Tokyo Game Show 2026
One of the world's biggest gaming expos, marking its 30th anniversary with a record 5-day run, Sept 17–21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe.
- English OK
- Photos OK
Good to know for otaku
- When
- September 19, 2026
- Getting there
- Kaihinmakuhari Station (JR Keiyo Line), approx. 5-min walk Open in Google Maps ↗
- Tickets
- TBA
- Buying as a foreigner
- When sales open, buy public-day tickets online via the official site (English available) or Japanese convenience-store/e-ticket partners. Business days (Sept 17–18) are industry-only. Buy in advance — same-day tickets are limited.
- English
- English-friendly
- Photos
- Allowed
- Notes for visitors
- Dates are confirmed but ticket prices/sales dates were not yet published — watch the official English site. Big-title demo lines can take hours; arrive at opening. Makuhari hotels book out during TGS, so reserve early.
Tickets
- Public Day ticket
- TBA ↗
What it is
Tokyo Game Show (TGS), organized by CESA, is one of the world's largest game expos and celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a historic first: a five-day run, September 17–21, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. September 17–18 are Business Days (industry only); September 19–21 are Public Days open to all. Organizers expect around 300,000 visitors across roughly 3,500 booths, with hands-on demos, esports stages, indie showcases, cosplay and merchandise.
For a foreign visitor, TGS is one of the most accessible major Japanese events: it's an exhibition (not a fan-organized event), there's an official English website, and Makuhari is well connected to central Tokyo. Expect long queues for big-title demos.
Ticketing
TGS 2026 will introduce new ticket types, but specific prices were not disclosed at research time. In past years, public-day tickets were sold online in advance via the official site and convenience stores; buy early as same-day availability is limited. Check tgs.cesa.or.jp for the English ticket page when sales open.
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