Tokyo Game Show 2026 draws 257,642 visitors over four days; 1,138 companies and organizations exhibit, with a record 3,673 business meetings

Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026), marking its 30th anniversary, drew 257,642 visitors over four days from September 17 to 20, 2026. A record 1,138 companies and organizations exhibited from 53 countries and regions. Meetings arranged through the business matching system also reached a record 3,673. The in-person public day scheduled for September 21, 2026, was canceled as Typhoon No. 25 approached, while official programs and other content were set to be streamed online.

TGS2026 draws 257,642 visitors over four days

TGS2026 was held at Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall under the theme “The longest ever: five days packed with games.” Business Days on September 17 and 18, 2026, drew 53,630 and 52,545 visitors, respectively. The public days drew 78,678 on September 19 and 72,789 on September 20, bringing the four-day total to 257,642. The event had originally been scheduled to run for five days through September 21, but the final day’s in-person program was canceled in full as Typhoon No. 25 approached.

Source: press release.

1,138 companies and organizations exhibit from 53 countries and regions

The number of exhibiting companies and organizations reached 1,138, surpassing the previous year’s record. Participants came from 53 countries and regions. At Makuhari Messe, new titles for a wide range of platforms, including home consoles, smart devices, PCs and VR, were on display. Game-related products and services, new solutions and limited-edition merchandise were also presented. The 30th-anniversary program included a keynote address, the “Japan Game Awards 2026 Future Division Announcement and Awards Ceremony,” and the “30th Anniversary Title Talk Stage,” featuring producers of game titles also marking their 30th anniversary.

Business meetings reach a record 3,673

Game business discussions were also active. The TGS Business Matching System was used for 3,673 meetings, a record high. The figure showed that TGS, which brings together many companies and organizations from Japan and abroad, plays a significant role as a business venue as well as a place to announce and experience games.

25 official programs streamed worldwide

TGS streamed 25 official programs online. Alongside YouTube, X, Twitch and Niconico, it worked with DouYu and bilibili for audiences in China and IGN for audiences in Europe and North America. Combining the in-person venue with online broadcasts enabled information to reach audiences overseas.

September 21 in-person program canceled; official programs move online

The in-person program at Makuhari Messe on September 21, 2026, was canceled as Typhoon No. 25 approached. Official programs that could be produced safely without visitors were to be streamed as scheduled. “Red Bull Revenge” was scheduled for 10:30 a.m., followed by the TGS2026 closing stage at 3 p.m. Some exhibitors were also set to stream online.

Tokyo Game Show 2027 scheduled for September 16 to 20

The next Tokyo Game Show is scheduled for five days from September 16 to 20, 2027, with Makuhari Messe again planned as the in-person venue. Although the final day of TGS2026 was canceled, both its 1,138 exhibitors and 3,673 business meetings set records. In its 30th-anniversary year, the figures again reflected the show’s international reach and scale as a business event.

Event overview

Name: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
Organizer: Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA)
Co-organizers: Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.; Sony Music Solutions Inc.

Dates and hours: September 17, 2026 (Thursday), Business Day, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; September 18, 2026 (Friday), Business Day, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; September 19, 2026 (Saturday), Public Day, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; September 20, 2026 (Sunday), Public Day, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; September 21, 2026 (Monday, public holiday), Public Day, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. — canceled.

Venues: Makuhari Messe (Exhibition Halls 1–11 and International Conference Hall); TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall.

Official website: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp
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