Of course, there will be plenty of exciting gaming shows, reveal events, and conventions for video game fans again in 2026. We have compiled a list of the most important dates for you.
2026 promises to be another exciting year for gamers. We can look forward to a wealth of gaming conventions and events taking place around the world. We have put together an overview of the most important dates so that you don’t miss a single event this year.
We will update and expand this overview as soon as we have more information to share. Our selection excludes local events that do not offer livestreaming or where no major announcements are expected. Use the table of contents to quickly find the events that interest you.
The most important gaming events of 2026 at a glance
- Nintendo Treehouse livestream (February 24)
- Future Games Show 2026 (March 12)
- PAX East (March 26 to 29)
- BAFTA Games Awards (April 17)
- CAGGTUS Leipzig (April 17 to 19)
- ~Computerspielpreis 2026 (April 29)
- TwitchCon Europe (May 30 to 31)
- Summer Game Fest 2026 (June 5)
- PC Gaming Show 2026 (June 7)
- gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 (August 25)
- gamescom 2026 (August 26 to 30)
- PAX West (September 4 to 7)
- BlizzCon 2026 (September 12 to 13)
- Tokyo Game Show 2026 (September 17 to 21)
- TwitchCon San Diego
(November 13 to 15)
- The Game Awards 2026 (December 10)
In the archive, you can find all the gaming shows and events in 2026 that have already taken place.
No dates have been set yet for the following events and shows in 2026, or they have not been announced yet:
- Xbox Games Showcase
- More Nintendo Directs
- More State of Plays
- Ubisoft Forward
- Find Your Next Game (FYNG)
Table of Contents
Nintendo Treehouse Livestream 2026
- When? February 24, 2026, 11 p.m. ~Time
- Where to watch? Streamed on YouTube
The Nintendo Treehouse livestream presents upcoming games hands-on, explains features in detail, and often presents exclusive content.
Nintendo has surprisingly announced an 80-minute livestream in which exactly two games will be presented: Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pokémon Pokopia. However, don’t expect any other games or new announcements – the show will focus entirely on the games mentioned above.
Future Games Show 2026 (Spring)
- When? March 12, 2026
- Where to watch? Streamed on YouTube
The Future Games Show is an online event organized by GamesRadar+ that has been held regularly since 2020. The showcase promises major world premieres, exclusive trailers, and new gameplay insights into upcoming video games.
The event offers small and large studios a platform to present their games to a wide audience. The event is often hosted by voice actors from well-known video games. Of course, the entire event is streamed live so you can easily follow it.
PAX East 2026
The PAX gaming conventions take place several times a year in different locations (Boston, Seattle, Melbourne, and Philadelphia). PAX East in Boston is one of the largest gaming conventions in the US. New games are presented at the event, eSports tournaments are held, and panels are held.
The most important shows, presentations, and competitions are also broadcast via livestream, so you can easily follow the event from afar.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026
- When? April 17, 2026
- Where? Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, UK
- Where to watch? Streamed on YouTube
The BAFTA Games Awards are the UK’s most prestigious gaming awards, honoring the most creative achievements in the gaming industry since 2004.
CAGGTUS Leipzig 2026
CAGGTUS Leipzig takes place annually and is a gaming festival by the community for the community. The event always includes one of Germany’s largest LAN parties and a large entertainment area where numerous shows are presented.
~ Computer Game Award 2026
- When? April 29, 2026
- Where? Munich, Germany
- Where to watch? Streamed on the official DCP website, Twitch, and YouTube.
The German Computer Game Award (DCP) is one of the most important awards in the German video game industry. The award has been presented annually since 2009. It honors innovative video games, most of which were developed in Germany. The entire event will also be streamed live.
TwitchCon Europe 2026
- When? May 30 to 31, 2026
- Where? Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Where to watch? Streamed on Twitch
Two TwitchCons are planned for 2026 – as usual, the event in Rotterdam will kick things off. This is where the Twitch community comes together. There will be meet & greets with some of the biggest names in streaming, workshops, and surely a few new games and current trends will be presented as well.
Summer Game Fest 2026
- When? June 5, 2026 (presented by Geoff Keighley)
- Where? Los Angeles, USA
- Where to watch? Stream on Twitch, YouTube, Tiktok
Summer Game Fest 2026 is one of the most important gaming events of the year. As usual, the event is being organized by host Geoff Keighley, who sees the show as a modern alternative to scrapped E3. The big show will feature world premieres, brand-new trailers, and major announcements related to video games.
PC Gaming Show 2026
- When? June 7, 2026
- Where to watch? Streamed on YouTube
The PC Gaming Show is an annual presentation by British gaming magazine PC Gamer. The event focuses on news, announcements, and trailers for PC games. In the past, the show has featured numerous new games, including major world premieres as well as smaller indie titles.
gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Opening Night Live (ONL) is gamescom’s grand opening show. The big livestream event on the eve of the trade fair will unveil a slew of new trailers and announcements. The show will also offer a first look at the events of gamescom 2026. As in previous years, ONL will be produced and hosted by Geoff Keighley.
gamescom 2026
gamescom in Cologne is one of the world’s largest video game trade fairs and an important part of international gaming culture. In 2026, the industry, community, and media will once again come together at the trade fair. At gamescom, you can expect exclusive previews, major world premieres, and a huge selection of game demos that can be played directly in the large exhibition halls.
