Gamescom 2026 draws 368,000 visitors, up 6% with strong international turnout

Gamescom 2026 attracted 368,000 visitors from 131 countries, a 6% increase year over year, with 1,743 exhibitors from 66 countries (72% international) and notable growth in Brazil, Canada and the US. About 36,000 trade visitors attended, roughly half from outside Germany, while Gamescom Dev attendance rose 15% to 6,200. The event featured 397 speakers, 238 sessions and 18 stages, with 2,500+ companies from 95 countries across Gamescom Dev and indie expo. Digital content topped 624 million global views, including 78 million for Opening Night Live, underscoring the show’s role as a central industry platform; 2027 dates were also announced.