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gamescom 2026 2026

Date

Aug 26, 2026
to Aug 30, 2026

Location

Cologne, Germany
Koelnmesse (Cologne Exhibition Centre)

Price

From €31.50 to €65.50
gamescom is the world largest gaming event, held annually at Koelnmesse in Cologne. It combines a massive Entertainment Area open to the public with a Business Area for industry professionals, plus the gamescom congress, devcom developer conference, and the Opening Night Live showcase. Hundreds of exhibitors present upcoming console, PC, and mobile titles, hardware, and esports to several hundred thousand visitors.

Conference Information

Conference Highlights

  • •Opening Night Live world premieres, hands-on demos of upcoming games, esports stages, the gamescom congress and devcom developer conference, and a dedicated business and matchmaking area.

Target Audience

Gamers and fans, game developers and publishers, esports teams, press and content creators, and games-industry business professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

gamescom 2026 takes place on August 26 – August 30, 2026 in Cologne, Germany.

gamescom 2026 is held at Koelnmesse (Cologne Exhibition Centre), Cologne, Germany.

Tickets to gamescom 2026 start around EUR 32, depending on the pass type.

Gamers and fans, game developers and publishers, esports teams, press and content creators, and games-industry business professionals.

You can register for gamescom 2026 through the official event website linked on this page.