To Exhibit

Areas / Booth Rates

Real (In-person) Exhibit The deadline for applications to exhibit is from Thursday, April 30rd to Friday, May 22th, 2026, and differs depending on the number of booths.
Please note that the contact information differs depending on the exhibit area.

  • The exhibition period has been extended from 4 days to 5 days. ReNew
  • The exhibition fees have been revised.

General Exhibition Area  Hall 1-8

5days

Area features digital entertainment products and services

[Exhibit Products/Services] game software, game console, other game-related products/services

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Smartphone Game Area  Hall 9-11

5days

Area features smart device game on iOS, Android smartphones, social games on mobile device and PC browser.

[Exhibit Products/Services] smartphone, tablet, and other hardware, smartphone game, social game, mobile-related device, peripherals, mobile app development tool, solution and services.

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Gaming Hardware Area  Hall 9-11

5days

This area is designed to deliver hardware and gaming devices to a wide range of PC game users.

[Exhibit Products/Services] Gaming PC, Game-related Devices, Control Devices.

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Gaming Lifestyle Area  Hall 9-11

5days

For game users, gaming is a way of life. This area proposes gamine furniture, soundproof rooms, soundproof apartments, and products and services that create a comfortable gaming environment.

[Exhibit Products/Services] Products specialized for gaming lifestyle, products and services that offer a comfortable gaming lifestyle, etc.

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

AR/VR Area  Hall 9-11

5days

Area features AR (Augmented Reality)・VR (Virtual Reality)・MR (Mixed Reality) related game software, hardware

[Exhibit Products/Services] VR/AR/MR-related hardware, VR-related game, VR development tools and services

About the exhibition of VR equipment for amusement game
VR/AR Area and other areas of the TOKYO GAME SHOW are not intended for the exhibition of amusement-only VR equipment.
However, devices that can be used with game consoles may be exhibited.

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

eSports Area  Hall 9-11

5days

Area features eSports games (console, smartphone, and PC), hardware, devices, peripherals that related to e Sports

[Exhibit Products/Services] eSports related game software, gaming PC, gaming device, and eSports services

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Indie Game Area  Hall 9-11

5days

Area features a showcase of indie game developers on any game platforms.

[Exhibit Products/Services] indie game contents

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Turnkey Booth (2m in width X 2m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 330,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • Turnkey booths can be connected to maximum of 3 booth per exhibitor.
  • For Turnkey Booth, basic decoration is included in the exhibition fee. Please refer to "Guide for Package Booth" for the details of the basic decoration.

Note: 10% Japanese consumption tax will be added.

SELECTED INDIE 80 (1.5m in width X 2m in depth)

  • Fee FREE (Screening Required)
  • Entry Closing April 30 (Thu), JST 17:00p.m, 2026

TOKYO GAME SHOW (TGS) 2026, with the support of our sponsors, will set up "SELECTED INDIE 80" slot where indie game developers can exhibit their games in real for free at the Indie Game Area.

  • Only individuals and organizations that have been selected through a screening process after submitting the required application can exhibit at SELECTED INDIE 80.
  • For 2026, the first 40 exhibitors (planned) selected for Selected Indie 80 through the screening process who apply early will be able to choose their booth location. Please apply promptly. Note that depending on the exhibition content (installations, nets, etc.), booth locations may be fixed and cannot be selected. The secretariat will assign these locations.
  • As access may become congested near the deadline, please apply well in advance. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
<Conditions to submit SELECTED INDIE 80>
  • Only those who can exhibit at Makuhari Messe for 5 days
  • For annual sales of the developer (individual or corporate) of the submitted title:
    Company: Less than USD 500,000.-
    Individual: Less than USD 10,000.-
  • If the developer of the submitted title is a corporation, it must be fully independent in terms of capital.
    [For example, you cannot apply if you are a subsidiary of a major game company.]
  • The application process is different from the regular exhibition.

