Gamescom 2023: Schedule, dates, map, exhibitors, tickets

We’ll see you at Gamescom 2023 in Cologne, Germany!
Gamescom stands as the foremost global gaming event and trade fair, acclaimed for its vast exhibition space and impressive visitor count.
Annually, companies and publishers hailing from across the globe converge to unveil their latest software and hardware offerings to industry professionals and enthusiasts.
You’ll find top-tier games, groundbreaking announcements, exclusive world premieres, captivating events, riveting esports tournaments, and unique promotional activities at this highly anticipated event.
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What is Gamescom?
Gamescom serves as a platform for game developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and other gaming-related companies to showcase their upcoming games, technologies, and products to industry professionals, media, and the general public.
It is a significant event in the gaming industry calendar, often seeing major announcements, reveals, and previews from well-known gaming companies.
The event typically features a mix of press conferences, presentations, panel discussions, hands-on gameplay opportunities, esports tournaments, cosplay events, and more.
Attendees will be able to try out new games before they are released, interact with developers and industry insiders, and participate in various activities.
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What are the dates for Gamescom 2023?
Gamescom 2023 takes place over a span of five days from August 23 (Wednesday) to August 27 (Sunday).
Where is Gamescom 2023 held?
It is held in the Koelnmesse Congress Center.
Address: Congress-Centrum Ost Koelnmesse, Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 51, 50679 Köln, Germany.
What’s the schedule of Gamescom 2023?
Devcom, a conference for developers, takes place on August 21 to 22, while Gamescom will take place from August 23 to August 27.
There are three major areas at the venue: entertainment area, business area, and event arena.
The event arena is open to everyone during the duration of the event.
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The business area operates for three days from August 23 to 25.
Trade visitors and media will be able to visit the entertainment area on August 23 before it is opened to the public for the remaining days.
The venue is open to the public daily at 9 a.m. local time.
Map of Gamescom 2023, Koelnmesse Congress Center
The main Gamescom event area is at hall 7, where all the big happenings will be.
The entertainment area is located in halls 6, 8, 9, and the first floor of hall 10.
Business areas are confined to hall 2, 3, and 4.
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If you would like to buy merchandise, you can take out your wallet when you get to hall 5.
Visit the official gamescom website to download a larger version of the hall and site plan.
Key game developers to take note of at Gamescom 2023
View the full list of Gamescom 2023 exhibitors here.
How do I get tickets for Gamescom 2023?
As of writing, private visitor tickets have been sold out except for evening tickets, which allows access from 4 p.m. onwards.
Trade visitor tickets are still available. You can purchase them here.
TICKETS FOR TRADE VISITORS PRICE (EUR) Day ticket (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday) 59.50 3-day ticket (Wednesday to Friday) 117 Opening Night Live on August 22 29 Gamescom congress on August 24 103 Gamescom congress + trade visitors combined ticket 161
Visit the official Gamescom website for more information.
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