It feels like Summer Game Fest is only just in our rear view mirror and yet there's another video game extravaganza on the horizon. Gamescom is the planet's largest gaming event and we're sure to find out about a bunch of interesting new games at the Opening Night Live showcase. Xbox is broadcasting from the show floor across two days, and there will be other presentations that are worth keeping an eye on.
Gamescom is taking place between August 20 and 24 this year, and we're learning bits and pieces about what to expect from the various showcases. The affair will kick off with Opening Night Live, a showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley that bridges the gap between his two other major events, Summer Game Fest Live and The Game Awards. That will be followed by two days of Xbox broadcasts, the latest edition of the Future Games Show and three days of Bethesda streams.
We'll update this preview with more details as we get them, and embed video versions of each stream as they become available too. Here's our breakdown of how to watch Gamescom 2025 and what to expect from the event.
Gamescom schedule
Opening Night Live — August 19, 1:30PM ET (pre-show), 2PM (main show)
Xbox @ gamescom 2025 Broadcast — August 20, 9AM ET
Future Games Show — August 20, 2PM ET
Xbox @ gamescom 2025 Broadcast — August 21, 9AM ET
Bethesda — August 22-25
How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live - August 19, 2PM ET
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