gamescom is the world’s largest games industry event dedicated to innovations in the fields of computer and video games, esports and entertainment electronics. On August 19, 2025, the event will kick off at Koelnmesse Cologne / Germany, at 8 p.m. with the iconic "gamescom Opening Night Live" show. For the official opening day on August 20, 2025, the German Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, and the Minister President of the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, are expected to attend.
The two-hour "gamescom Opening Night Live" show on the evening before the official opening is the high-caliber kick-off to gamescom 2025. The show will take place on August 19, at the Koelnmesse exhibition center. Tickets have been available since last week via tickets.gamescom.de. Audiences can expect world premieres, celebrity appearances, and, in the words of the host, "trailers, trailers, trailers". The show will be presented by Geoff Keighley, the renowned Canadian video game journalist, producer of major industry event, and initiator of "The Game Awards".
On August 20 – the official start of gamescom 2025 – the German Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, will give a welcoming speech. This was jointly announced by Koelnmesse and game – the German Games Industry Association. Also confirmed to attend is Hendrik Wüst, Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia. Together with Federal Minister Bär and other political dignitaries, Minister President Wüst will tour the exhibition to gain a first-hand look at the latest trends and developments in the gaming industry.
gamescom 2025 will take place in Cologne from August 20 to 24. The trade fair and event is jointly organized by Koelnmesse and game – Association of the German Games Industry. gamescom is open to both private visitors and business people.
Koelnmesse is a global leader in organizing trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment sector. Held annually in Cologne, gamescom is not only the world’s largest event for computer and video games, but also Europe’s most important B2B platform for the games industry.
Internationally, Koelnmesse is expanding its global reach:
- In Singapore, gamescom asia serves the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific gaming market as an additional platform for industry engagement.
- In São Paulo, Koelnmesse Brazil, a subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, organizes world-class exhibitions and conferences aimed at fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities across sectors.
Cover Image: gamescom selfie spot, Koelnmesse, South Entrance (Credit: Marvin Ruppert – Koelnmesse GmbH)
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Summary: gamescom 2025 Preview – Prominent Guests at the Opening Night and Opening Day. On August 19, the Opening Night will feature world premieres and celebrity appearances, including Geoff Keighley as host. On the official opening day (August 20, 2025), top German politicians Dorothee Bär and Hendrik Wüst will be present to underline the importance of this global trade fair event for gaming and esports.
Please note: This text was translated from the German EventMasterBook.de Event Magazine (see article: gamescom 2025 – Prominente Gäste bei der Opening Night und beim Eröffnungstag). Please excuse any translation errors.
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