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Summer Game Fest 2026 Sets June 5 Live Kickoff at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre

The move to the Oscars venue signals a more theatrical presentation under Geoff Keighley.

Overview

  • Geoff Keighley returns to produce and host the 2026 showcase.
  • Organizers describe the event as a “spectacular, cross-platform showcase” of what’s next in games.
  • Public tickets are expected to go on sale in spring 2026.
  • The live show relocates from the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, which hosted the past two kickoffs.
  • Keighley’s calendar also includes The Game Awards on December 11, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.