Tickets for 'Gamescom 2026', the world's largest game show, have officially gone on sale.

Held every August in Cologne, Germany, Gamescom is the largest gaming event in the world. It covers a wide range of platforms and genres, including PC, console, mobile, VR, motion control, and board games. It is a place to see the latest trends in gaming technology and content, from AAA titles and global OTT IP to indie games, gaming hardware, and development software.

Last year, 1,568 companies from 72 countries participated, and 357,000 visitors from 128 countries attended. There were approximately 34,000 B2B visitors, including industry professionals, developers, and publishers.

This year, various programs will be operated. Key events include the Opening Night Live (ONL), a pre-show event featuring major new information; Business Days, where key industry figures gather; the gamescom award, which highlights notable games; the City Festival, a gaming culture festival held throughout Cologne; gamescom dev, a gathering for developers worldwide; and the gamescom Congress, a venue for sharing knowledge in the gaming industry.

August 26 is Business Day, accessible only to pre-registered media and trade ticket holders. General visitors who have purchased a 'Wild Card' can enter the B2C area starting at 1:00 PM. Trade Visitor tickets consist of 1-day passes and season passes (3 days), which include weekday B2C area access. A separate ticket purchase is required for weekend B2C area access. When purchasing a Trade Visitor ticket, the B2B visitor authentication process may take up to 48 hours.

Private Visitor tickets are limited to the B2C area and consist of 1-day passes and the 'After 4' pass, which allows entry after 4:00 PM. Student discounts and family packages (including at least one adult and one child aged 7-12, up to 5 people) are also available. The gamescom Congress is open to general visitors without separate proof of eligibility.

Ticket package options are also available. The 'Business 5-day ticket package,' which includes gamescom dev (2 days) and the gamescom B2B season pass (3 days), is currently on early-bird sale and will close on the 31st.

The Superfan Bundle Plus consists of an ONL ticket, a Wild Card, and a 1-night stay at the gamescom camp. The Superfan Bundle excludes accommodation and consists of an ONL ticket and a Wild Card. ONL tickets are sold without prior notice and sell out early every year. Currently, they cannot be purchased individually.

Weekend B2C tickets often sell out early due to high demand. All tickets can only be purchased online, and there are no on-site sales. When purchasing a ticket, a free public transport pass valid during the exhibition period is provided.