gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show

gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show is the largest gaming event in Southeast Asia — a co-production of gamescom (the world's biggest games showcase, born in Cologne) and the long-running Thailand Game Show. In 2026 it runs October 29 to November 1 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in central Bangkok, drawing well over 200,000 visitors across three distinct sides: a consumer entertainment area for fans, a business and trade zone for the industry, and a conference track of talks from developers and executives.

For fans, the entertainment floor is the main event: hands-on demos of upcoming and unreleased titles, esports tournaments with live crowds, a huge cosplay presence, artist and merch stalls, and appearances from developers, publishers and content creators from across the region and beyond. Because it carries the gamescom name, it also attracts major international publishers, which means bigger reveals and show-floor builds than a purely local convention. The business days pull in studios, investors and industry professionals, making it as much a deal-making hub as a fan festival.

Getting there is easy. The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is one of Bangkok's flagship venues, sitting directly on the MRT subway (its own station shares the name) and beside the green expanse of Benjakitti Park. It's a short ride from the Sukhumvit hotel and nightlife district, and Bangkok is one of the cheapest and most connected cities in Asia to fly into, with two international airports. Late October and early November is one of the nicer, drier windows to visit the city.

A few tips: entertainment-area tickets are affordable and usually sold both online in advance and at the door, but popular concert or tournament days can hit capacity, so book ahead if there's a specific date you want. Bring a portable battery and comfortable shoes — the show floor is enormous. And leave time for Bangkok itself: the convention center is walkable to Benjakitti Park and a quick MRT hop from the city's best street food, malls and rooftop bars. Check the official gamescom asia site for ticket tiers, the exhibitor list and the schedule as the event approaches.