Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Set to Begin

Geoff Keighley posted that doors are open and over 5,000 fans are in the arena ahead of the show. The pre-show starts shortly with its own announcements and trailers before the main event. Gematsu states the broadcast runs two and a half hours total. Kyle Bosman hosts the pre-show. Multiple posts confirm the August 25 start time at 11 a.m. PT and note world premieres plus game updates during the program.