Exhibition · Cologne, Germany · Major show
gamescom 2013
Also known as gamescom - Cologne
Dates21–25 Aug 2013This edition has ended
RunningSince 2009Annual · 9 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2013 edition. It has ended. See gamescom's current page for the next dates.
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 500in 2011, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 250,000in 2011, organiser's figure
- Floor space
- 120,000 sqm.in 2011, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 9first in 2009
About gamescom
The largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games and entertainment
gamescom 2012 was a complete success and broke all records. Over 275,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors from 40 countries made gamescom the largest games trade fair in the world.
gamescom is open for everyone! With the coloured wristbands, Koelnmesse and the gamescom exhibitors collaborate with the USK (Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body) to ensure that younger visitors really only see what is meant for their eyes.
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 23–29 Aug 2027 Dates announced | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2020 | 26–29 Aug 2020 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2015 | 21–25 Aug 2015 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2014 | 21–25 Aug 2014 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–25 Aug 2013 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2012 | 15–19 Aug 2012 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2011 | 17–21 Aug 2011 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | 500 | 250,000 |
| 2010 | 18–22 Aug 2010 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | 450 | 245,000 |
| 2009 | 19–23 Aug 2009 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.