Summer Game Fest schedule: Your complete 2026 guide

June 1, 2026 - 23:48

The annual video game showcase season is back, and Summer Game Fest 2026 is set to dominate the calendar with a packed schedule of digital events. Geoff Keighley's production serves as the anchor for a month of reveals, trailers, and world premieres from major publishers and indie studios alike. Here is the full breakdown of when and what to watch.

The main Summer Game Fest live show kicks off on Thursday, June 4, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. This is the flagship event, typically running around two hours and featuring the biggest announcements from the industry. Expect a heavy focus on AAA titles, surprise reveals, and new gameplay footage for games slated for late 2026 and beyond.

Following the main event, the schedule is dense. The Xbox Games Showcase is confirmed for Sunday, June 7, at 10:00 AM Pacific, with a dedicated Starfield Direct immediately after. Nintendo will host its own Direct presentation on Tuesday, June 9, though the exact time has not been locked down yet. Ubisoft Forward returns on Saturday, June 13, at 12:00 PM Pacific, likely featuring updates on Assassin's Creed and Star Wars Outlaws.

Smaller events fill the gaps. The PC Gaming Show airs on Sunday, June 8, at 12:00 PM Pacific, followed by the Future Games Show on Wednesday, June 11. Developer Day, a showcase for indie and smaller studio projects, is scheduled for Friday, June 12. All streams will be available on YouTube, Twitch, and the official Summer Game Fest website. Mark your calendars and prepare for a flood of new game announcements.