gamescom 2020: Record Participation Online

gamescom (August 27th to 30th) was pioneering in many respects in 2020: taking place purely digitally the world's largest event set new standards in terms of the concept, content, and with regard to reach.

More than 2 million simultaneous spectators alone followed this year's gamescom: Opening Night Live, the opening show with and by Geoff Keighley.

Broad interest in gamescom was also evident in social media.

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Review gamescom 2020

Cosplay Village

On three days you could experience workshops and panels about drawing, crafting and much more, as well as interviews with Cosplayer, stage appearances, bands and show acts – live from the Cosplay village studio

To the cosplay village

gamescom areas

Everything the gaming world has to offer. In the different gamescom areas you could expect a diverse, top-class event programme.

gamescom retro area

gamescom cosplay village

gamescom indie village

gamescom family&friends

gamescom campus

merchandise area

Press releases

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Book a hotel room for gamescom 2021

Even though gamescom is only just around the corner, we already have our hotel contingent for 2021.

With our hotel booking portal you can easily book your room for gamescom 2021 right now.

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#B-SAFE4business-village: Koelnmesse shows how it's done

It works: at an exemplary trade fair, Koelnmesse demonstrates hygiene and distancing measures in compliance with the Coronavirus Protection Ordinance.

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The consequences of the corona virus, which is occurring worldwide, also affect our Koelnmesse events. The health of all trade fair participants, customers and partners is paramount.

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