About gamescom

ON-SITE

Meet the community in real life. Discover the highly anticipated festival and experience surprising and inspiring live entertainment.

• Create an individual experience for fans and media in the entertainment area.
• Meet trade visitors, exhibitors and media representatives in our exclusive business area.

HYBRID

Use the best of both worlds: online and on-site you set highlights for communities in the entertainment or business area.

• Whether online or on-site, devcom offers a 360° experience for all developers and their ecosystem.
• A global audience online in our shows, live from Cologne, and hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic gamers on-site offer you a unique stage and put your brands in the spotlight.

ONLINE

It's the #1 international gaming event for fans, gamers and professionals alike - and the place where everyone can get involved.

• Reach millions of gamers worldwide and get them excited about your games, take advantage of the vibe of our community.
• Catch up on the latest developments and hear business talks from gamers and business partners from around the world.

2022 on-site again!

• More than 265,000 visitors from over 100 countries
• 220,000 square meters of exhibition space
• 1,100 exhibitors from 53 countries
• 230 million video views worldwide

2020/21 digital​

• 63,000,000 different users
• from more than 180 countries
• 2.3 million PCCVs online
• 5.1 million hours of streams viewed

2019 on-site in Cologne

• Around 370,000 visitors on site
• 218,000 square meters of exhibition space
• 1,150 exhibitors
• 0.5 million PCCVs online

THE HEART OF CONNECTING: IN THE GAMESCOM BUSINESS AREA

• Generate high-profile contacts on Europe's No. 1 business platform.
• Finally meet your business partners and media representatives in person again in our exclusive area for professionals only.
• Get in touch with creators and business partners: from indie representatives to top decision makers and the most relevant opinion leaders - all are represented at gamescom.
• Meet professionals from all areas of the games industry and all platforms: from console and PC to mobile gaming and e-sports, etc.

THE HEART OF GAMING: IN THE GAMESCOM ENTERTAINMENT AREA

• Create a unique experience with your brand world and inspire the community with your (product) innovations for you.
• Give the community the opportunity to play your latest games live and for the first time.
• Meet the community and fans and share unforgettable moments together.
• Learn more about your customers' gaming behavior and get direct feedback.

indie area

Pure innovation: In the heart of gamescom, passionate developers from all over the world present their multitude of new, creative game titles.

family & friends

Our area for families and friends is a popular meeting place for all ages and a forum where they can playfully discover and learn about new technologies.

gamescom campus

At the gamescom campus, you can expect numerous career and training opportunities related to the games industry.

merchandise area

In our popular merchandise area, fans will find everything they want in terms of fan merchandise, accessories, and goodies for the latest hit games and old-fashioned classics.

retro gaming

This is where the retro heart beats faster: Play classics and experience technologies from times gone by!

cosplay village

Cosplayers from all over the world present their incredible designs and can win great prizes at the popular cosplay competition.