In order to create opportunities for indie games to attract more attention, TOKYO GAME SHOW will once again provide a framework for indie game developers, regardless of whether they are corporations or individuals, to exhibit at TGS for free. This project is made possible through the support of our sponsors. If you are a game platformer, game publisher, PC/monitor company, etc., we would appreciate it if you could consider sponsoring us.
Please refer to "Guide to Indie Game Project Sponsorship" for the details of the basic decoration.

Entry

All Accessibility Area  Hall 9-11

5days

All Accessibility Area is a section that introduces software, tools and services that allow all people, regardless of age or disability, to enjoy games.

[Exhibit Products/Services] Accessible gaming platforms, adaptive gaming controllers, eye tracking and voice control devices, adaptive game controllers, adaptive joysticks, related products and services, etc.

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Turnkey Booth (2m in width X 2.5m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 330,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • Turnkey booths can be connected to maximum of 3 booth per exhibitor.
  • For Turnkey Booth, basic decoration is included in the exhibition fee. Please refer to "Guide for Package Booth" for the details of the basic decoration.

Note: 10% Japanese consumption tax will be added.

Game Academy Area  Hall 1-8

5days

Area spotlights game schools for future game developers, research institutes.

[Exhibit Products/Services] high school, game vocational School, university, graduate school, research institutes, etc.

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Turnkey Booth (2m in width X 2.5m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 330,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • Turnkey booths can be connected to maximum of 3 booth per exhibitor.
  • For Turnkey Booth, basic decoration is included in the exhibition fee. Please refer to "Guide for Package Booth" for the details of the basic decoration.

Note: 10% Japanese consumption tax will be added.

Merchandise Sales Area  Hall 9-11

5days

Area for merchandising of game-related products.

[Exhibit Products/Services] music CD, video products, related hardwares, and game-related merchandises, books, etc.

  • Only publishers exhibiting in other sections can sell game software.

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 495,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Turnkey booth scheme does not set at Merchandise Sales Area.
  • Exhibit promotions and booth events of game software are not allowed.
  • Merchandise Sales Area is expected to be very crowded. Please be taking consideration the waiting space for visitors in the booth in advance, taking into consider in the booths.

Note: 10% Japanese consumption tax will be added.

Business Solution Area  Hall 9-11

2days5days

Area featuring for game-related BtoB companies/organizations. This area offers both 2-days and 5-days exhibit day options.

[Exhibit Products/Services] Game-related services, localized services, middleware, outsourcing services, cloud/data center, and other BtoB solutions

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

2days5days
  • Exhibit Period September 17 (Thu.) - 21 (Mon.) (Exhibitor at Regular Booth can select for 2 days on Business Day OR 5 days.)
  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • For exhibitors exhibiting only on the two Business Days, move-out time will be approximately two hours after the end of the Business Day. Vehicles are not allowed to enter the building during the move-out period. Please be careful when decorating your own booth.
  • Shell Scheme Package including system walls, electricities is available with additional charge. Please refer to "Guide for Package Booth" for more detail.
  • Shell Scheme JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Turnkey Booth (2m in width X 2m in depth)

2days
  • Booth Fee JPY 330,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • Turnkey booths can be connected to maximum of 3 booth per exhibitor.
  • For Turnkey Booth, basic decoration is included in the exhibition fee. Please refer to "Guide for Package Booth" for the details of the basic decoration.

Note: 10% Japanese consumption tax will be added.

AI Technology Pavilion (at Business Solution Area)  Hall 9-11

2days

A pavilion dedicated to AI technology-related exhibits will be set up in the "Business Solution Area," in the two-day Business Days.

【Exhibit Categories】AI development tools/middleware, AI platforms, AI technology vendors, content generation AI tools, character AI solutions, navigation AI, meta AI, other AI technology solutions, etc.

Regular Booth (3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 440,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The fee is for the space ONLY. Shell Scheme, electrical work, etc. are NOT included.
  • Move-out time will be approximately two hours after the end of the Business Day. Vehicles are not allowed to enter the building during the move-out period. Please be careful when decorating your own booth.
  • Shell Scheme Package including system walls, electricities is available with additional charge. Please refer to "Guide for Package Booth" for more detail.

