About this event

Gamescom 2026 takes place from August 26 to August 30, 2026, at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, with Opening Night Live kicking off on August 25. It is the world's largest video game event, featuring major industry showcases, hands-on gameplay stations, and developer conferences. Key Event Schedule and Dates - Dev developer conference (gamescom dev): August 23–25, 2026 - Opening Night Live (ONL) hosted by Geoff Keighley: August 25, 2026 - Main public and trade exhibition days: August 26–30, 2026 - Major Exhibitors and Lineup Highlights - Xbox Booth: Features 25 games across 140 gaming stations, including the first public hands-on experience for Gears of War: E-Day, plus titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Minecraft Dungeons II, and fresh gameplay for Fable. - Confirmed Publishers: Nintendo, Capcom, Sega, Bandai Namco, and others.