Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can confidently say that Gamescom Opening Night Live is a must-watch event for all gaming enthusiasts. With Geoff Keighley at the helm, I’ve come to expect nothing but top-notch game announcements and trailers from this showcase.


The August schedule for summer gaming events is filled with excitement, as Gamescom takes center stage. Kicking off this event is a special show called Gamescom Opening Night Live. Once again, Geoff Keighley, organizer of Summer Game Fest, will serve as host for this year’s Opening Night Live. This event promises new game announcements and fresh trailers. In this article, we’ve gathered essential information about Opening Night Live, such as how to watch it, what you can anticipate, the cost publishers pay to be showcased, and more.

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  • When is Gamescom Opening Night Live?
  • How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live
  • What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live
  • How much do companies pay to show off their games?

When is Gamescom Opening Night Live?

On August 20 (Tuesday), Opening Night Live kicks off at 8 PM Central European Time (CET). The show is scheduled to last approximately two hours, ending around 10 PM CET. For viewers in the United States, the broadcast begins at 11 AM Pacific Time (PT) or 2 PM Eastern Time (ET). Despite being held at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, the event will be streamed live globally too.

Before the main spectacle begins, there will be a warm-up program starting 30 minutes prior to the start. However, this segment will not be played live for those attending the event. Instead, it will be prerecorded and available only through online streaming.

How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live

On YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Steam, Bilibili, X, and Facebook, you’ll be able to catch the live broadcast of Opening Night. Keep in mind that these streaming platforms may be altered.

What to expect from Gamescom Opening Night Live

Audience members can anticipate fresh game announcements, as well as new trailers and gameplay previews. Moreover, the event offers a sneak peek into the upcoming happenings at Gamescom 2024. The grand spectacle, renowned for its scale in the gaming world, takes place from August 21st to August 25th.

To date, Keighley has hinted at various announcements, one of which may be the upcoming Dying Light project. For a sneak peek at the showcase, you can watch the video below, specially edited by Keighley.

On Tuesday, I’m thrilled to be in Germany 🇩🇪, live for the @gamescom Opening Night Live! This two-hour event promises a sneak peek into the future of gaming, with gameplay demos, new game announcements, and plenty more excitement. Here’s the video I put together to build the hype. Don’t forget to tune in at 11a PT/2p ET/7p BST/7p CEST!

— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) August 18, 2024

2023’s Opening Night Live event was bursting with announcements and previews, featuring fresh trailers for Starfield and Alan Wake, as well as unveiling never-before-seen footage of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

How much do companies pay to show off their games?

At Opening Night Live, it’s typically necessary for game publishers to pay a fee in order to have their games featured. The prices begin at €115,000 ($125,000 USD) for a 30-second advertisement slot, escalating up to €265,000 ($288,000 USD) for a two-minute spot. To display their games during Opening Night Live, publishers must also invest in either having a booth at the event or another qualifying promotion with a minimum expenditure of €60,000 ($65,000 USD).

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect

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