Turnkey Booth (2m in width X 2m in depth)

  • Booth Fee JPY 330,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • Turnkey booths can be connected to maximum of 3 booth per exhibitor.
  • For Turnkey Booth, basic decoration is included in the exhibition fee. Please refer to "Guide for Package Booth" for the details of the basic decoration.

Note: 10% Japanese consumption tax will be added.

Business Meeting Area  International Conference Hall

2days

TGS sets "Business Meeting Area" where allows for meaningful business discussion in a quiet, calm atmosphere during Business Day at TGS. The area offers to private meeting room booths and basic table space at lower fees.

[Exhibit Products/Services] Game-related BtoB companies/organizations

Meeting Room Booth (Closed conference room space is available for one company.)

  • Booth Fee JPY 715,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
For exhibitors with booth in other area
  • Booth Fee JPY 605,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Basic Table Space (Exclusive table meeting space is available for one company.)

  • Booth Fee JPY 220,000.- per booth (tax incl.)

Family Game Park  TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall

3days

Family Game Park is a free admission area where family with kids can enjoy the world of games from both the "learning" and "playing" perspectives. Exhibitors may have its showcase on game software and related products that families can enjoy safely.

[Exhibit Product/Service] Game software for junior high school students and younger (CERO B rating and under), family game software, toys, card games and other game-related products, educational content products, etc.

  • Only junior high school students and younger and their accompanying guardians can enter the Family Game Park. Admission is free.

ASOVIVA!
Game Experience Area(2.5m in width X 2.5m in depth)

  • CESA Member JPY 220,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • General JPY 275,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • The booth fee for the Game Experience Area includes basic booth decoration. Please refer to the "Family Game Park Exhibition・Sponsor Guide" for details on the basic booth decoration.
  • If you would like to exhibit in a standard booth (3m x 3m), please contact Administration Office.
  • Internet connections, monitors, demo units and platforms are not included. These can be arranged for an additional fee.
  • If there are 42 or more booths in another exhibit area, applied exhibitors will be entitled to have a maximum of 2 booths (maximum of 4 demo units) with free of charge.
  • As a special benefit for exhibitors, applied exhibitors are entitle to use the Kids Stage with free of charge.

MANAVIVA!
Career Experience Area(3m in width X 3m in depth)

  • CESA Member JPY 308,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • General JPY 385,000.- per booth (tax incl.)
  • This is the fee for the space ONLY. It does not include the basic booth or electrical work.
  • Administration Office may arrange a package booth (for an additional fee). For details, please refer to "Family Game Park Exhibition・Sponsor Guide."
  • For sales of items limited to the exhibition title and content, exhibitors can sell game software and related products within the booth (however, this is limited to products that have been approved by Administration Office).
  • As a special benefit for exhibiting, exhibitors are entitled to use the Kids one slot of Kids Stage for free.

Kids Stage(30 min / 1 Slot)

  • CESA Member JPY 88,000.- 1 Slot (tax incl.)
  • General JPY 110,000.- 1 Slot (tax incl.)
  • Items include: ① stage usage fee ② basic equipment usage fee / equipment operator.
  • The basic equipment will include a large monitor, lighting (fixed), and two wireless handheld microphones.
  • In the event of a large number of applications, it is possible that we will not be able to meet your time slot request.

Please refer to the "Family Game Park Exhibition・Sponsor Guide" (separate sheet) for details.

Online Exhibit Closing Date for Exhibit Application: May 22 (Fri), 2026

Online Exhibit

TGS2026 is looking for exhibitors from companies and organizations that aim to expand BtoB and BtoC information about games.
For "Online Exhibitors," each exhibitor can post information on the exhibitor introduction page on the WEB, posted on the TGS special site installed on Steam (if titles for Steam are available), and conduct online business meetings.

