Gamescom ONL takes place on August 25, 2026 (Image via Gamescom)
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: How to watch, timings, and more details Gamescom is back in Cologne, Germany, and the annual convention is kicking off with its marquee stage show, Opening Night Live. Here’s everything you need to know about Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. It is shaping up to be one of the most stacked showcase lineups of the year, with eight games already confirmed.
This is going to be a pretty big showcase, and you can expect it to bring a variety of things, including new trailers, release date announcements, and surprise reveals from some of the biggest publishers in the industry.
Gamescom Opening Night Live will be hosted by Geoff Keighley on Tuesday, August 25. The event kicks off at 8:00 PM CEST, with US viewers tuning in at 11:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET. A 30-minute pre-show will air before the main show. Listed below are the timings for Opening Night Live: Region Timezone Pre-Show Start Main Show Start North America Pacific Time (PT) 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Mountain Time (MT) 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Central Time (CT) 12:30 PM 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) 1:30 PM 2:00 PM Europe British Summer Time (BST) 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST) 7:30 PM 8:00 PM Asia India Standard Time (IST) 11:00 PM 11:30 PM China Standard Time (CST) 1:30 AM, Aug 26 2:00 AM, Aug 26 Japan Standard Time (JST) 2:30 AM, Aug 26 3:00 AM, Aug 26 Oceania Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) 3:30 AM, Aug 26 4:00 AM, Aug 26 New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) 5:30 AM, Aug 26 6:00 AM, Aug 26 Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch. The pre-show kicks off 30 minutes before the main presentation, so tune in early to catch all the warm-up content and any surprise announcements that might sneak in before the main event gets underway. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Geoff Keighley has confirmed that eight titles will make an appearance at Opening Night Live 2026. Here is the full confirmed lineup: The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Final Fantasy VII Revelation Gears of War: E-Day Ananta Tides of Annihilation Metro 2039 Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons The confirmed lineup alone makes for a spectacular show. The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is one of the most highly anticipated expansions in recent memory, while Final Fantasy VII Revelation is the conclusion of Square Enix’s beloved remake trilogy. Gears of War: E-Day is the closest to launch of all the confirmed titles, arriving on October 6, 2026, making its ONL appearance a critical pre-release showcase moment for The Coalition.
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