Video Games & Digital Entertainment Trade Fair
gamescom 2026
This exhibition has already taken place.
- Dates
- Venue and location
- Koelnmesse Cologne, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyKoelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany
About this exhibition
gamescom is the world's largest trade fair for computer and video games, held annually in Cologne since 2009. It attracts over 320,000 visitors and 1,200+ exhibitors from over 100 countries across roughly 230,000 sqm of exhibition space, featuring hardware, VR/AR, esports, indie games and the Opening Night Live showcase.
Visitor profile
Trade-only on 26 Aug; public entertainment days follow; 300,000+ expected attendees from 120+ countries
About the organiser
Organised by Koelnmesse GmbH, a leading international trade fair organiser based in Cologne
Speakers
Geoff Keighley (Opening Night Live host) and industry publisher/developer representatives
Sessions
Opening Night Live (evening prior), esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, developer panels
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