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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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 place 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.
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.
Win Through People
Be one team that lends a helping hand and creates real family spirit. Share success, love your community, and start the ripple that becomes a wave.
Here, work IS play. And these are the people who make it even more fun.
★★★★★★
“When I first started at Main Event as an Operations Manager, I was seeking a job I could be excited about showing up to everyday. What I discovered was a community that challenged and empowered me to become the very best version of myself. That job evolved into a career that has provided me the opportunity to assist in the development of a large number of leaders and team members while helping grow a brand we can be proud of.”
Katie BroussardRegional Operations Director
★★★★★
"At Main Event, the opportunities for growth and development are endless. The company truly values fresh ideas and encourages team members to contribute in ways that make our centers a great place to work. Hospitality isn’t just something we provide to our guests, it’s also how we support, respect, and invest in our team members every day, making it a core part of our culture."
Daniel HatcherAGM, Main Event
★★★★★★
“Main Event has played a huge role in my personal and professional growth. Through the support of incredible leaders and the company's tuition reimbursement program, I was able to earn my college degree debt-free while building my career. Since joining Main Event in 2018, I've grown from a Team Member to a Shift Supervisor and now an NSO Lead, traveling across the country to help open new centers. I love what this company stands for, and I'm inspired every day to help train, develop, and empower the next generation of leaders.”