Today, Summer Game Fest announced this year's show will take place from June 5th to June 8th.
This year’s SGF will once again bring the global gaming community together with a multi-day celebration featuring a Live Kickoff show on June 5, SGF: Play Days from June 6-8 and The Game Business Live on June 8.
The Live Kickoff show, hosted by Geoff Keighley and produced by the team behind The Game Awards, will take place in front of a live audience in Hollywood on June 5 at 2 PT (5 PM ET, 10 PM GMT), featuring world premieres, new video game announcements, exclusive gameplay and more. The event will also be streamed live around the world across more than 20 digital video platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, X and Steam, as well as across international partners. Public ticket sales will commence later this Spring.
SGF: Play Days, produced by iam8bit, will take place on June 6-8 in downtown Los Angeles, following the Live Kickoff show. The invite-only event will feature immersive exhibits and hands-on experiences from the industry’s leading publishers and developers, with coverage shared across digital and social platforms from the world’s top media and creators. Video game industry professionals interested in attending can apply for consideration here.
The Game Business Live, curated by business media veteran Christopher Dring, returns on June 8, following a successful debut in 2025. The Game Business Live is a business-to-business thought leadership event that brings together top industry voices on one stage for insightful discussions on key changes, challenges and opportunities shaping the global video game industry. For more details on the event, including how to attend, subscribe to the The Game Business to be among the first to know.
Throughout the SGF weekend, SGF will also spotlight a variety of partner events and livestreams, including Day of the Devs, a non-profit with the mission to celebrate the creativity, diversity and magic of indie video games. Day of the Devs: SGF Edition will be presented online via livestream following the SGF live showcase. For more information and to stay up to date on the latest for Day of the Devs: SGF Edition, please visit dayofthedevs.com and follow on Instagram and X.
For more information on Summer Game Fest activities, please visit summergamefest.com and follow on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Summer Game Fest is usually an exciting time, what are you looking forward to seeing at the show? For more on SGF, stay tuned to GamingTrend.
