Paris Games Week 2026: dates, schedule, games to try and tickets

Four days to get your hands on the controls and catch the events on stage. Paris Games Week 2026 welcomes video game fans from October 22 to 25, 2026, in Hall 1 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Nintendo, SEGA, Ubisoft, Capcom and Bandai Namco are among the exhibitors announced. The latest details, revealed on October 19, make it easy to find the games to try and activities to catch: esports finals, meet-and-greets with content creators and cosplay also feature in the Paris show’s schedule.

Organized by GL events Exhibitions and Rivaj Group alongside the Syndicat des Éditeurs de Logiciels de Loisirs (SELL), this Playground Edition marks the event’s 15th anniversary. Collector badges, challenges to conquer, rewards to unlock, and redesigned spaces aim to enhance the visit. Doors will open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day of the show.

A Playground Edition to mark the 15th anniversary of Paris Games Week

This year, the visit also features a route to follow in the event's official app. The idea is to explore the booths and activities by taking on challenges, with badges and rewards to unlock throughout the day.

The programme brings together several ways to experience video games: trying out a new title with a controller in hand, watching a competition, meeting a development team, or guiding your kids through their first rounds. The announcements on October 19, 2026 add to the titles already unveiled in September with new booths, the main-stage schedule, and activities around virtual reality and pop culture.

A new character accompanies this edition 2026: a large robot with a passion for gaming, imagined as the event’s mascot. He is featured prominently on the official poster, created by the design studio aPART and illustrator Massy Puster.

Bigflo also returns as the artistic advisor for Paris Games Week. Already linked to the 2025 edition, the rapper will help shape the event’s programming, blending live performances, video games, and pop culture.

Which games will we be able to try at Paris Games Week 2026?

The announcements now let attendees map out their route between the booths. Several titles will be playable in advance, while others will be showcased on stage. Here are the games and demonstrations announced by the organizers.

• Nintendo will unveil the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Pokémon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: A Dream Life, Splatoon Raiders and Mario Kart World. The lineup also features Rhythm Paradise Groove and a selection from the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics catalog. Expect tournaments, challenges and guests on the stand’s stage, with a detailed schedule still to be announced.
• SEGA will offer four hands-on titles: Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000, with three playable scenarios, Alien: Isolation 2, Stranger Than Heaven and Persona 4 Revival, the RPG remake.
• Marvel’s Wolverine will be playable in the Fnac space. A character photo call and a “anger” challenge will complete this experience. PlayStation’s presence had already been announced; this setup now identifies a concrete meeting point around one of its titles.
• Activision will offer a multiplayer test of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 starting on October 22, the eve of the announced October 23 release date.
• Bandai Namco Entertainment France will debut in France for the first time Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and Gundam Rogue Orbit, two titles slated for 2027. The latter will be playable at the stand. Visitors will also get to check out Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final chapter in the Square Enix remake series, will be shown, though no playable demo is detailed in the announcements.
• Capcom announces previews for Mega Man: Dual Override and the expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, due in 2027. Ryozo Tsujimoto, Monster Hunter producer, and Takuro Hiraoka, game director, will meet visitors on October 22 and 23. A Freeplay zone will gather titles such as Resident Evil Requiem, PRAGMATA, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Street Fighter 6. The Street Fighter Academy and a screening session of the Street Fighter League EMEAA 2026 are also planned.
• Microids will put to the test Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia, Garfield – Escape From Monday and K-POP Rising – Dream to Shine. Hela: of Mice & Magic will premiere, alongside Planet of Lana 2, GRIME II and Luna Abyss. There will be meet-and-greets with Marsupilami and Hela characters, plus a photo area dedicated to K-POP Rising.
• Ubisoft is betting on Rayman Legends Retold, playable solo or co-op on around twenty stations ahead of its release planned for December 3. Attendees can also go 2v2 in Kung Foot and explore Heroes of Might & Magic III Remake, due in 2027. On stage: Rayman showcases, Rainbow Six Siege matchups, Just Dance sessions hosted by Dina, challenges in The Crew Motorfest and Riders Republic, plus a cosplay rendezvous.

The Bandai Namco stage also lays out its schedule: challenges in TEKKEN 8, bouts against a boss from ELDEN RING and from Shadow of the Erdtree, sessions of Taiko no Tatsujin, PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 and ACE COMBAT 8. On Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 p.m., an exclusive preview of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past will be unveiled in the presence of Alexandre Boiret from CD PROJEKT RED and Max Humbert from Fool’s Theory. “Nabil’s Quiz” and mini-games from Hello Kitty Party Land round out the lineup.

In the Fnac space, roughly fifteen on-stage slots will bring together about twenty personalities, including Brawks, Depielo, Domingo, Gotaga, Kaatsup, Kayane and Terracid. The program features tournaments, demonstrations and audience challenges. A shop will also offer consoles, accessories, collectible cards, merchandise and apparel tied to esports teams.

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35 games at the Pavillon Game France

French game development will have a 300 m² space inside the Game France Pavilion, which hosts 35 games. This CNC pavilion is led by Capital Games and the Syndicat national du jeu vidéo (SNJV).

