Summer Game Fest has revealed plans for its 2026 in-person events, including the invite-only Play Days and a B2B industry gathering. The main live show will occur on June 5, followed by hands-on sessions and discussions on industry trends. Public tickets for the kickoff will go on sale later this spring.
Summer Game Fest, an annual showcase for video games, has shared details for its 2026 edition. The event kicks off with a live show hosted by Geoff Keighley on June 5 at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET, 10 p.m. GMT). Produced by the team behind The Game Awards, the two-hour broadcast will feature world premieres, new announcements, and exclusive gameplay footage. It will be streamed live, with public ticket sales starting later in the spring.
Following the show, the invite-only SGF: Play Days will run from June 6 to 8. Organized by iam8bit, this event allows attending media and content creators to try out games highlighted in the live presentation.
On June 8, The Game Business Live returns as a B2B event. It will include discussions by top industry voices on key changes, challenges, and opportunities in the global video game sector. For attendance details, organizers recommend subscribing to The Game Business.
The announcements build on the success of the 2025 Summer Game Fest, which drew over 50 million livestream viewers—its highest on record. That year's show included major reveals such as Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, a new look at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's game previously known as Project Century, an announcement for a Wu-Tang game, and multiple crossovers from IO Interactive.
These events underscore Summer Game Fest's role in uniting developers, publishers, and audiences for updates on upcoming titles and industry insights.
