How to Watch Gamescom 2025: Full Schedule, Live Streams & What to Expect

How to watch Gamescom 2025 and what to expect

Summer Game Fest might have just wrapped up, but the gaming world never sleeps! Get ready for Gamescom 2025, the biggest gaming event on the planet, promising a wave of exciting new announcements and reveals. From the highly anticipated Opening Night Live showcase to dedicated broadcasts from Xbox, Future Games Show, and Bethesda, there’s a lot to look forward to.

Gamescom 2025 runs from August 20th to 24th. The action kicks off with Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live, followed by multiple days of streams from various publishers. We’re here to give you a complete guide on how to watch all the action and what hot titles and reveals you can expect.

Gamescom 2025 Schedule

Opening Night Live: August 19, 1:30 PM ET (pre-show), 2 PM ET (main show)
Xbox @ Gamescom 2025 Broadcast: August 20, 9 AM ET
Future Games Show: August 20, 2 PM ET
Xbox @ Gamescom 2025 Broadcast: August 21, 9 AM ET
Bethesda Broadcasts: August 22-25

How to Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live – August 19, 2 PM ET

Kickstarting Gamescom on August 19th at 2 PM ET (with a pre-show at 1:30 PM ET) is Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley. While it might not always have the same massive announcements as The Game Awards, it’s definitely a must-watch for Call of Duty fans! The two-hour showcase promises the “worldwide reveal” of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, likely including its highly anticipated release date.

Another major highlight could be a release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Given that it’s confirmed playable at Gamescom and still expected this year, ONL is the perfect stage for this long-awaited update.

Beyond these potential showstoppers, expect new trailers and reveals for games like multiplayer RPG Honor of Kings: World, Resident Evil Requiem, Silent Hill f, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. World of Warcraft fans can also look forward to the opening cinematic for the Midnight expansion. It won’t just be games, though; there will also be a musical performance from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

You can tune in to Opening Night Live on YouTube via the official Gamescom Global channel.

How to Watch Xbox @ Gamescom 2025 Broadcast – August 20, 9 AM ET

Xbox kicks off its two-day broadcast from the Gamescom show floor on August 20th at 9 AM ET. A key announcement expected here is the official release date and pricing for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handheld systems. While a rumored October 16th release date (at €599 for the Ally and €899 for the Ally X in Europe) is circulating, Microsoft has promised to discuss these handhelds during their August 20th stream, confirming their holiday season availability.

Beyond handhelds, expect updates on games like Grounded 2, Keeper, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

You can watch the Xbox broadcasts on their official YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, or Facebook channels. These streams will also be available in multiple languages, including Traditional Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Mexican Spanish, along with ASL and English audio descriptions.

How to Watch Future Games Show – August 20, 2 PM ET

On August 20th at 2 PM ET, don’t miss the Gamescom edition of the Future Games Show, hosted by iconic voice actors David Hayter (known as Solid Snake) and Maggie Robertson (Lady Dimitrescu). This showcase promises a massive lineup of over 50 games, featuring world premieres, new trailers, and even immediate demo releases.

Expect to see projects from major publishers like Capcom, Bandai Namco Entertainment, EA, and NACON, alongside exciting new titles from indie studios. Following the main show, a 40-minute post-show will offer even more trailers, world premieres, and demo announcements.

You can stream the Future Games Show live on Twitch or YouTube.

How to Watch Xbox @ Gamescom 2025 Broadcast – August 21, 9 AM ET

Xbox continues its live coverage from the Gamescom show floor on August 21st at 9 AM ET. This second broadcast day is set to feature more exciting updates, including details on Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, and a potential look at Overwatch 2 Season 18, which launches soon after Gamescom. Microsoft has promised more specific schedule details closer to the event.

As with the previous day, you can catch the streams on Xbox’s official YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, or Facebook channels, with multi-language support.

How to Watch Bethesda Broadcasts – August 22-25

Fans of Bethesda titles are in for a treat, as the publisher will be broadcasting live from the Xbox show floor for three days, starting August 22nd. Expect a deep dive into various games with developer interviews, detailed showcases, community segments, crafting highlights, and even live tours of their booth.

You can watch the Bethesda broadcasts on their official Twitch channel.