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trunkswd on 26 January 2026

This thread is to keep track of all the video game showcases that are set to take place in 2025. If I am missing any showcases let me know. I've also bolded the bigger showcases to make them stand out more.

If I've missed any upcoming gaming showcases or events let me know and I will add it to the list.

Upcoming 2026 Showcases, Events, and Conventions:

    April 2026

    April 9

    • The Triple-i Initiative 2026 - 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm UK (YouTube, Twitch)

    April 18-19

    • Bandai Namco hosts Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026

    April 25

    • Indie Live Expo: Spring Showcase

    May 2026

    May 22-24

    • BitSummit 2026

    May TBA

    June 2026

    June 5

    • Summer Game Fest 2026 Showcase - 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm UK (YouTube, Twitch)

    June 7

    • Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War: E-Day Direct - 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK (YouTube, Twitch)

    June 5-7 (Exact date and time TBA)

    • Story-Rich Showcase 2026

    June 26-28

    • Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2026

    July 2026

    July 31-Aug 3

    • ChinaJoy 2026

    August 2026

    August 25-30

    • Gamescom 2026

    September 2026

    September 4-7

    • PAX West 2026

    September 12-13

    • BlizzCon 2026

    September 17-21

    • Tokyo Game Show 2026

    October 2026

    November 2026

    December 2026

    December 4-6

    • PAX Unplugged 2026

    December 10

    • The Game Awards 2026
    Last edited by trunkswd - on 30 March 2026

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    trunkswd on 26 January 2026

    Completed 2026 showcases:

    January 2026

    January 29

    • Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct - 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm UK (YouTube)
    • World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth - 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm UK (YouTube, Twitch)

    February 2026

    February 4

    • Overwatch Spotlight - 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK (YouTube, Twitch)

    February 9

    • Hearthstone Spotlight - 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET / 5:30pm UK (YouTube, Twitch)

    February 11

    • Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight - 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm UK (YouTube, Twitch

    February 10-12

    • DICE Summit 2026

    February 19

    • Convergence Games Showcase ’26 - 2:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET / 10:30pm UK (YouTube, Twitch)

    March 2026

    March 9-13

    • Games Developers Conference (GDC) 2026

    March 26-29

    • PAX East 2026
    Last edited by trunkswd - on 30 March 2026

    VGChartz Sales Analyst and Writer - William D'Angelo - I stream on Twitch and have my own YouTube channel discussing gaming sales and news, as well as posting random gaming content. Follow me on Bluesky.

    I post and adjust the VGChartz hardware estimates, with help from Machina.

    Writer of the Sales Comparison | Monthly Hardware Breakdown | Monthly Sales Analysis | Marketshare Features, as well as daily news on the Video Game Industry.