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 17TH
Registration 9:00 am - 11:00 pm (Daily Admission $35.00)
Vendor Halls 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Game Hall continues until 2:00 am Sunday
Daily admission wristbands change at 9:30 am Saturday and are valid thru 2:00 am Sun (16 1/2 hours)
Saturday's highlights include Autograph Session and Stern Pinball Machine Drawing.
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 18TH
Flip Out Tournament Finals and Pinball Expo 2019 Officially Closes at 4:00 pm
Pinball Expo Closed