Summer Game Fest 2026

What this countdown tracks

The countdown above runs to Summer Game Fest 2026, confirmed for Friday, June 5 at 14:00 PT at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Play Days hands-on previews running June 6-8.

About this event

Summer Game Fest is the gaming industry's de facto June showcase week, established by Geoff Keighley in 2020 to fill the calendar slot vacated by E3. The event has grown into a multi-publisher, multi-day programme anchored by a roughly two-hour live showcase at the Dolby Theatre, supported by Play Days, an in-person hands-on press preview window held at venues across Los Angeles. SGF is delivered as a live in-person showcase combined with a global livestream across YouTube, Twitch, and partner platforms.

The Friday showcase is hosted by Geoff Keighley and presents trailers, world premieres, and partner-publisher reveals from companies including Square Enix, Capcom, Konami, Sega, Activision, EA, 2K, and many independents. Microsoft's separate Xbox Games Showcase typically runs alongside SGF week, while Sony's State of Play and Nintendo Direct presentations frequently land in the same window.

What to expect

The 2026 showcase will likely feature world premieres and updated looks at major upcoming titles across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Switch 2, and cloud platforms. Expect trailers for highly anticipated titles in development at major publishers, indie reveals from Devolver, Annapurna Interactive, and Raw Fury, and partner content from streaming services. Release date confirmations and shadow-drops are common SGF moments. A second-hour Day of the Devs co-presentation typically airs the same evening.

Past reveals

• SGF 2025 featured Resident Evil Requiem gameplay, Death Stranding 2 release date confirmation, and major third-party reveals.
• SGF 2024 unveiled Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay, Lego Horizon Adventures, and Mortal Kombat 1 expansion content.
• SGF 2023 debuted Final Fantasy VII Rebirth gameplay and Mortal Kombat 1.
• SGF 2022 featured The Last of Us Part I remake and Street Fighter 6 trailer.
• SGF 2021, the inaugural edition, was online-only due to the pandemic and featured an Elden Ring gameplay reveal.

How to watch

The showcase streams free on the Summer Game Fest YouTube channel, Twitch, summergamefest.com, and partner streaming services including X and TikTok. A 14:00 PT start equates to 17:00 ET, 22:00 BST, 23:00 CEST, 02:30 IST on June 6, and 06:00 JST on June 6. The main showcase runs roughly two hours, often immediately followed by Day of the Devs and other partner streams. Trailers and individual title reveals are typically uploaded to publisher YouTube channels within minutes.

Related keynotes to track

SGF anchors a packed week including the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and feeds momentum into Gamescom 2026 in late August. For the broader gaming calendar, see the gaming keynote hub.

FAQ

When is Summer Game Fest 2026? Friday, June 5, 2026 at 14:00 PT. Where is Summer Game Fest 2026? The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. How can I watch Summer Game Fest 2026? Free on the Summer Game Fest YouTube channel, Twitch, and summergamefest.com. What's expected to be announced? Cross-publisher game reveals, world premieres, trailers, and release date confirmations from major studios and indie developers.