Geoff Keighley has officially announced that Summer Game Fest 2026 will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026. The live, in-person event will be hosted from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, marking a major shift from its previous home at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood.
The Dolby Theatre, known worldwide as the venue for the Oscars, offers a grander stage for Keighley’s annual celebration of gaming — a fitting upgrade as Summer Game Fest continues to grow into one of the most anticipated industry events of the year.
This year’s change isn’t just for showmanship. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada — and with Los Angeles hosting one of the opening matches on June 12 — Keighley opted to shift both the date and venue to avoid the logistical chaos expected around SoFi Stadium, which houses the YouTube Theater.
By relocating to Hollywood Boulevard’s Dolby Theatre, the event sidesteps World Cup congestion while maintaining its Los Angeles presence. The decision also reflects the show’s growing prestige, bringing it closer to the entertainment capital’s heart.
What to Expect from Summer Game Fest 2026
Keighley described the upcoming show as a “spectacular, cross-platform showcase of what’s next in video games.” The event will once again spotlight world premieres, major publisher reveals, and updates from leading studios — continuing its role as the unofficial replacement for E3, which hasn’t returned in over five years.
Fans can expect the same energy and excitement that has defined the series since its debut in 2020. Last year’s Summer Game Fest 2025 drew over 50 million livestream viewers, featuring major announcements such as Resident Evil Requiem, IO Interactive’s crossover teasers, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Project Century, and the surprise reveal of a new Scott Pilgrim sequel.
With Keighley at the helm again, anticipation for the 2026 lineup is already building.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Summer Game Fest 2026 |
| Date | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Venue | Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles |
| Host | Geoff Keighley |
| Public Tickets | On sale Spring 2026 |
| Next Major Keighley Event | The Game Awards – December 11, 2025, at the Peacock Theater |
For fans eager to be part of the action, public tickets for Summer Game Fest 2026 will go on sale in Spring 2026. As in previous years, attendees can expect live gameplay demos, celebrity appearances, and first looks at upcoming titles from both AAA publishers and indie developers.
The Game Awards Still Set for December 2025
While all eyes are on June, Keighley also confirmed that The Game Awards 2025 remains on schedule for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Nominations are expected to be announced in mid-November, leading up to the annual celebration of the industry’s best.
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