The world’s biggest gaming event, Gamescom, is back. A Mecca for gamers and Esports fans, each August, gaming companies present their latest gaming industry innovations to trade visitors and the public alike. 

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Taking place from August 20-24, Gamescom will showcase the newest game products, consoles and hardware innovations. In previous years, it drew in 370.000 visitors from 114 countries across 201.000 square metres of exhibition space in Cologne.

The event is geared towards a worldwide audience, and the quality and brilliance will be as outstanding as ever! Over a thousand international and national market leaders within the computer and video games industry will be promoting their products, including sector giants Nintendo, Ubisoft, Blizzard, eSports and Microsoft / Xbox.

This year, the exhibitors come from a total of 60 different countries, so you really are getting the top launches from all around the world.

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Fun for the whole family

“The heart of gaming” is where gamers can test out new products before the official market release, while the business events act as main virtual meeting points for industry insiders, retailers, publishers and developers.

The dedicated family & friends area features age-appropriate games and more for the little ones as well as the entire family, while the cosplay village welcomes all cosplayers in their beautiful and eccentric costumes. If you are interested in picking up some fan goodies from your favourite games, then head over to the special merchandise area.

New this year is also a board and card area, to reflect the enormous increase in tabletop gaming in recent years.

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Plan your visit to Gamescom 2025

Gamescon is held every year at the Koelnmesse exhibition hall. This is centrally located and easy to reach by train or tram. Your entry ticket also serves as a ticket for local public transport, so be sure to use it!

Are you ready to explore everything the wonderful world of gaming has to offer at Gamescom? To get your tickets and for all the details, visit the Gamescom website. 

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