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Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
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Gamescom 2026
August 26, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Cologne, Germany
Gamescom 2026 is over. The next in the series is Gamescom 2027 in Cologne.
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A gaming event featuring dedicated B2B business days followed by a consumer exhibition of video games and hardware.
gamescom 2026
gamescom 2026 runs 26–30 August 2026 at Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany.
gamescom is one of gaming events, held annually at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, with dedicated B2B trade days followed by a consumer exhibition of video games and hardware, plus an online showcase (gamescom ONL) the evening before.
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Key Topics
- Video games
- Gaming hardware
- B2B trade days
- Consumer exhibition
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