Gamescom 2026 starts Monday, August 26. An online stream called Opening Night Live opens the show. It includes new trailers for The Witcher DLC, Silent Hill Townfall, and Metro 2039. Big publishers will participate. Ubisoft will show Rayman, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division. Brazil Games also organises its first Brazilian Indie presentation.
Visitors expect transport issues in Cologne during the event. Local representatives tell commuters to take the KVB transit system as an alternative. Some attendees travel by air. Düsseldorf airport offers a direct rail link for travellers.