GAMESCOM 2026
COMPLETEDThe world's biggest gaming event returned to Cologne with major reveals, playable debuts, live showcases and industry news.
Aug 26 – 30, 2026
Cologne, Germany
Koelnmesse
150,000+ visitors
from around the globe
368,000
Visitors
From 131 countries
1,743
Exhibiting companies
From 66 countries
131
Countries
In attendance
624M+
Program Views
78M+ Opening Night Live
BIGGEST MOMENTS
The Witcher 3 Remastered + Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3 remastered alongside a brand new story DLC, Songs of the Past, was voted Best Trailer / Announcement by the Gamescom 2026 audience.
Gears of War: E-Day Antagonist reveal
The Coalition revealed a chilling new antagonist during the Xbox broadcast, setting the tone for E-Day.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation
Square Enix showed a stunning new look at the next chapter in the Final Fantasy VII saga.
WATCH THE BIG SHOWS
Opening Night Live 2026
Aug 25, 2026
Xbox @ Gamescom 2026 (Day 1)
Aug 26, 2026 • 16:00 CEST
Xbox @ Gamescom 2026 (Day 2)
Aug 27, 2026 • 16:00 CEST
Future Games Show at Gamescom
Aug 26, 2026 • 19:00 CEST
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
SEGA named Best Lineup
SEGA won Best Lineup at the Gamescom Awards 2026.
Alien: Isolation 2 wins Best Audio
Alien: Isolation 2 took home Best Audio.
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 wins Best PC Game
Creative Assembly's next chapter won Best PC Game.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword wins Best Gameplay & Best PlayStation Game
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword won two awards.
Rayman Legends Retold wins Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game
Ubisoft's Rayman Legends Retold won Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game.
METRO 2039 wins Best Visuals
4A Games' METRO 2039 won Best Visuals.