# GAMESCOM

- Dates: 26 August 2026 to 30 August 2026
- Location: Exhibition Centre Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.gamescom.global/)
- [Registration](https://tickets.gamescom.global/gamescom2026_en)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.gamescom.global/call-for-papers) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Where to stay

- **Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 230 m from the venue, 2 Kaygasse, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cgnwtqq-wasserturm-hotel-cologne/)
  - Phone: +49 221 2008 0
- **Hotel Altera Pars**: 260 m from the venue, 133 Thieboldsgasse, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.alterapars-koeln.de/)
- **Motel One Köln-Neumarkt**: 280 m from the venue, 32 Cäcilienstraße, Köln, 50667
  - [Hotel website](https://www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/koeln/hotel-koeln-neumarkt/)
  - Phone: +49 221 292692 0
- **City Hotel Köln**: 300 m from the venue, 8 Clemensstraße, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](http://www.cityhotelkoeln.de/)
- **Koncept Hotel International**: 340 m from the venue, 13 Blaubach, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.koncepthotels.com/hotel-international-koeln/)
- **Aparthotel Adagio Köln City**: 380 m from the venue, 3 Blaubach, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.adagio-city.com/gb/hotel-8288-aparthotel-adagio-koln-city/index.shtml)
  - Phone: +49 221 170 520
- **Motel One**: 400 m from the venue, 6 Tel-Aviv-Straße, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.motel-one.com/de/)
  - Phone: +49 221 272595-0
- **Ariane**: 420 m from the venue, 19 Hohe Pforte, Köln, 50676
  - [Hotel website](https://www.centro-hotels.de/de/standorte/koeln/Centro_Hotel_Ariane/Centro_Hotel_Ariane.html)
  - Phone: +49 221 759880210

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #gamescom

- [gamescom 2026 | gamescom](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xyelhDY1vY)
- [gamescom Opening Night Live 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVC_dBNUZGc)
  - Live from Cologne - the big opening show of gamescom 2025! Geoff Keighley and Sjokz will host gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 featuring world premieres, exc...
- [gamescom Opening Night Live 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97rj3JQe_O0)
  - gamescom 2025 is kicking off with their usual Opening Night Live (ONL) show which will feature big reveals, trailers, and surprises, which will take place on Tuesday, August 19. There will be a ...

## Related events

- [gamescom dev 2026](https://www.luminik.io/events/gamescom-dev-cologne/)
- [Gamescom Dev Conference](https://www.luminik.io/events/gamescom-dev-conference/)
- [WN Cologne](https://www.luminik.io/events/wn-cologne/)
- [LZ Retail Media Day](https://www.luminik.io/events/lz-retail-media-day-6a08e79923ed/)
- [Commissioning of Process Engineering Plants](https://www.luminik.io/events/commissioning-of-process-engineering-plants-cologne/)
- [From Employee to Manager](https://www.luminik.io/events/from-employee-to-manager-9cd9081f5ecf/)

Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/gamescom-cologne-b038d040be94/