A huge flood of gaming news is on the horizon with Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 right around the corner. For all the details you need, look no further than our guide.
The latter months of 2025 have been blown wide open following Grand Theft Auto 6’s delay until next year, with plenty of new release dates expected to be announced during Opening Night Live. While not all will release this year, it should pack the schedule with a load to be excited about.
To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun, use our dedicated guide for a breakdown of all the important information.
When is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
Gamescom Opening Night Live takes place on Tuesday, August 19. As the name suggests, it marks the start of the entire Gamescom event.
Gamescom itself runs until Sunday, August 24, with a variety of in-person events and showcases streamed online. This includes several playable titles, ranging from Hollow Knight: Silksong to Borderlands 4, and online showcases from Xbox, Bethesda, and the Future Games Show.
What Time Does Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 Start?
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 takes place at 11am PT/1pm CT/2pm ET/7pm BST/4am AST (August 20).
The showcase is expected to start bang on time, with no initial countdown beyond the start time, so make sure you’re locked in and ready. If you do miss any of the announcements for one reason or another, we’ll have all of the biggest news and reveals on Insider Gaming.
Here’s an easier way to see the times in your timezone.
| Time Zone | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 11:00 |
| Central Time (CT) | 13:00 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 14:00 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 19:00 |
| Australian Standard Time (AST) | 04:00 (Aug. 2) |
How to Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 will be available to watch directly on both YouTube and Twitch.
In our experience, Twitch is the best place to follow live streams such as this due to the fact that it’s often slightly ahead of YouTube. So, if you’re scrolling social media at the same time, I highly advise watching through Twitch to avoid spoilers.
Choose whichever platform suits you, though, and remember to keep your eyes peeled to Insider Gaming for all the biggest news as it breaks.
You can also watch ONL through the Gamescom website, while clips and trailers will likely be posted on TikTok.
Where does Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 Take Place?
Gamescom ONL 2025 takes place in Cologne, Germany, the home of Gamescom. Specifically, it’s at Hall 1 of the Koelnmesse.
A live audience is in attendance, with the event ticketed as part of the Gamescom event itself, with fans, media, and streamers in attendance to react to the latest news and reveals. Those with a ticket are advised to arrive by 6pm, with admission closing half an hour before the start.
How Long is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
Gamescom ONL is expected to have a runtime of two hours, as shown by the events schedule on the official website.
Similar to Summer Games Fest and the Game Awards, Geoff Keighley will host the event filled with new game announcements, trailers, gameplay reveals, and special guests.
What do you want to see featured at Gamescom Opening Night Live? Let us know in the Insider Gaming forum!
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