adminGamescom 2026 reported a record number of registered exhibitors for the third consecutive year, with participation increasing as the event expanded its international reach. Organisers said companies from more than 40 countries had signed up, a 15% rise compared with 2025. The announcement also outlined country pavilions, event dates and ticket options for visitors and industry professionals.
Gamescom 2026 exhibitor numbers and international participation
The exhibitor record was reached by the end of the early-bird registration period. Organisers described the result as evidence of the event’s role in the global games industry and its value as a meeting place for the international gaming community.
Country pavilions from 23 nations had been confirmed at the time of the announcement: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Korea, Malta, Morocco, the Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Unlike some previous editions, Gamescom 2026 was not set to have an official partner country. Organisers said this approach was intended to reflect the event’s international character and broad network of partners. They planned to introduce new formats and programmes to offer international partners more visibility and networking opportunities.
For visitors planning a trip, the confirmed pavilion list offers a useful indication of the event’s international scope. However, pavilion participation and exhibitor details can change, so check the latest event information before making travel plans.
Gamescom 2026 dates and ticket options
The event schedule announced for 2026 placed Gamescom Dev on August 24 and 25, followed by Gamescom from August 26 through August 30. Tickets for Opening Night Live were expected to go on sale separately at a later date.
Ticket options included one-day, three-day and five-day passes. According to the announcement, all ticket types included access to the business and entertainment areas, as well as the Gamescom Biz online B2B platform. A new Gamescom Business Ticket category was also introduced for trade visitors.
The five-day ticket included access to Gamescom Dev according to the selected category: Basic, Content, Trade, VIP or Student. Early-bird ticket prices were available through March 31, 2026. As these dates have passed, readers should verify current ticket and event information directly with the organisers before relying on the original schedule.
What organisers said about the exhibitor record
Koelnmesse GmbH COO Oliver Frese said the event had set an early-bird registration record for three years in a row. He linked the result to Gamescom’s standing in the games industry and said the strong registration period provided a positive start to ticket sales.
Felix Falk, managing director of the German Games Industry Association (Game), highlighted the closer connection between Gamescom Dev and Gamescom. He described developers as central to the industry’s creativity and welcomed the developer conference’s place at the start of Gamescom week.
How the 2026 figures compare with Gamescom 2025
Gamescom 2025 welcomed 357,000 visitors from 128 countries, a 6.5% increase year over year. The event also recorded more than 34,000 trade visitors and 1,568 exhibitors. These figures provide context for the reported 15% increase in registered exhibitors for 2026, although registration totals and final exhibitor counts are not necessarily the same measure.
Overall, Gamescom 2026 combined record early-bird exhibitor registration with participation from more than 40 countries and a broad programme for public visitors, trade attendees and developers. When reviewing Gamescom 2026 details, check current event updates for final attendance figures, exhibitor information and any changes to ticket access.
