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Gamescom 2026 sets new record as number of country pavilions increases by 25%

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Gamescom 2026 sets new record as number of country pavilions increases by 25%

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Morocco, and Nigeria join as new exhibitors this year

With Gamescom 2026 less than a week away, the event will host nearly 50 pavilions from 40 countries, up 25% and 14% over 2025, respectively.

This year, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Morocco, and Nigeria joined as new exhibitors. In 2025, 35 countries participated with 40 stands.

Over 1,600 exhibitors from 67 countries will attend Gamescom this year. Exhibitor registrations set a new record for the third consecutive year when tickets went on sale in March.

All 233,000 square meters of exhibition space sold out by July. This includes the largest indie area to date, featuring over 420 companies, a 16% increase from 2025.

Gamescom Dev, held before Gamescom, will feature over 380 speakers across 230 sessions on 18 stages. The initial lineup of speakers included representatives from Sony Interactive Entertainment, Ubisoft, Insomniac Games, CD Projekt Red, and Epic Games.

"With Gamescom 2026 just days away, the outlook couldn't be better," said German Games Industry Association (Game) managing director Felix Falk. "Even more exhibitors from 67 countries, a new record number of country pavilions, a sold-out show floor and the biggest indie area to date – this year's games highlight promises to be an unforgettable week that captures the incredible diversity of games culture."

"What's more, the event will also feature political firsts, including a visit from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier .



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