Tune in to the livestream of the opening night of Gamescom 2024, where it’s expected we’ll see trailers and announcements for Call of Duty, Kingdom Come, Dune Awakening, and more.
This year’s Gamescom will be held in Cologne, Germany, and Geoff Keighley will kick off the event on August 20.
While PlayStation and Nintendo have announced that they won’t be attending the event, games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Dune Awakening are confirmed to make an appearance.
If you can’t be physically present at the event, here’s how to watch the Gamescom Opening Night live from your bedroom.
Where to watch Opening Night Live
Gamescom Opening Night will be livestreamed in a few places, including on Twitch and YouTube. We’ve embedded the YouTube stream for your convenience:
If you miss the stream when it’s live, you can view the entire event later on Gamescom’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
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When to watch in your timezone
Gamescom will officially begin with the Opening Night being held on Tuesday, August 20. Here’s the exact time the event will take place based on each timezone:
| Region | Time |
|---|---|
| United States | 2 PM (ET)/11 AM (PDT) |
| United Kingdom | 7 PM (BST) |
| Europe | 8 PM (CEST) |
| Australia | 4 AM (AEST) |
| Japan | 3 AM (JST) |
What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live
A bunch of new trailers and announcements are promised for this year’s Gamescom event. While big names like PlayStation and Nintendo have officially checked out, here’s a list of games confirmed to be appearing at the Opening Night Live:
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Dune Awakening
- New game by Tarsier Studios
- Civilization VII
- Marvel Rivals
- Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Monster Hunter Wilds is set to reveal a new trailer with a potential release date. Tarsier Studios, the original developer of Little Nightmares, will unveil its new horror game. Civilization VII is set to reveal a gameplay trailer.
Marvel Rivals will reveal new heroes, with more to expect. Finally, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Black Ops 6 will both be getting new trailers as well. If you want to know more about everything going on at Cologne check out our Gamescom schedule, or if you’re after some hot takes while you wait for the fun to begin, we have a list of the 100 best games ever made here.
