Geoff Keighley will host the Summer Game Fest 2026 Live Kickoff on June 5 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET at Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more.

The broadcast will feature world premieres, new video game announcements, exclusive gameplay, and more.

Following the Live Kickoff, the invite-only Summer Game Fest: Play Days, produced by iam8bit, will run from June 6 to 8 in downtown Los Angeles. This will feature immersive exhibits and hands-on experiences from the leading publishers and developers, with coverage shared across digital and social platforms by media and content creators.

The Game Business live, curated by business media veteran Christopher Dring, will also return on June 8. This business-to-business thought leadership event brings together top industry voices on one stage for insightful discussions on key changes, challenges and opportunities shaping the global video game industry.

Throughout Summer Game Fest weekend, a variety of partner events and live streams will also air, including Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest 2026 Edition directly following the Live Kickoff.