Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 is set to kick off on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with host Geoff Keighley presenting the event. While Gamescom is largely an in-person affair, with publishers showcasing games to the public and journalists alike, the Opening Night Live presentation will feature plenty of new announcements and fresh looks at upcoming games for those watching from home.
Gamescom Opening Night Live start time in the UK
Gamescom Opening Night Live is scheduled to start at 7pm BST on August 25, 2026. However, a 30-minute pre-show begins at 6:30pm BST, which viewers may want to tune in for to see everything announced in the evening. The main show is where all major announcements will appear, so 7pm BST is the key time for those short on time.
Here is the official start time translated to other time zones around the world:
- LOS ANGELES - 11:00 AM PDT, Aug 25
- DENVER - 12:00 PM MDT, Aug 25
- CHICAGO - 1:00 PM CDT, Aug 25
- NEW YORK - 2:00 PM EDT, Aug 25
- SÃO PAULO - 3:00 PM -03, Aug 25
- LONDON - 7:00 PM BST, Aug 25
- PARIS / BERLIN - 8:00 PM CEST, Aug 25
- CAIRO - 8:00 PM EET, Aug 25
- MOSCOW - 9:00 PM MSK, Aug 25
- DUBAI - 10:00 PM GST, Aug 25
- NEW DELHI - 11:30 PM IST, Aug 25
- BANGKOK - 1:00 AM ICT, Aug 26
- SINGAPORE - 2:00 AM SGT, Aug 26
- BEIJING / SHANGHAI - 2:00 AM CST, Aug 26
- TOKYO - 3:00 AM JST, Aug 26
- SYDNEY - 4:00 AM AEST, Aug 26
- AUCKLAND - 6:00 AM NZST, Aug 26
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 predictions
Host Geoff Keighley has confirmed several games expected at Gamescom Opening Night Live. These include:
- The Witcher 3 - Songs of the Past DLC
- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
- Gears of War: E-Day
- Ananta
- Tides of Annihilation
- Metro 2039
- Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
- Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons
There are plenty more games fans might hope to see. Personal picks include more detailed looks at Resident Evil Code Veronica, as well as new trailers for Fable and God of War Laufey. There is also likely to be plenty of new surprises waiting. With just one day to go, the wait for all to be revealed is nearly over.
