Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards showrunner Geoff Keighley has revealed the schedule for Summer Game Fest 2026, which takes place from June 5 to June 8 in Los Angeles California.
Summer Game Fest 2026 will begin with the Live Kickoff showcase from the Dolby Theatre on June 5 at 2:00 p.m. PST / 5:00 p.m. EST. The Summer Game Fest 2026 Live Kickoff will be streamed live on YouTube, Twitch, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and various other social media platforms. Public tickets will be on sale starting this spring.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Play Days for invited media and influencers will be held from June 6 to June 8. This event will offer outlets the opportunity to try out some of the year’s upcoming releases before launch and provide coverage for their audiences. Last year, Final Weapon attended Summer Game Fest 2025 Play Days.
On June 8, The Game Business Live, hosted by Christopher Dring, will be held with further insights into the gaming industry with top industry voices. Viewers can expect discussions on changes, challenges, and opportunities to influence and mold the global games industry.
A variety of partner showcases, including Day of the Devs – Summer Game Fest 2026 Edition, will be held. A full schedule for participating partners and showcases for Summer Game Fest 2026 can be viewed at summergamefest.com.