gamescom in Cologne is still months away, but it's worth starting to plan for the trade fair now. Exhibitors can book space now and benefit from the special early bird rate.
The early bird rate for exhibitors at gamescom in Cologne is valid for bookings made by February 24, 2026. Prices per square meter depend on various factors such as stand size and positioning. The Early Bird savings in both the business and entertainment areas are €15 per square meter. The Early Bird savings in the gamescom campus area are €10 per square meter.
In addition to marketing space, marketing of various digital packages has also begun, but not ONL. Depending on the size of the booth, these packages, such as the gamescom now premium package, are included in the booth bookings. An overview of all currently available prices and packages can be found on the trade fair website. The exhibition space can also be booked there.
All pictures by Koelnmesse GmbH; Thomas Klerx
gamescom 2026 will take place from 26 to 30 August. It will open on 25 August 2026 with the gamescom Opening Night Live. gamescom is jointly organised by Koelnmesse and the game association of the German games industry.
In 2025, gamescom attracted 357,000 visitors from 128 countries. These included over 34,000 trade visitors. A total of 1,568 companies from 72 countries exhibited at gamescom 2025.
