Largest computer games fair: Gamescom fully booked for the first time
July 2026, 12:00 at the end of August, hundreds of thousands of computer game fans are expected in Cologne again
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July 2026, 12:00 at the end of August, hundreds of thousands of computer game fans are expected in Cologne again. © Oliver Berg/ dpa The interest of the computer games industry in Cologne’s Gamescom trade fair is greater than ever. Companies such as the console manufacturers Nintendo (“Super Mario”) and Microsoft Xbox (“Age of Empires”) as well as the publishers Tencent Games (“Dune: Awakening”) and Ubisoft (“Anno 1800”, “Anno 117”) present themselves to fans and experts. Last year, Gamescom came to 1568 exhibitors - how many there are this year, is not yet revealed.
Furthermore, The record from 2019 is 373,000 visitors. In 2025, around 357,000 visitors arrived, representing 22,000 more than 2024. The gross exhibition area remains unchanged at 233,000 square meters.
In addition, The association Game organizes Gamescom together with Koelnmesse, the event will take place from 26 to 30. According to the industry association Game, almost every second German computer or video game plays – there are 37.5 million people in Germany who play at least occasionally, whether on the smartphone, computer, tablet or on the console.
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July 2026, 12:00 at the end of August, hundreds of thousands of computer game fans are expected in Cologne again. © Oliver Berg/ dpa The interest of the computer games industry in Cologne’s Gamescom trade fair is greater than ever.
reliability low1/3 sourcesCompanies such as the console manufacturers Nintendo (“Super Mario”) and Microsoft Xbox (“Age of Empires”) as well as the publishers Tencent Games (“Dune: Awakening”) and Ubisoft (“Anno 1800”, “Anno 117”) present themselves to fans and experts.
reliability low1/3 sourcesLast year, Gamescom came to 1568 exhibitors - how many there are this year, is not yet revealed.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe record from 2019 is 373,000 visitors.
reliability low1/3 sourcesIn 2025, around 357,000 visitors arrived, representing 22,000 more than 2024.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe gross exhibition area remains unchanged at 233,000 square meters.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe association Game organizes Gamescom together with Koelnmesse, the event will take place from 26 to 30.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAccording to the industry association Game, almost every second German computer or video game plays – there are 37.5 million people in Germany who play at least occasionally, whether on the smartphone, computer, tablet or on the console.
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