gamescom biz launches enhanced all-in-one platform for 2026 attendees

As we steamroll towards the games industry’s annual expeditions to Köln, gamescom has unveiled an updated version of its official digital platform, gamescom biz, designed to streamline the event experience across gamescom, gamescom dev, and the gamescom congress.

The refreshed platform brings all services together into one, rather handy, single interface, allowing users to manage contacts, schedule meetings, book business area spaces, and access event updates with just one login.

Crafted for trade visitors, exhibitors, and media alike, gamescom biz supports planning before, during, and after the show, with features including advance meeting scheduling, networking tools, and centralized content management.

The platform is free to use, with further feature updates expected in the coming weeks.

Users can log in now and begin setting up profiles and scheduling meetings ahead of gamescom week. Head over here to get started!

Tickets on sale

Visitors and fans can purchase tickets for gamescom (August 26–30), gamescom dev (August 24-25), and gamescom congress (August 27). Tickets are available exclusively via the official gamescom Ticket Shop at tickets.gamescom.global. Tickets for gamescom Opening Night Live will go on sale at a later date. There will be no ticket sales at the venue. Attendees are strongly advised not to purchase tickets from unauthorized platforms or third-party vendors.

gamescom Business Tickets for trade visitors

A new ticket category is being introduced for trade visitors this year: They will be granted admission with the gamescom Business Ticket. It gives trade visitors the flexibility to combine all of the available tickets for gamescom dev with admission to gamescom by purchasing a joint weekly package in the gamescom Ticket Shop.

They can select from:

• gamescom Business 5 Days (access to the entire gamescom business week, including gamescom dev and gamescom from Wednesday to Friday. The precise scope of access to gamescom dev depends on the package selected.)
• gamescom Business 3 Days (admission to gamescom from Wednesday to Friday)
• gamescom Business 1 Day (single-day admission to gamescom from Wednesday to Friday)

All gamescom Business Tickets include access to the gamescom business area, the gamescom entertainment area and gamescom biz, the official online B2B platform. Business 5 Days tickets include access to gamescom dev, with the scope of access determined by the selected category (Basic, Content, Trade, VIP, or Student). Early-bird pricing is available through March 31.

Verification as a trade visitor is required to purchase a Business Ticket. The verification process may take up to 48 hours to complete. Early registration is strongly recommended.

Tickets for the gamescom congress

Tickets for the gamescom congress, the world’s leading conference exploring the potential of computer and video games, are available for August 27, 2026.

A global event with strong international partnerships

Continued exhibitor growth and rising levels of international participation underscore gamescom’s global reach. Companies from more than 40 countries have already joined the lineup for gamescom 2026. Country pavilions from 23 countries have been confirmed, including Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Korea, Malta, Morocco, the Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

International participation in the event has grown steadily over the years. Beginning with the 2026 edition, gamescom will therefore discontinue the model of having a single official partner country in order to better reflect its global character, international significance, and broad partnerships. Going forward, gamescom will introduce new formats and programs to provide all international partners with enhanced exposure and greater networking opportunities.

Further information is available at:

https://www.gamescom.global

Upcoming events:

• gamescom dev, Cologne, Germany | August 23-25, 2026
• gamescom, Cologne, Germany | August 26-30, 2026; gamescom Opening Night Live | August 25, 2026
• gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, Bangkok, Thailand | October 29 – November 1, 2026

About gamescom:

gamescom is the world’s biggest event for computer and video games. In 2026, the event will take place from August 26 to 30. For trade visitors, it starts on August 24 with gamescom dev; for everyone else, it starts on August 25 with the opening show gamescom Opening Night Live. In addition, gamescom latam in São Paulo and gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok will also take place during the coming year. gamescom is jointly organized by Koelnmesse and game – the German Games Industry Association.

Koelnmesse – industry trade fairs for the gaming sector:

Koelnmesse is an international leader in organising trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment segments. Hosted at the trade fair grounds in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, trade visitors, and exhibitors from across the world with a highly effective approach – in person at the venue and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the premier B2C, B2B, and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: In Thailand, gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show provides an additional powerful industry platform for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific games market, comprehensively combining supply and demand. Koelnmesse Brasil is a subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH in São Paulo, dedicated to promoting and organising world-class trade fairs and events in Brazil. The mission is to bring global innovation, knowledge and business opportunities to various industries.

game – The German Games Industry Association

We are the association of the German games industry. Our members represent the entire video game ecosystem, from development studios and publishers to esports event organisers, educational institutions and other related entities. We are co-organisers of gamescom, the world’s biggest event for video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, game events and the collecting society VHG, as well as co-host of the German Computer Game Awards. Serving as a central point of contact for media, as well as political and social institutions, we provide comprehensive expertise in areas including market development, game culture and media literacy, and address any inquiries or concerns. Together we are making Germany the heart of gaming worldwide. With games, we enrich the lives of all people.