03.07.2025 10:00p.m.
Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär will take part in the official opening of gamescom on 20 August.

08.05.2025 03:00pm
gamescom latam 2025, the Latin edition of the world's biggest games event, was a total success, breaking records during its second year. In its second edition, the event welcomed more than 130,000 visitors, more than 200 publishers, and more than 3,000 professionals from the games industry.

30.04.2025 01:00 p.m.
The gamescom congress is considered a central platform for highlighting the diverse opportunities that games offer for businesses, society, culture and science. This year's congress, which will take place on 21 August 2025 in Cologne, will once again showcase the potential of computer and video games to an international audience. Until 18 May, you can submit your own topic suggestions and have them included in the programme.

08.04.2025 1:00 p.m.
The excitement is ramping up! From August 20 to 24, the global gaming community will come together once again live in Cologne and online worldwide. With the official ticket shop now open, both trade and private visitors can secure their spot right away.

03.04.2025 04:00 p.m.
Thailand is the official partner country of gamescom 2025 in cologne, the biggest games event worldwide. The organizers of gamescom, Koelnmesse and game - the German Games Industry Association as well as the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), have signed a partnership agreement to this effect.

02.04.2025 02:00 p.m.
⁠gamescom, the world's largest and leading event for computer and video games, will remain in Cologne. This was announced today by Koelnmesse and game – The German Games Industry Association. The new contract was signed in the presence of Henriette Reker, Mayor of Cologne, and Nathanael Liminski, Minister for Federal and European Affairs, International Affairs and Media of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and Head of the State Chancellery.

06.03.2025 03:00 p.m.
⁠The interest of exhibitors in gamescom is at a record peak: gamescom 2025 had more registered companies than ever before at the end of the early bird phase and thus clearly exceeded even the peak figures from the previous year. The high registration status underlines the international importance of gamescom.

⁠20.02.2025 08:00 a.m.
After 4 editions in Singapore, gamescom asia moves to Bangkok, joining Thailand Game Show.

25.10.2024 10:00 p.m.
The 4th edition of gamescom asia, held from 17 - 20 October at Suntec Convention Center in Singapore, ended with record numbers.

25.08.2024 05:00 p.m.
⁠335,000 visitors from around 120 countries on-site in Cologne +++ New international reach record with more than 310 million digital engagements, including over 40 million for gamescom Opening Night Live +++ More than 32,000 trade visitors, with strongest growth from North America and Japan +++ 2.5 million page views for community adventure gamescom epix

23.08.2024 03:00 p.m.
⁠The winners of the gamescom awards 2024 have been announced. On Friday, August 23, the coveted gamescom awards were presented in a total of 14 categories at the gamescom studio powered by IGN. The gamescom sustainability award was already presented to Tencent on Tuesday evening during the gamescom Opening Night Live.

21.08.2024 07:00 p.m.
gamescom 2024 is now officially open: the world’s largest games event kicked off on Wednesday afternoon as numerous political guests of honour were on hand for the political opening.

19.08.2024 01:00 p.m.
gamescom, the world’s largest gaming event, is ramping up its “gamescom goes green” sustainability initiative launched in 2022. 

13.08.2024 01:00 p.m.
gamescom 2024 will be even more international and diverse than gamescom 2023. More than 1,400 exhibitors from 64 countries will present their products and innovations on 230,000 square meters.

01.08.2024 05:00 p.m.
The interactive gamescom epix community adventure is entering its fourth round. Starting immediately, gamescom fans can win numerous prizes by solving over 100 different quests, both online and on-site at gamescom from August 21. For the first time, digital gamescom trading cards will be offered as a reward.  

16.07.2024 12:00 p.m.
gamescom 2024 is set for success – with just five weeks to go, the highly anticipated global gaming event is already boasting impressive numbers!

15.07.2024 11:00 a.m.
Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck will attend the official opening of gamescom 2024.

08.07.2024 2:00 p.m.
⁠With 124 exhibitors and co-exhibitors from 66 countries, more than 700 studios and more than 200 publishers present, the event brought together big names in the games industry.

24.06.2024 10:00 a.m.
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Estonia present themselves together in the large partnership pavilion as the official partner region of this year's gamescom. 

12.06.2024 5:00 p.m.
Industry giants such as Nintendo, Ubisoft, Niantic and Wargaming present themselves with news on new products, shows and more...

20.03.2024 1:00 p.m.
From August 21-25, 2024, gamescom, the world's largest gaming event, will take place in Cologne, Germany, and online worldwide. With the opening of the ticket shop, trade visitors and private individuals can now purchase their gamescom tickets.

19.03.2024 06:00 a.m.
The premiere of gamescom LAN presented by KoRo was a complete success, as the organizers TakeTV and MYI Entertainment announced. The event took place for the first time in the halls of Koelnmesse from March 15 to 17, 2024.

07.03.2024 11:00 a.m.
With the end of the early bird phase, gamescom 2024 is off to an outstanding start and has set a new milestone. Never have so many companies registered up to this point. 

