gamescom 2027
- When
- Aug 25–29, 2027 Confirmed
- Where
- Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
- Type
- Game show
- Organizer
- Koelnmesse / game – The German Games Industry Association
- Typical cost
- Public day tickets usually about €20–30; trade visitor tickets cost more; devcom passes are separate
- Attendance
- ~330,000
- Official site ↗
Good to know: Trade and media day 25 Aug, public days 26–29 Aug; devcom developer conference 23–24 Aug; Opening Night Live on 24 Aug.
Who should attend
PlayersPublishers & BDDevelopersPressInvestorsCreators
Everyone: players, publishers, platform holders, studios looking for publishers or investors, press, creators, and service providers.
How to attend
Buy public tickets on the official site; popular days sell out, so buy early. Register for a trade or conference pass on the official site; early-bird prices are the cheapest.
How to exhibit or take part
Book exhibition space through the organiser's exhibitor sales team; floor space is usually sold 6–12 months ahead. There is a business area with meeting tables and a matchmaking system for publishers, investors and partners. Indie developers can apply to a curated showcase or award selection (often free or subsidised); applications close weeks to months before. Brands and service companies can buy sponsorship packages from the organiser.
Plan by
- Feb 26, 2027 Plan by: book a booth
- May 27, 2027 Plan by: apply to showcases / talks
Dates marked Expected follow each event's usual month and are not yet announced. Costs are typical past prices. Always confirm on the official site before booking travel. Checked: Nov 12, 2026.
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