Of course, we will also be reporting live from gamescom 2026 again, so you can follow the mega-event from home.
PAX West 2026
- When? September 4-7, 2026
- Where? Seattle, USA
- Where to watch? Streamed on YouTube
PAX West is the largest gaming convention of the PAX events. The annual gaming fair features a bunch of shows, presentations, talks, game presentations, and demos. Community events, tournaments, and cosplay are now also an integral part of the convention. Conveniently, you can always follow the most important announcements via live stream, so you don’t have to fly to the US .
BlizzCon 2026
- When? September 12-13
- Where? Anaheim, California, USA
- Where to watch? Streamed live on YouTube
BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainment’s legendary fan convention, and returns in 2026 after a long hiatus. The event will feature exclusive reveals and fresh information on all current and possibly even new Blizzard titles.
Tokyo Game Show 2026
- When? September 17-21, 2026
- Where? Chiba, Japan
- Where to watch? Streamed on YouTube
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is also one of the most important and largest video game trade shows in the world. The event has been around since 1996 and has been a central hub for new games and hardware from Japanese development studios for years. However, more and more international exhibitors are now also attending to showcase their brands. The trade show is also known for its large cosplay events.
TwitchCon San Diego 2026
- When? November 13 to 15, 2026
- Where? San Diego, USA
- Where to watch? Streamed on Twitch
The Twitch community will come together once again in November at TwitchCon San Diego – this time in the USA. There will be presentations, panels, meet & greets, and events. Here, too, the latest gaming trends could emerge.
The Game Awards 2026
The Game Awards traditionally mark the grand finale of the gaming year. At this important awards ceremony, the best video games are honored in various categories. In addition, numerous world premieres and important announcements are unveiled during the ceremony. In 2026, the event will once again take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will be streamed live as usual.
Archive: These trade shows and events already took place in 2026
Xbox Developer Direct 2026
Xbox Developer Direct is an annual live show format from Microsoft Gaming, where developer studios reveal news, release dates, and gameplay insights about their current projects. The show lasts about 45 to 60 minutes and is broadcast live as a stream.
The showcase will take place for the fourth time in 2026. We already know that fresh information about the new Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation will be presented. Microsoft usually also reveals a surprise title during the event.
Nintendo Direct 2026 – Super Mario Galaxy Movie
- When? January 25, 2026, 3 p.m. January 2026, 3 p.m. ~Time
- Where to watch? Streamed on YouTube
The first Nintendo Direct of the year will take place in January and will be broadcast on a Sunday for the first time. However, the show will not be about new games for the Switch 2. Instead, it will focus on the Super Mario Galaxy movie, which will be released in German theaters on April 2, 2026.
World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth
- When? January 29, 2026, 6 p.m. ~Time
- Where to watch? Streamed on Twitch or Midnight is scheduled for release in March. However, WoW Classic will also be discussed.
Overwatch Spotlight
Exactly what the show about Blizzard’s hero shooter will be about is not yet known, but it is likely to be related to the current marketing campaign surrounding Talon, among other things. This group represents the antagonists in Overwatch universe.
Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2026 (February)
- When? February 5, 2026
- Where to watch? Streamed on YouTube
Nintendo Direct is a series of online presentations in which Nintendo presents important news, announcements, and details about its upcoming games and consoles.
The Partner Showcase focuses exclusively on third-party games from external partners and publishers. So there will be no Nintendo-exclusive announcements here.
Hearthstone Spotlight
Blizzard’s deck builder is getting its own show and will be promoted heavily in e-sports this year. In 2026, the publisher will host three Masters Tour Championships and a World Championship at BlizzCon for Hearthstone.
Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight
This show will most likely reveal new information about Season 12 and the next expansion for Diablo 4 called Lord of Hatred, which is scheduled for release at the end of April. However, since this is the anniversary of the entire series, there will probably also be a look back at the history of the popular action role-playing game.
State of Play 2026 (February)
State of Play is a digital event that presents news and updates on PS5 games from around the world in a 60-minute show. February’s State of Play will focus on indie and third-party games for the PS5. party games for the PS5. In addition, some updates from PlayStation Studios titles are expected.
However, no specific games or studios have been confirmed in advance. The show starts at 11 p.m. and will be broadcast in English. Of course, these are not all the shows and trade fairs that will be relevant in 2026. We will continuously update this overview and add newly announced and exciting dates.
So feel free to check back if you’re looking for the latest information on the most important gaming events of 2026. You can also tell us in the comments which shows you’re most looking forward to this year!
