Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 is set to begin at 7pm BST on August 25, 2026. The two-hour presentation, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will be broadcast globally ahead of the convention opening its doors in Cologne.
UK start time and pre-show details
The main show starts at 7pm BST, but there is a 30-minute pre-show at 6:30pm BST for those wanting to catch every announcement. The main show will feature all major reveals.
For viewers worldwide, the start time translates to 11:00 AM PDT in Los Angeles, 2:00 PM EDT in New York, 8:00 PM CEST in Paris and Berlin, and 3:00 AM JST in Tokyo on August 26.
Confirmed games and predictions
Keighley has confirmed several games expected at the event, including 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, and Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons.
Possible appearances include more detailed looks at Resident Evil Code Veronica, plus new trailers for Fable and God of War Laufey. With one day to go, fans won't have long to wait for surprises.
