gamescom 2027

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Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany

Gaming and XRGermany

gamescom combines playable games, publisher presentations and a large public audience with opportunities to examine gaming hardware and accessories. The useful gadget stories come from hands-on experience: controls, displays, audio, accessibility and the equipment needed to reproduce a demonstration at home. Its 2027 calendar separates developer activity on 23–24 August, Opening Night Live on 24 August, business and media access on 25 August, and public days from 26–29 August. Those distinctions matter for both tickets and filming. Do not infer future game or console launches from the previous year's showcase. Plan appointments and queue time alongside the headline announcements.

Key facts

Dates
23–29 August 2027 overall; exhibition/business day from 25 August; public days 26–29 August.
Location
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Opening times (local time)
Not verified yet gamescom dev: 23–24 August; Opening Night Live: 24 August; business/media: 25 August; public: 26–29 August. Exact daily exhibition hours not yet verified.
Admission and price
Not verified yet Edition-specific admission price not verified as of 1 November 2026. Use the official registration link; no previous-edition rate is substituted.
Focus
Gaming / hardware / entertainment tech
Speakers and presenters
Not verified yet Edition-specific named lineup not verified in this check. Use the official programme; earlier-edition speakers are not assumed to return.
Products and tech to look for
PC and console games, gaming laptops/PCs, monitors, controllers, VR hardware, handhelds, accessories, streaming gear and gaming services.
Access and related events
Developer, business/media and public programmes have different access conditions. An ordinary public ticket does not cover the whole 23–29 August window.

Official site and sources

Official website

Date, venue and programme sources

Tickets, registration and price sources

Sources checked on 1 November 2026. This page is an independent listing. TechCortado is not linked to the organiser.