The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) announced major pre-event information for 'Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026)' on the 10th, including exhibitor scale, floor maps, stage schedules, and official broadcast details.
A total of 1,138 companies will participate in 'TGS2026', comprising 540 Japanese exhibitors and 598 international exhibitors. A record-high 53 countries and regions are represented, spanning 3,999 exhibition booths. The event will take place at Makuhari Messe from the 17th to the 21st, running across five days for the first time this year.
The venue consists of Exhibition Halls 1–11 and the International Conference Hall at Makuhari Messe, along with the newly added TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall. Outdoor spaces will feature a food court and a cosplay area. The official website provides an interactive 3D map allowing visitors to check locations by zone.
On the 17th, starting with the opening ceremony at 9:30 AM, events will include a keynote speech addressing TGS's 30-year history and the future of Japan's gaming industry in 2056, a Twitch stage focused on live communities, and the 'Tottori Game Show' featuring JR West and creator Hajime Tabata. On the 19th, talk stages will highlight the past and future of major game series celebrating their 30th anniversaries. On the 20th, the 'Japan Game Awards 2026 Future Division' presentation ceremony will take place, selecting highly anticipated upcoming titles through attendee votes and judging. Key programs will be broadcast worldwide via official channels.
Special 30th-anniversary programs will also be offered. At the venue, over 60 official merchandise items featuring the main visual by illustrator Zashikiwarashi and artwork from digital artist group ANIMAREAL will be introduced. The outdoor food court will introduce commemorative menu items alongside a mobile ordering system based on LINE Mini App.
Five new creator teams, including musician Takao Suzuki and VTubers Rei7 and Otora, have joined the official ambassador group 'TGS BOOSTERZ.' With these additions, the full lineup of 30 creator teams is now complete.
The second episode of the official news program 'TGS NEWS STUDIO' will air at 7:00 PM on the 11th. The broadcast will cover venue maps, schedules, 30th-anniversary projects, and official merchandise details.
