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Summer is almost upon us, and you know what that means…
Yes, Summer Game Fest is right around the corner! Mr Keighley is back with yet another weekend of gaming, bringing us various announcements and showcases straight from Los Angeles.
As ever, 2026 promises to be a stacked one, so we’ve assembled the following guide to help you stay up to date on everything happening across the event. Below, we’ve listed everything you need to know about the opening showcase, Day of the Devs, and all the other SGF showcases you might want to keep an eye out for. And worry not, we’ll be keeping this all up to date as more events are announced.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Guide
What is Summer Game Fest?
Summer Game Fest is a yearly gaming event which has been running since 2020. Everything kicks off with the ever-growing opening showcase on evening one, but other events from third parties follow throughout the weekend, many of which fall under the SGF banner.
While you’ll be able to soak up most of what the event has to offer from the comfort of your own home, the opening showcase can also be attended in-person at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale for that on 8th May at 9am PT.
When is Summer Game Fest 2026?
Summer Game Fest 2026 runs from 5th-8th June, kicking off with Geoff Keighley’s opening showcase, then continuing over the course of the weekend.
Summer Game Fest Showcases
Summer Game Fest is stuffed full of showcases that you can watch online. We’ve got a rundown of all the confirmed ones below, including the biggie…
Opening Showcase 2026
Arguably the biggest showcase of the weekend is the opening showcase, hosted by Geoff himself. This is where you’ll find all the new game announcements and first looks that the event has become famous for, so it’s well worth tuning in.
This year, the opening showcase will get underway on 5th June at 10pm BST / 11pm CET / 5pm ET / 2pm PT.
Here’s the precise time that the opening showcase starts in your region:
- North America: 2pm PDT / 3pm MDT / 4pm CDT / 5pm EDT
- UK/Ire: 10pm BST
- Europe: 11pm CEST / 12am (Sat) EEST
- Asia/Oceania: 6am (Sat) JST / 5am (Sat) AWST / 7am (Sat) AEST
Other Summer Game Fest 2026 Livestreams
A bunch of other shows and livestreams tend to fall in the Summer Game Fest window, even if they are not officially part of the event itself.
We’ve listed all those that have been announced so far in the following table, and we will add more as/when they are revealed.
| Event | Date | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Access-Ability Summer Showcase | 5th June | 4pm BST / 11am ET / 8am PT |
| Day of the Devs – SGF Edition | 5th June | TBA (usually right after the Opening Showcase) |
| Wholesome Direct | 6th June | 5pm BST / 12pm ET / 9am PT |
| Future Games Show – Summer Showcase | 6th June | 8pm BST / 3pm ET / 12pm PT |
| Xbox Games Showcase | 7th June | 6pm BST / 1pm ET / 10am PT |
| PC Gaming Show | 7th June | TBA |
| The Game Business – Live | 8th June | TBA |
Who’s taking part in Summer Game Fest 2026?
We actually have no idea so far! We’ll obviously update this when developers start teasing their games and announcing their presence, but for now, you’ll have to wait and see.
How to watch Summer Game Fest 2026
Much like previous years, you’ll be able to watch many Summer Game Fest showcases from the official The Game Awards YouTube channel or on Twitch.
We’ll also be hosting streams for the biggest showcases right here on Nintendo Life, so you can watch along with us and enjoy a good old natter while you do so. All of that will kick off with the opening showcase on 5th June.
Other showcases will be hosted across the internet, usually by their respective channels on YouTube or Twitch. We’ll share links to those when we have them.
Summer Game Fest FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions you might still have about Summer Game Fest 2026.
How long is the Opening Showcase?
The Opening Showcase usually runs for around 2 hours, and we expect it’ll be about the same length this year. Yes, make sure you bring a snack and some beverages.
Can I watch Summer Game Fest for free?
Yes, you can! All Summer Game Fest showcases will be available online for free, so you don’t have to worry about saving any pennies.
Will there be a Nintendo Direct during Summer Game Fest?
We don’t know about that one just yet.
While Nintendo often tends to host a Direct at some point in June — usually around Summer Game Fest — nothing has been confirmed at the time of writing. Last year, the Big N skipped June entirely, and in 2024, the big Direct came over a week after the event.
So, if anything is revealed for June, it certainly won’t fall officially under the Summer Game Fest umbrella.
