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gamescom

August 23–29, 2027 in Cologne, Germany. gamescom is a trade and consumer fair for computer and video games and digital entertainment, aimed at the games industry and at players.

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At a glance

Date range
City
Cologne
Country
Germany
Industry
IT & Digital and Sports, Leisure & Hobbies
Type of trade show
B2B and B2C
Frequency
Yearly
Organizer
Koelnmesse GmbH
Tickets
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Topics and products

Video gamesConsole gamesComputer gameseSports tournamentsVR/AR technologyAugmented realityMixed realityMobile VRConsolesHandheldsComputer hardware

About the trade show

gamescom 2027 is a trade and consumer fair for computer and video games and digital entertainment, taking place in Cologne from 23 to 29 August 2027. On show are console and computer games, consoles, handhelds and computer hardware as well as VR, AR and mixed reality technology. eSports tournaments complete the programme. The fair has a business area and an entertainment area.

gamescom is aimed at trade visitors from the games industry and at players. In 2026 it counted 1,740 exhibitors and 369,210 visitors. The organiser is Koelnmesse GmbH. gamescom was founded in 2009 and takes place every year.

Address

By car

Via the A 3, A 4, A 57 and A 59. Address for navigation: Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln.

By public transit

S-Bahn S6, S11, S12, S19; Tram 1, 3, 4, 9. Stop: Koelnmesse, Köln-Deutz.

By plane

Nearest airport: Cologne/Bonn (CGN), approx. 15 km straight-line distance from the venue; approx. 15 min according to the organiser.

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Trade show development

Visitors

  1.  2022
  2.  2023
  3.  2024
  4.  2025
  5. 369,2102026

Exhibitors

  1.  2022
  2.  2023
  3.  2024
  4.  2025
  5. 1,7402026

Frequently asked questions

When and where does gamescom 2027 take place?

gamescom 2027 takes place from 23 to 29 August 2027 at Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln. Opening hours are listed for Wednesday, 25 August 2027, from 9:00 to 19:00, and from Thursday, 26 August, to Sunday, 29 August 2027, from 9:00 to 20:00 each day.

Where can I find the exhibitor list of gamescom 2027?

The exhibitors of gamescom 2027 are listed on the exhibitor page of the gamescom website.

How large is the exhibition space of gamescom?

In 2026, the exhibition space of gamescom covered 99,050 m².

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