Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, hosted by Geoff Keighley, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25. The event serves as the official kickoff for the trade show in Cologne, Germany, marking the transition from the mid-year announcement season into the autumn release schedule.
How to Watch
The event streams live on YouTube at 8 pm CEST. Depending on your region, here is when you can tune in:
- Los Angeles: 11 am PT
- New York: 2 pm ET
- São Paulo: 3 pm BRT
- London: 7 pm BST
- Cologne: 8 pm CEST
- Sydney: 4 am AEST (August 26)
- Auckland: 6 am NZST (August 26)
Confirmed Game Lineup
Geoff Keighley has confirmed the following titles will appear during the showcase:
- The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC)
- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation (Part three of the remake)
- Gears of War: E-Day
- Ananta
- Tides of Annihilation
- Metro 2039
- Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
- Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons