Our Story | About Main Event Entertainment Since 1998

Do Something Awesome Together

Walk in and the fun starts immediately. Great food, epic games, and genuine people, all under one roof. Every moment together is the Main Event.

Our Culture Explore Careers

20M+

Guests Yearly

65+

Locations

1000+

Team Members

1998

Founding Year

Discover the Main Event story. Founded in Lewisville, Texas in 1998, we set out to reinvent family fun with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and more together..

Our

Story

Lewisville, TX. 1998. One big idea: give families a haven where everyone could play, eat, and reconnect under one roof.

1998

Born in Lewisville, Texas

Main Event opened its first center with a simple but bold idea: combine bowling, arcade games, and dining under one roof for a one-of-a-kind family entertainment experience.

2006

Going National

Acquired by Ardent Leisure, Main Event began its national expansion, bringing the experience to families across the country for the first time.

2018

New Leadership, New Energy

Chris Morris joined as CEO, bringing fresh vision and momentum to a brand already loved by families everywhere.

2022

Joining the Dave & Buster’s Family

Dave & Buster's acquired Main Event, uniting two powerhouses in location-based entertainment and positioning Main Event as the go-to family entertainment brand in the portfolio.

Today

The Family’s Entertainment Brand

Main Event continues to grow as the family-focused entertainment destination within the Dave & Buster's portfolio. Connecting families, making memories, one smile at a time.

What We

Believe

Raise Your Game

Growth means not being afraid to fail, bouncing back, and inviting feedback. See the possibilities, help others grow, and always look for a smarter way forward.

Go Above And Beyond

Win the right way by leading, challenging the status quo, and getting stuff done. Get gritty, be relentless, think big, and never stop asking why not.

Speak Up

Titles don't matter here. Ideas do. Play hard, play nice, raise your hand, be genuine, be all in, and always assume the best in the people around you.

Make it Memorable

Bring the energy, surprise and delight, and keep only the best vibes. Smile first because it's contagious, anticipate needs, say yes, and join the party.