Tokyo Game Show 2026
Asia's biggest video-game expo celebrates its 30th edition with hands-on demos, cosplay and a record five-day run at Makuhari Messe.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/09/19 01:00 – 2026/09/21
- Where
- Makuhari Messe（2-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba 261-8550）
- City
- Tokyo
- Getting there
- Approx. 5-min walk from Kaihimmakuhari Station (JR Keiyo Line)
- Price
- Public-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance)
- Organizer
- CESA / Nikkei BP
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Approx. 5-min walk from Kaihimmakuhari Station (JR Keiyo Line) Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Public-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance). Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- anime fans, groups of friends, solo-goers
Highlights
- Hands-on demos of upcoming console and PC games
- Huge cosplay presence and stage events
- Business days Sep 17–18, public days Sep 19–21
Background & story
Held since 1996 by CESA, Tokyo Game Show is one of the world's largest gaming trade shows; 2026 marks its milestone 30th edition, expanded to five days.
Good to know
Public days are extremely busy — buy advance tickets and arrive at opening to play popular demos.