04.12.2023 06:00 a.m.
The starting signal has been given: From March 15 to 17, 2024, the gamescom LAN presented by KoRo will take place for the first time in the Cologne exhibition halls and tickets for the more than 2000 seats are now available at www.gamescomlan.gg! In addition, the who's who of German-speaking gaming creators have announced their intention to play along.

29.11.2023 06:00 a.m.
gamescom latam is going to bring to fans and experts the best in the gaming world, further boosting the region's games industry

09.11.2023 06:00 a.m.
Over 2,000 tickets available +++ Exclusive tickets for Creator:inside rows +++ VIP seats with high-end gaming hardware available

27.08.2023 06:00 a.m.
320,000 visitors from over 100 countries live in Cologne +++ Record-breaking international digital reach with more than 180 million video views and over 20 million views for gamescom: Opening Night Live +++ Trade visitors increased by 25 percent to over 31,000, 50 percent from abroad +++ Around 2 million page views through the gamescom EPIX...

23.08.2023 06:00:00
gamescom 2023 has begun. In addition, on Wednesday afternoon, the world’s largest games event was officially opened by the political guests of honour. These included Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Hendrik Wüst, Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Henriette Reker, Mayor of...

17.08.2023 06:00 a.m.
⁠There is a new must-attend event in the calendar for the gamescom community: from March 15 to 17, 2024, the gamescom LAN will take place for the first time in the Cologne exhibition halls. However, the more than 2,000 gamers expected to attend can expect more than just endless multiplayer action. There will also be a Digital Playground with Germany's...

15.08.2023 06:00 a.m.
⁠New record with more than 1,220 exhibitors +++ Full program at the gamescom city festival on August 26 and 27 +++ Concentrated entertainment in the gamescom event arena

10.08.2023 06:00 a.m.
⁠+++ gamescom goes green with additional measures +++ Focus on energy efficiency +++ Deposit campaign for a growing gamescom forest +++ Following the strong start of gamescom goes green in the past year, the sustainability initiative of the world's largest games event will be expanded upon again this year. Especially in the fields of energy, stand...

01.08.2023 06:00 a.m.
Community adventure gamescom EPIX enters its third round +++ Over 100 quests and numerous prizes +++ Playable online and at gamescom in Cologne +++ Story spanning 8 chapters

19.07.2023 10:00 a.m.
Koelnmesse GmbH, one of the leading trade fair organizers worldwide, has announced that gamescom, the world’s largest festival celebrating computer and video games, has been voted the winner of the prestigious 2023 UFI Marketing Award. The UFI Marketing Award recognizes excellence in the international trade fair and exhibition industry by paying...

12.07.2023 06:00 a.m.
Opening Night Live Lines Up Barnstorming Showcase +++ IGN Signed Up For gamescom Studio

10.07.2023 06:00 a.m.
⁠The application deadline for exhibitors is July 28, 2023 +++ Any game that is playable for privat visitors in the entertainment area of gamescom 2023 can be submitted +++ For the first time the winning titles will be determined through a combined voting process involving both the jury and the public

07.06.2023 01:00 p.m.
Expanded official B2B platform connects trade visitors, exhibitors and media representatives of gamescom, devcom and gamescom asia +++ Improved matchmaking, networking, orientation and organisation of the event +++ Badge scanning function simplifies lead generation gamescom biz brings together trade visitors, exhibitors and media representatives...

08.05.2023 06:00 a.m.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck is to attend the official opening of gamescom 2023 on 23 August, as announced today by Koelnmesse and game – the German Games Industry Association. After having to cancel his appearance at last year’s gamescom on short notice and instead sending a lengthy video message, the...

⁠25.04.2023 06:00 a.m.
Tickets for trade and private visitors on sale starting today exclusively at www.gamescom.global +++ Purchasing multiple tickets is now even easier +++ Family and evening tickets available +++ green tickets help the gamescom forest continue to grow

15.03.2023 06:00 a.m.
10 percent more companies registered than at end of 2022 early bird phase +++ Registrations from 39 countries +++ Large number of country pavilions confirmed +++ devcom already reports hundreds of registered participants

07.03.2023 06:00 a.m.
Brazil is first-ever partner country from South America +++ Big partnership pavilion will feature showcases from more than 50 Brazilian gaming companies +++ International business panel planned

12.12.2022 06:00 a.m.
In 2023, gamescom will get its first exclusive sneaker: Under the slogan "IRL gamescom DLC", the world's largest games event is cooperating with Engelbert Strauss. From now until 15 December 2022 at 12:00 the design can be voted on at https://www.gamescom.global/sneaker. The sneaker that receives the most votes will be manufactured in a...

08.12.2022 06:00 a.m.
Never has gamescom been as environmentally and climate-friendly as this year – with gamescom goes green, an initiative was launched in 2022 with the aim of making the largest games event in the world more sustainable. Building on already existing measures like free local public transport tickets and the gamescom forest, organizers Koelnmesse and...

07.12.2022 02:00 p.m.
gamescom, the world's largest games event, enters into the next round with its unique festival character. gamescom takes place from 23 to 27 August 2023 in the Cologne exhibition halls and online. Companies can apply as of now and profit from the early bird discounts until 28 February 2023. The world’s largest event for computer and video games...