Exhibit Area

  • General Exhibition Area
  • Smartphone Game Area
  • Gaming Hardware Area
  • Gaming Lifestyle Area
  • AR/VR Area
  • eSports Area
  • Indie Game Area
  • All Accessibility Area
  • Game Academy Area
  • Merchandise Sales Area
  • Business Solution Area
  • AI Technology Pavilion (at Business Solution Area)
  • Business Meeting Area
  • Family Game Park
Exhibit Fee
JPY 275,000 (tax inclusive)

TGS2026 will introduce a business matching system that can be used free of charge by all exhibitors in order to support the enhancement of the game industry and business meeting. This system is a hybrid system that allows you to make appointments for both real and online business meetings.
The business matching system is scheduled to start operating on July, and business meetings can be set up from September 17 (Thu.) to September 21 (Mon.).

Exhibit Regulations

Exhibit Rules

Regulation of Booth Operation and Construction

Special Projects

TGS Forum Sponsorship Session
International Conference Hall

TGS Forum, a seminar program focusing on the latest trends and business developments in the game industry, will be held during the Business Days of TGS2026. Exhibitors will be able to present their products, services, and technologies to industry professionals during the two-day "Sponsorship Sessions."

① Regular Session<R> * Offers up to 6 slots. Real Exhibitors Only
  • Time Slot 60min.
  • Sponsorship Fee JPY 1,320,000 (tax incl.)
  • Real Venue 120 Pax
  • 100 TGS2026 Business Day Invitation Tickets
② Short Session<S> * Offers up to 14 slots. Real Exhibitors Only
  • Time Slot 30min.
  • Sponsorship Fee JPY 880,000 (tax incl.)
  • Real Venue 60 Pax
  • 50 TGS2026 Business Day Invitation Tickets
  • Sponsorship Sessions are a sponsorship menu limited to real exhibitors at TGS2026. You will need to exhibit a booth or exhibit in the business meeting area separately.
    Lecture attendance at the TGS Forum real venue, live streaming, and archived streaming is limited to business day visitors.

To apply for TGS Forum Sponsorship Session, please download the application form from "Document Download," and fill it out, and send it to OMO by e-mail.

Application deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026

SELECTED INDIE 80

SELECTED INDIE 80 is an exhibition project that supports indie game developers, such as small teams and startups, who are exploring the possibilities of new games and seeking publishers and business partners. After applying, individuals and groups that are selected will be able to exhibit for free.

For more information, please see here.

SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT (SOWN)

"SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT (SOWN)" is an event that aims to discover game ideas that will trigger a "Sense of Wonder" (a feeling of something changing in one's world the moment one sees or hears the concept). In addition to the exhibitors selected for the previous SELECTED INDIE 80, SOWN2026 will also accept applications from companies that will be exhibiting in the Indie Game Corner for a fee.

The presentations will be held on September 17 (Thu.) at Makuhari Messe, and will be broadcast on the official TGS program and will also be archived.

For more information, please see here.

Optional Services

Package Booth

The Tokyo Game Show Office is offering guidance on easy-to-use package booths. We have a range of menus to match the type of exhibition and booth size, so please take a look.

For more information, please see here.
Please check the exhibition guidelines distributed on July 8th for application details.

Sponsorship / Advertisement

At the Tokyo Game Show, we have prepared advertising and sponsorship menus for booth exhibitors. Please check the items you would like from the distinctive menu, including advertising materials adjacent to various areas of the real venue and sponsorship of TGS events. Since advertising and sponsorship menus are prioritized for exhibitors who have already been confirmed, please consider this as soon as possible.

For details on advertising and sponsorship menus, please refer to this material.

  • 1)Advertisement & Sponsorship [In-person]
  • 2)TGS Forum Sponsorship Session
  • 3)Indie Game Project
  • 4)TGS2026 Overseas Event Briefing
  • 5)Indie Game Guide
  • 6)TGS2026 Trade Visitor Free Booklet Call For Advertiser
Application for Real Venue Advertising, etc.
(Nikkei Business Publications / TGS Management Office)
  • 7)Special Sponsorship
  • 8)Creator Lounge
  • 9)Food Court
  • 10)Cosplay Area
  • 11)Visitor Recruitment Site:Online Advertisement
  • 12)Official Map
  • 13)Official Operations Staff T-shirt Sponsorship
  • 14)Family Game Park
Application for Special Sponsorship, etc.
(Sony Music Solutions / TGS Management Office)
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