Overview
- Gamescom will run in Cologne from Wednesday to Sunday, August 26–30, with Opening Night Live hosted by Geoff Keighley on Tuesday, August 25.
- Organisers say the event is sold out with more than 1,600 exhibitors from 67 countries and roughly 233,000 square metres of booked exhibition space.
- Opening Night Live’s confirmed items include presentations for Gears of War: E‑Day, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past and Metro 2039.
- The show boosts its indie footprint to about 420 exhibitors, a 16% increase over 2025, while Xbox will operate a large public booth showcasing 25 games and numerous hands‑on stations.
- Gamescom leaders say halls are at full capacity, that they are exploring ways to expand next year without firm plans, and that the event aims to strengthen regional editions while keeping Cologne as the central business and fan hub.