Gamescom 2026: Dates, How to Watch and Full Daily Schedule

Gamescom 2026: How to Watch and Full Daily Schedule of Gaming’s Biggest Event

Here is everything you need to know about Gamescom 2026

Aug 21, 2026

Gamescom 2026 is almost here, bringing several days of major game announcements, trailers, gameplay reveals, interviews, and demos to Cologne, Germany.

The event runs from August 26 to 30, with Gamescom Opening Night Live kicking things off on August 25. While Opening Night Live will feature some of the biggest announcements, the rest of the event will also bring plenty of reveals and showcases from major publishers.

IGN, the event's official partner, will provide live coverage throughout Gamescom, including developer interviews, show-floor demos, exclusive trailers, gameplay footage, and in-depth discussions.

If you want to follow the biggest Gamescom 2026 announcements from home, here's the full schedule and everything you need to know about watching the event.

Gamescom 2026 Schedule: Dates, Times and Major Events

Here's what you need to know about the biggest events taking place throughout the week.

Tuesday, August 25

Gamescom Opening Night Live — 10:30 am PT/1:30 pm ET/7:30 pm CEST

Opening Night Live is where Gamescom 2026 officially gets underway. The presentation will feature major trailers, gameplay footage, announcements, and new reveals, with a 30-minute pre-show kicking things off before the main event.

IGN will also follow the presentation with its own post-show, breaking down the biggest announcements and trailers from the showcase. If you're only planning to watch one Gamescom livestream, this is the one to have on your calendar.