Summer Game Fest 2026 Global Start Times & How to Watch Live
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Summer Game Fest 2026 is almost here. And if you have been wondering when and where to watch it live, or looking for full schedule of showcases and events, you’ve landed in right place. Here is everything you need to know about busiest weeks gaming fans have been waiting for this year.
When and where to watch Summer Game Fest 2026
The main Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase goes live today (June 5) from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. You can watch it on YouTube and Twitch. We’ve also embedded it for you below. The event will be livestreamed globally and hosted once again by Geoff Keighley alongside Lucy James. Here are the official timings based on the region you live in:
| Region | Time |
|---|---|
| North America | 2 PM PDT / 3 PM MDT / 4 PM CDT / 5 PM EDT |
| UK/Ireland | 10 PM BST |
| Europe | 11 PM CEST / 12 AM (Sat) EEST |
| Asia/Oceania | 6 AM (Sat) JST / 5 AM (Sat) AWST / 7 AM (Sat) AEST |
Meanwhile, PlayStation’s State of Play happens earlier during the week and will reportedly include new looks at upcoming PS5 games, including Marvel’s Wolverine. XBOX also is returning with another major showcase focused on first party reveals, upcoming titles, and a fresh look at Gears of War: E-Day.
Full Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule
| Date | Showcase / Event |
|---|---|
| June 1 | • The MIX Showcase |
| June 2 | • Black Voices in Gaming • PlayStation State of Play |
| June 4 | • Latin American Games Showcase (LAGS) • Women Led Games Showcase |
| June 5 | • Summer Game Fest 2026 • Day of the Devs |
| June 6 | • Southeast Asian Games Showcase • Wholesome Direct • Story Rich Showcase • Green Games Showcase • Gayming Pride Parade • Frosty Games Showcase |
| June 7 | • XBOX Games Showcase 2026 • Deutsche Indie Showcase |
| June 8 | • India Games Showcase |
This year’s Summer Game Fest continues expanding far beyond just blockbuster reveals. The 2026 lineup focuses on regional showcases, diverse creators, indie development, and niche gaming communities. That said, most eyes would want to look at what XBOX and PlayStation has to showcase. That’s especially with ongoing rumors surrounding new hardware, surprise revivals, and potential first-party reveals already floating around online.
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