Tokyo Game Show 2026
Overview
The world's largest game trade show, organized by CESA. Marking its 30th anniversary, the 2026 edition expands to an unprecedented five days, with two business days followed by three public days. Recent editions drew 770-plus exhibitors and 240,000-plus visitors, spanning games, XR, AI, and esports. It is the year's largest venue for Japan's game industry to do business and reach the public.
Foundation
- Founded
- 1996
- Founder
- Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA)
First held in August 1996 at Tokyo Big Sight with 87 exhibitors and roughly 110,000 visitors. From autumn 1997 it moved to Makuhari Messe and has run almost every autumn since, growing into Japan's flagship game event where major domestic and overseas studios reveal new titles.
Transition
- 1996 東京ビッグサイトで第1回開催
- 1997 会場を幕張メッセへ移転
- 2023 出展770社・来場24万3千人規模に
- 2026 開催30周年、史上初の5日間開催へ拡大
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