Celebrating its 30th anniversary with its longest ever five-day run

A record 1,138 companies and organizations from 53 countries and regions surpass last year's exhibitor total

Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA, President: Haruhiro Tsujimoto) opened TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026) today, Thursday, September 17, at 10:00 AM. A total of 1,138 exhibitors—540 domestic and 598 international, representing a record 53 countries and regions—are taking part, exceeding last year's record exhibitor count. The exhibition features 3,999 booths and runs for five days, from Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21 (a national holiday in Japan), making this the longest TOKYO GAME SHOW ever.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 Exhibition Scale

As of Thursday, September 17, 2026. Figures in parentheses are last year's totals.

Number of Exhibitors by Area

Last year's figures in parentheses.

Exhibitor Countries and Regions

In no particular order.

Admission Procedures for Business Day and Public Day Visitors

Business Day Visitors (September 17 and 18)

Business Day visitors will enter through Hall 1 after a bag check at the Main Plaza (at the foot of the Grand Staircase) and check-in at the Central Mall on the second floor. Please note that bag checks will also be conducted on Business Days.

Public Day Visitors (September 19–21)

For Halls 1–8, Public Day visitors will enter through the first floor of Hall 1 after a bag check in the plaza west of the Event Hall. At certain times, entry will be through the first floor of Hall 8.

For Halls 9–11, Public Day visitors will enter through the first floor of Hall 10 after a bag check near the plaza north of Hall 11.

Visitors holding Special Ticket vouchers, available to people with disabilities and other eligible visitors, should line up at the Special Ticket counter in front of the Central Entrance.

Family Game Park can be accessed through the TKP Hall entrance.

Capacity Limits within the Venue

As last year, capacity limits will apply to each area of the venue (Halls 1–3, Halls 4–6, Halls 7–8 and Halls 9–11) to prevent overcrowding in any one location. Sensors at each entrance and exit will monitor visitor numbers in real time. When an area reaches its designated capacity, entry will be restricted and visitors will be directed to other areas. However, visitors holding a game demo reservation ticket, stage viewing reservation ticket or similar reservation for a booth in the restricted area will be allowed to enter once staff have verified the start time of their reservation.

Age Restrictions for Certain Game Demos

In accordance with the rating systems under the CESA and CERO Codes of Ethics, demos at TGS2026 of titles rated Z, or containing content equivalent to a Z rating, are restricted to visitors aged 18 or over. Visitors wishing to try an age-restricted title must present proof of age, such as a driver's license, passport or student ID. Visitors aged 18 or over who wish to try these titles are asked to bring one of these documents.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 Event Overview

Official Channels

Official X: https://x.com/tokyo_game_show

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyo_game_show/

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tokyogameshow/?locale=ja_JP

Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyogameshow.official

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogameshow

Official Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tokyogameshow1

Official LINE: https://page.line.me/tokyo_game_show