Tampa, Florida — Skills Lab HQ

THE
DROP

GTA VI Launch Edition

November 19, 2026  ·  7–10 PM  ·  Skills Lab HQ  ·  Tampa, FL  ·  Free With RSVP

A citywide gaming, music, creator, and culture celebration. Live gameplay, giveaways, hosts, and the moment GTA VI drops — together.

Plan Your Visit  ·  Upgrade To A Player Spot  ·  Book A GTA VI Station

Free

With RSVP · $10 At Door

Nov 19

Launch Night

Live

Streamed & Broadcast

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What's Happening

More Than
A Launch Party

THE DROP transforms Skills Lab HQ into a fully immersive Vice City–themed experience — live gameplay, music, hosts, and giveaways, open to the public and free when you RSVP.

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Launch Day Gameplay

Celebrate the GTA VI launch live. Live gaming stations, the moment everyone has been waiting for — together.

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Livestream Production

Full broadcast coverage with influencer commentary and audience reactions — you might end up on stream yourself.

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Music + DJ

Live DJ set, local music culture, and a soundtrack that matches the energy of Vice City all night long.

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Influencers + Celebrities

Radio personalities, local celebrities, and athletes in the building and on camera — meet the hosts below.

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High-Energy Giveaways

PS5 controllers, gaming headsets, GTA VI copies, streaming gear, creator bundles, and more — RSVP to be eligible.

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Social Content Zones

Immersive branded environments built for photos and content — come ready to post.

Plan Your Visit

Know Before
You Go

Everything you need for launch night at Skills Lab HQ.

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Date

Thursday
Nov 19, 2026

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Time

7:00 – 10:00 PM

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Where

Skills Lab HQ

5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610

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Admission

Free With RSVP

No RSVP? $10 at the door — card or digital payment only, no cash. RSVP free

5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610

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What To Bring

  • group Your crew. Add your group size when you RSVP so we can plan for everyone.
  • credit_card A card or phone wallet if you didn't RSVP — the $10 door fee is electronic payment only. No cash.
  • photo_camera A charged phone. The content zones are built for photos and posting.
  • sports_esports Your console and games — only if you reserved a Player Spot.
  • call Questions? Call 727-619-9355.
THE DROP — Player Spot VIP Experience

Bring Your Console.
Claim Your Spot.
Play All Night.

$45

Gaming Station  ·  Launch Party Tee  ·  Beverage Ticket

Want to experience THE DROP on your own system?

Reserve a PLAYER SPOT, bring your console and games, and we'll provide your personal gaming setup for the night — plus a limited-edition launch party t-shirt and a beverage ticket, on us.

Player Spots Are Limited. Reserve Your Setup Before They're Gone.

Lion's Den Gaming No Console? No Problem.

Book A GTA VI
Experience Station

Lions Den Gaming is bringing 4 GTA VI experience stations to THE DROP. Lock in your session ahead of time and play on launch night.

$20

30 Minutes

$30

1 Hour

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Cornhole tournament: $10 per player, sign up at the event. Head-to-head, first to sink 4 bags advances — the champion wins GTA VI.

Free with RSVP — $10 at the door without one

Ready To Be Part Of It?

RSVP Now
Hosted By Culture

Meet The
Hosts

Radio personalities, local celebrities, influencers, and creators who bring authentic energy to the room — and to the feed.

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Tae Bae

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DJ Speedy

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Joey Franchize

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Chibatta Mitch

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Special Guest

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Why Come Out

This Isn't
A Watch Party

You could wait for launch night at home. Or you could be in the room where it's actually happening.

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Play It First

Live gaming stations mean you can get hands-on with GTA VI the moment it drops — not days later.

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Win Big

Consoles, controllers, streaming gear, and creator bundles are all up for grabs throughout the night.

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Meet The Hosts

The radio personalities and creators you already follow, in person, for the whole night.

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Be Part Of The Content

Live broadcast, branded content zones, and a night worth documenting — you might end up on the feed.

Good To Know

Frequently Asked
Questions

It's free if you RSVP in advance. Without an RSVP, admission is $10 at the door — card or digital payment only (no cash). RSVP free.

No — THE DROP is cashless. The $10 door fee is card or digital payment only.

We strongly recommend it. RSVPing is free and gets you in free — walk-ups without an RSVP pay $10 at the door. It also helps us plan for the crowd and keep you updated as launch night gets closer.

Skills Lab HQ, 5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610, on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Yes. Lions Den Gaming is bringing 4 GTA VI experience stations — book a session ahead of time ($20 for 30 minutes, $30 for 1 hour). Player Spot holders can also play on their own console.

Absolutely. Let us know how many are in your group when you RSVP below.

A $45 VIP upgrade: bring your own console and games and we provide your personal gaming setup for the night, plus a limited-edition launch party t-shirt and a beverage ticket. Reserve a Player Spot.

Call us at 727-619-9355 — we're happy to help.

Your Night Supports

More Than A Party.
It's A Mission.

Every RSVP, giveaway, and dollar raised at THE DROP supports Skills Lab — High Point Gamer's youth technology program giving the next generation of gamers, creators, and developers hands-on access to real equipment and career pathways.

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RSVP — It's Free

RSVP now and get in free. We'll keep you updated on all the launch night details as they're announced.

No RSVP? Admission is $10 at the door — card or digital payment only, no cash.

Questions? Call us at 727-619-9355

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