Games industry showcase
gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 takes place on August 25 in Cologne. The opening showcase begins the public games-week programme before gamescom's five event days in Germany.
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DateAugust 25, 2026
CountdownWhole calendar days
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
LocationCologne, Germany
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When is gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?
gamescom lists Opening Night Live for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Central European time. This countdown is to the host city's calendar date; the event's published stream time can be checked with the organizer.