Where to Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

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Gamescom kicks off today, August 25, in Cologne, Germany. We’re there alongside a myriad of other games media to get a deeper look at what’s to come in 2026 and beyond — but Opening Night Live provides a way for you to get the biggest announcements before things really kick off. If you’re interested in catching this showcase, you can watch it online. Here’s where to watch Opening Night Live and what time you should tune in.

What time is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 times are below. However, make sure to tune in to the pre-show, which starts 30 minutes before the main show starts.

11 AM PT (August 25)
2 PM ET (August 25)
7 PM BST (August 25)
8PM CET (August 25)
4 AM AET (August 26)

Where to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

You can watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 on YouTube or Twitch. There are certain to be various types of secondary streams active, but the original streams can be found below:

Enjoy the show! For more on what’s coming this year, check out our 2026 video game and tech release calendar.

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