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How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live: UK start time and what to expect

Join Geoff Keighley for an evening of trailers and hype at Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Published: Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 4:46 pm

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If you couldn't get a ticket for Gamescom 2026, then worry not, as you can still get in on the action with Opening Night Live.

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Presented by Geoff Keighley, ONL kicks off Gamescom every year with a couple of hours of non-stop trailers for the biggest and best upcoming games.

Along with Xbox, Nintendo and many more, we at Radio Times Gaming will be there in person to scope it all out!

So, be sure to keep an eye out for what we've got coming, but for now, here's what you need to know about Gamescom Opening Night Live.

When is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?

Geoff Keighley in a black suit holding a microphone on stage

Geoff Keighley will once again host ONL. Getty

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 is taking place on Tuesday 25 August. There isn't long to wait for the next big gaming industry showcase, then!

What time is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?

The Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live event will begin at 8pm CEST for attendees that are on-site in Cologne, Germany, on the day.

If you're planning to tune in at home from the UK, this means 7pm BST.

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How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 can be watched on YouTube.

The stream will be available on both the official Gamescom and The Game Awards YouTube channels, and we'll add a link closer to the actual date.

You can also catch it live on Twitch, if you'd prefer that instead.

For more info, check out the official Gamescom website.

Who is hosting Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?

As per tradition, journalist and presenter Geoff Keighley will be hosting.

You'll probably recognise him as the host of The Game Awards, and the Summer Game Fest.

He is perhaps the biggest face in the gaming events sphere, perennially rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in gaming, like his best bud Hideo Kojima. You can't get much cooler than that.

Geoff Keighley in a black outfit with grey shirt, sitting on a grey chair

Geoff Keighley is one of the go-to hosts in the gaming industry. Getty

Which games will feature at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?

So far, there are no games that have been confirmed for Opening Night Live itself, but based on some of the studios that are attending Gamescom, we have a few guesses.

We think these games are fairly likely to make an appearance:

These are only some of the games that we think are likely to feature, and we wouldn't be surprised to see plenty more that we've forgotten about, as well as the customary world premieres!

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Ben HuxleyFreelance Writer

Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.

Black and white cut-out portrait headshot of Rob Leane, smiling against a lime green background.

Rob LeaneGaming Editor

Rob Leane is the Gaming Editor at Radio Times, overseeing our coverage of the biggest games on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, mobile and VR. Rob works across our website, social media accounts and video channels, as well as producing our weekly gaming newsletter. He has previously worked at Den of Geek, Stealth Optional and Dennis Publishing.

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