Gamescom 2026 starts Monday, August 26. An web broadcast called Opening Night Live launches the schedule. It includes upcoming previews for The Witcher DLC, Silent Hill Townfall, and Metro 2039. Major gaming companies plan to attend. Ubisoft will show Rayman, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division. Brazil Games also runs its first Brazilian Indie event.
Attending fans face transport disruptions in Cologne during the event. Local authorities tell commuters to take the KVB transit system instead. Some visitors fly in. Düsseldorf airport offers a direct rail link for arriving passengers.