About this Event:
Launched in 2002 as Games Convention in Leipzig, the trade show moved to Cologne-Deutz as gamescom in 2009 and has become the world’s biggest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. Organised by Koelnmesse GmbH and co-organised by German Games Industry Association, gamescom 2027 returns to Cologne with dev conference, Opening Night Live, trade and public days.
Date & Time:
Officially confirmed at gamescom.global: August 23 – August 29, 2027. Event kicks off with gamescom dev on August 23 and 24, followed by gamescom Opening Night Live on evening of August 24, with main gamescom August 25-29, 2027.
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Venue & Location:
Koelnmesse, Cologne Exhibition Centre in Deutz, right on Rhine. Official address: Koelnmesse GmbH, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne – Deutz, Germany, easily accessible by public transport and on foot from Cologne Central Station.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
Full gaming programme
The Gamescom 2027 full official programme has not yet been published.
- 23–24 August 2027: gamescom dev
- 24 August 2027: gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL), evening
- 25 August 2027: Business and Media Day
- 26–29 August 2027: Public opening days
For official information, please visit the Gamescom official website (https://www.gamescom.global/).
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When and where is Gamescom 2027?
Gamescom 2027 takes place from August 23 to 29, 2027 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Promotional material at this year's event in Cologne confirms the show will return August 23–29, 2027, with gamescom dev on August 23-24 and Opening Night Live on August 24.
What is the history of Gamescom?
With the name Gamescom and venue Cologne Trade Fair, the trade fair has been held annually since 2009. Launched in 2002 as a games convention in Leipzig, the event took its first step. In 2009, the trade show therefore moved to Cologne-Deutz as gamescom, and its first edition took place from August 19 to 23, 2009.
What is the exact venue address for Gamescom?
Official address is Koelnmesse GmbH, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany. Koelnmesse is located in Deutz, right on the Rhine, and is easily accessible by public transportation and even on foot from Cologne Central Station.
What is the schedule for Gamescom 2027?
Gamescom 2027 will take place the week of August 23 to 29. The event kicks off with gamescom dev on August 23 and 24, followed by gamescom Opening Night Live on the evening of August 24. Gamescom itself runs August 25-29, 2027, with 2027 visitor hours, ticket products and Opening Night Live published on gamescom.global.
How to get tickets for Gamescom 2027?
Tickets are available exclusively through the official gamescom website at gamescom.global. The annual summit is organised by Koelnmesse GmbH and co-organised by German Games Industry Association, with trade visitor and public tickets, and gamescom award winners announced during the week.
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