How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live: UK start time and what to expect
Join Geoff Keighley for an evening of trailers and hype at Gamescom Opening Night Live.
Whether or not you have a ticket, everyone can get in on all the gaming fun in Cologne, and we've got how to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live explained, with UK start time and what to expect.
Gamescom ONL is Europe's largest trade show, and with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year, there's sure to be some cool announcements, with a familiar face returning to spill the gaming beans.
Of course, other platform holders, publishers and devs will be there, as well as the Radio Times Gaming team, who will be working their socks off to cover as much as possible.
Be sure to keep an eye on our X page, TikTok and the Radio Times Gaming YouTube channel to see what we make of gaming latest and greatest!
When is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 is taking place on Tuesday 19th August. There isn't long to wait for the next big gaming industry showcase, then!
What time is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
The Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live event will begin at 8pm CEST for attendees that are on-site in Cologne, Germany, on the day.
If you're planning to tune in at home from the UK, this means 7pm BST.
How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 can be watched on YouTube.
For your viewing pleasure, we've included a link to the live stream just above.
If you'd rather watch it elsewhere, you can also watch Gamescom Opening Night Live on Twitch.
To find out more information, you can go to the official Gamescom website.
Who is hosting Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
As per tradition, journalist and presenter Geoff Keighley will be hosting.
You'll probably recognise him as the host of The Game Awards, and the Summer Game Fest.
He is perhaps the biggest face in the gaming events sphere, perennially rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in gaming, like his best bud Hideo Kojima. You can't get much cooler than that.
Which games will feature at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
So far, the only game that has been confirmed to be shown at ONL 2025 is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with a reveal trailer being confirmed by The Game Awards on Twitter.
That being said, based on some of the games we know will be at the show, there are plenty of titles we think are very likely to feature. These include:
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- Metroid Prime 4
- Silent Hill f
- Resident Evil Requiem
- Borderlands 4
- High on Life 2
- And many more!
These are some exciting titles, and we can't wait to hear more about them. For a look at the games we're most excited to try out on the show floor, you can check out the latest episode of the our podcast in the video below:
Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Authors
Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.
Rob Leane is the Gaming Editor at Radio Times, overseeing our coverage of the biggest games on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, mobile and VR. Rob works across our website, social media accounts and video channels, as well as producing our weekly gaming newsletter. He has previously worked at Den of Geek, Stealth Optional and Dennis Publishing.
