The gamescom 2026 is just around the corner! We have gathered all the important information for you. This includes everything about the tickets, highlights, the program, and the prices.
On this page, you will find all the information about opening hours, tickets, the program, and the hall plan. If you are looking for everything important about events or confirmed games, check our table of contents on the other pages:
Date – When does the gamescom 2026 take place?
When does the gamescom start and end? The gamescom 2026 takes place from Wednesday, August 26, 2026, until Sunday, August 30, 2026. The opening hours vary depending on visitors and location:
| Date | entertainment area | business area |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 26.08. (Trade visitors & media) | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, 27.08. | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday, 28.08. | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, 29.08. | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM | closed |
| Sunday, 30.08. | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM | closed |
Important: For exhibitors, the entertainment and business areas are already open from 7:00 AM. Wednesday is the trade visitor and media day. On this day, no private visitors are allowed except they possess a wildcard.
Buy tickets for gamescom 2026 – Here you can secure them
How much does a visit to the gamescom cost? This year, there are different types of tickets whose prices vary depending on the visitor. We have listed the different types and prices for private visitors:
| Type of ticket | Thursday, 27.08. | Friday, 28.08. | Saturday, 29.08. | Sunday, 30.08. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day ticket | 31.50 EUR | 31.50 EUR | 41.00 EUR | 31.50 EUR |
| Reduced day ticket (students, trainees, retirees, people with disabilities, voluntary social service) | 22.50 EUR | 22.50 EUR | 32.00 EUR | 22.50 EUR |
| Family day ticket (max. 5 persons) | 69.50 EUR | 69.50 EUR | 86.00 EUR | 69.50 EUR |
| Evening ticket (from 4:00 PM) | 10.50 EUR | 10.50 EUR | 13.00 EUR | 10.50 EUR |
Is there a wildcard? Yes, if you want to attend the gamescom on Wednesday from 1:00 PM, you can also obtain a so-called wildcard ticket. This costs 65.50 Euros and is only valid for Wednesday from 1:00 PM.
What about tickets for the Opening Night Live (ONL)? The ONL takes place on August 25, 2025. Unfortunately, the tickets for that are already sold out (see gamescom.global).
Where can I buy tickets? You cannot purchase tickets on-site, so you must order them online in advance. It is best to buy your tickets from the official ticket shop of gamescom. If you have a code for your tickets, you can redeem it as well.
With your ticket, you will receive a free transportation ticket for the VRS. So, you don’t have to pay anything for public transport.
Program and highlights – What you can look forward to
What is there to see? The official program has been announced and is impressive. The complete schedule can be found on the official gamescom website.
Hall plan 2026 – This is how the fair is structured
Where are the halls located? The fairgrounds are large, which is why the hall plan can help:
- Hall 1
- Event Arena
- Hall 2-4
- Business Area (no access for private visitors)
- Hall 5
- Merchandise, Board Games, Cosplay, Artists
- Hall 6-9
- Entertainment Area
- Hall 10
- Entertainment, Retro & Family, Campus, Indies
If you have an account on gamescom.global, go through your visit with the planning tool and add interesting points to your notes.
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