The lineup includes, notably, Cairn from The Game Bakers, Windblown from Motion Twin, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Clutch from Focus Entertainment, Astral Ascent from Hibernian Workshop, The Witch’s Bakery from Sunny Lab, or Let’s Sing 2027 from Voxler. ARTE backs several projects, including Looking for Fael, Matelotes, The Merlies and Tom the Postgirl.

A daily stage hosted by Mamapaprika from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. will also offer opportunities to meet the teams and discuss the careers and practices of video games. The associations Afrogameuses, Respect Zone, Silver Geek, and Women in Games France are on the lineup. Outside the pavilion, other independents will have their own space, such as Auleek with Over & Out!, an adventure blending exploration, tinkering, and mini-games set in South Asia in the 1990s.

Game France at Paris Games Week 2026: 35 French games and meet-and-greets on the schedule
The Game France pavilion showcases 35 titles, with creator meet-and-greets and a lineup of activities at Paris Games Week, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, from October 22 to 25, 2026. Spanning 300 square meters, this space dedicated to French video games also hosts a stage curated by Mamapaprika, offering presentations, quizzes and discussions. [Read more]

This year, Paris Games Week 2026 is also taking place outside the convention center

Paris Games Week 2026 won’t be limited to the halls of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. For the first time, the fair is planning an "Hors les Murs" program in Paris and in Île-de-France, in the weeks leading up to the event. These events, organized with cultural partners, aim to bring gaming culture to the city before the expo opens. The venues and dates will be announced progressively.

On the ticketing side, the Early Bird offer announced at the sale opening has ended on August 31. The prices currently shown on the official site for a 1-day dated ticket are €29 for 26 and up, €20 for 8–25, and €80 for two adults and two youths aged 8–25. Entry is free for children under 8. A €20 rate is also available for people with disabilities or reduced mobility, with a free pass for an accompanying person. The site also offers a 2-day Open pass.

To reach the venue, Paris Games Week points visitors to the following: Metro Line 12 to Porte de Versailles, Metro Line 8 and tram T3a to Balard, and Bus 80. Note: the Porte de Versailles stop on tram T2 is listed as closed in the event’s practical information.

Main Stage Schedule, October 22–25

The main stage in Hall 1 will feature a rotation of competitions, meet-and-greets, and interactive activities. To help you plan your visit, here are the key events announced.

• Thursday, October 22: the final of the EMEA Masters Summer 2026 for League of Legends will pit the two finalists in a best-of-five series. Galions is among the qualified teams announced. The Quiz La Banane will also invite the audience to test their knowledge.
• Friday, October 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: the Silver Geek Seniors Trophy will bring together veteran players on stage. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Leboncoin will challenge the content creator Rebeudeter, aka Billy, with a console to win.
• Saturday, October 24, in the morning: Talk Choses, the talk-show by François Descraques and Alba, will record two public episodes with Deezer. The first will cover League of Legends and Worlds with Tweeks and Marietta Ren, director at Fortiche; the second will revisit Life is Strange with Jean-Luc Cano. The grand cosplay final will begin at 12:15 p.m. Then, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., it’s time for Project Blender, a VALORANT competition offering a path to the finals of a circuit worth €100,000.
• Sunday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: the BIGG SERIES Brawl Stars finals will kick off the day. The online chess tournament Blitz Society will take over from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Finally, Inoxtag will comment on a Fortnite one-on-one from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with prizes announced for the audience.

FAQ Paris Games Week 2026

When is Paris Games Week 2026 taking place?
The show runs from October 22 to 25, 2026, 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM daily.

Where will Paris Games Week 2026 be held?
This edition takes place in the Hall 1 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in Paris’s 15th arrondissement.

Is the Paris Games Week 2026 ticket office open?
Yes. Tickets are available on the official Paris Games Week site. The Early Bird offer has ended.

How much does a ticket to Paris Games Week 2026 cost?
The single-day, dated ticket is €29 for attendees 26 and older, €20 for ages 8–25, and €80 for two adults plus two youths aged 8–25. Children under 8 attend free.

Which games will be at Paris Games Week 2026?
Among the announcements are Marvel’s Wolverine, Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Kart World, Alien: Isolation 2, Persona 4 Revival, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Rayman Legends Retold, and Gundam Rogue Orbit. Depending on the title, expect playable demos, presentations, or on-stage showcases.

When can fans see Inoxtag at Paris Games Week 2026?
Inoxtag is slated for the Main Stage on Sunday, October 25 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM for a Fortnite 1v1 showdown. His Back to OG night, held at the Paris Dome on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 PM, is sold out and will be streamed on his Twitch and YouTube channels.

Is Paris Games Week 2026 family-friendly?
The show features games and activities for different age groups, including offerings from Nintendo and Microids, plus parent-focused workshops with PédagoJeux and Internet Sans Crainte. With titles aimed at varied audiences, age guidance remains a helpful guide for choosing experiences to share with kids.

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

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