At Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live event, you can expect to catch a glimpse of previews and unveilings for the most anticipated video games on the horizon, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops VII.
Every August, the gaming convention takes place in Cologne, Germany, lasting from the 20th through the 24th. However, the excitement begins with the Opening Night Live showcase at its start. Last year, we witnessed unveilings for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Borderlands 4, Marvel Rivals, and next year’s event promises to be another thrilling one that you wouldn’t want to skip.
Fortunately, Geoff Keighley has disclosed that “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7” will be unveiled globally during the Opening Night Live event at Gamescom, marking a grand start to the occasion. Here’s what we know about the event thus far.
Where to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 will be broadcasted globally on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. You’ll have the chance to tune in on their YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok platforms.
Rest assured, we’ll fill in this part with new information as soon as it becomes available, and we’ll also include a link for you to easily watch the live stream.
The global unveiling of CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 7 begins spectacularly during Opening Night Live @gamescom on Tuesday, August 19.
Tune in live everywhere at 2 p.m ET / 11 a.m PT / 8 p.m CEST.
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 14, 2025
When to watch in your timezone
Here’s exactly when the live stream kicks off, no matter where you are in the world:
City | Start time |
|---|---|
Los Angeles | 11 AM PT |
Mexico City | 12 PM CST |
New York/Toronto | 2 PM ET |
São Paulo | 3 PM BRT |
London | 7 PM BST |
Paris | 8 PM CEST |
Helsinki | 9 PM EEST |
Seoul | 3 AM KST (August 20) |
Tokyo | 3 AM JST (August 20) |
Sydney | 4 AM AEST (August 20) |
Auckland | 6 AM NZST (August 20) |
How to watch Black Ops 7 reveal
At Gamescom Opening Night Live, The Black Ops 7 will be unveiled for the very first time, mark your calendars with the given timings to ensure you catch this exciting debut.
In line with past Call of Duty announcements, we anticipate the unveiling of a release date along with glimpses into campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies gameplay. Any Warzone-related details might be shared closer to launch, possibly during the Call of Duty Next event (if it’s held again).
What to expect
While the full slate hasn’t been revealed yet, several major upcoming games could be shown:
- 2XKO
- Arc Raiders
- Borderlands 4
- Crimson Desert
- Fable
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Order of Giants DLC
- Little Nightmares 3
- Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Ninja Gaiden 4
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A
- Resident Evil Requiem
- Silent Hill f
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
It’s important to mention that Sony’s PlayStation has been absent from Gamescom for several years now. Therefore, without further information, it seems unlikely that we will get any new reveals from them. Rest assured, we’ll keep you updated as soon as more official game confirmations roll in.
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