Why TGS?
TGS2026 Event Outline Point
About the Tokyo Game Show This Year
First-Ever 5-Day Event
This year marks the first time TOKYO GAME SHOW will run for five days. While the public days have always been packed with visitors throughout the day, the number of playable titles available has been limited. By adding an extra Public Day, we will alleviate crowding and create an environment where more visitors can enjoy TOKYO GAME SHOW more than ever before.
New Tickets to
Enhance Visitor Satisfaction
Starting in 2026, we will introduce new ticket options for both Business Day and Public Day. By offering tickets with added services designed to enhance visitor satisfaction within our limited venue infrastructure, we will further elevate the value of TOKYO GAME SHOW.
Moving Toward a More
Globally Conscious Event
While TOKYO GAME SHOW has long welcomed many overseas exhibitors and attendees, we will further strengthen our promotional efforts. We will add new cities to our overseas exhibitor briefings, participate in game and entertainment events beyond TOKYO GAME SHOW, launch new campaigns, and solidify TGS's position as the global event, building on its foundation in Asia.
TGS2025 Report
TGS2025 Official Report
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Attracting Business-day Visitors
Promotion Activities
Approaching Businesspeople Overseas
By exhibiting and participating in major gaming events (such as the Taipei Game Show, GDC, Games Com, and China Joy), we will improve the recognition of TGS, and by implementing mutual promotion of websites, etc., we will provide information to visitors on business days.
Attracting Domestic Businesspeople
We will send direct mail to business professionals who have previously attended the Tokyo Game Show to encourage pre-registration. Furthermore, we will digitize the "advance registration tickets" provided to exhibitors, creating an environment where invited guests can easily pre-register.
Utilizing the Business Appointment System
The business appointment system for TGS2026 will launch in July to support business activities leading up to the event. Business professionals worldwide will be able to pre-book appointments for meetings at the TGS venue.
Attracting Public-day Visitors
Promotion Activities
Information dissemination via official website and social media
We have prepared a visitor recruitment site that aggregates all TGS information, maximizing the delivery of TGS content to attendees and exhibitors. Additionally, through official social media accounts such as X, which has over 120,000 followers, we will reach not only core gaming fans but also a broad target audience.
Experience-driven appeal from a wide range of distribution platforms
Official program streaming will be available on eight domestic and international streaming platforms. We will also create event experience value globally online for those unable to attend in person.
Event promotion by famous game fans
We plan to feature the official supporter and well-known influencers both domestically and internationally, delivering information on notable titles and creators, highlights, and merchandise details through interviews and on-site reports.
- The information above includes items that are still being considered and have not yet been finalized.
Which Area Should I Exhibit In?
For information you need to consider exhibiting at TGS, please ask the chatbot below.
Schedule
To Exhibit Procedure: Application (Worldwide)
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Click the "To Exhibit (Worldwide)" button on the top right of the screen.
- Please note that the application office is different for China and Taiwan.
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Fill out and submit the exhibition application form (through online).
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Once submission is complete, you will receive an automatic reply email.
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TGS Management Office will verify the application details.
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TGS Management Office will send a reply accepting the application.
To Exhibit Procedure: Application (TAIWAN) (China)
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Click the "Application (TAIWAN)" or "参展申请" button on the top right of the screen.
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Please fill in the application form.
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Send the application form to the office by email.
- For Taiwan send to (tinapentaitra.org.tw)
- For China send to (xue.huirich-event.link)
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The office will send a reply email.
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The office will verify the application details.
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The office will send an email notifying you of the acceptance of the exhibition application.
Real (In-person) Exhibit
- 【Real Exhibit】Application / Payment Schedule Please note that the deadline for applications to exhibit differs depending on the number of booths applied for.
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- 2026 5.8 FRI JST: 23:59
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Deadline for Applications for 42 or More Booths
[Cancellation Fee: 50% of the exhibition fee (May 23 to June 8, 2026)]
Exhibitors requiring 140 booths or more must notify TGS Management Office by Thursday, April 30.
- Booths will be secured on a priority basis regardless of your 2025 exhibit record.
- Exhibitors requesting 42 booths or more must submit their application by Friday, May 8.
- 2026 5.22 FRI JST: 23:59
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Deadline for Applications for Less Than 42 Booths
[Cancellation Fee: 50% of the exhibition fee (May 23 to June 8, 2026)]
Exhibitors with a track record of exhibiting in 2025 (including joint exhibits) will be given priority booth allocation if they apply by Friday, May 8.
- If the number of applications exceeds the anticipated booth capacity, we may decline applications or request adjustments to booth numbers.
- 2026 6.9 TUE
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Booth Location Selection Meeting
42 Booths or More [Cancellation Fee: 100% of the exhibition fee (June 9, 2026 onwards)]
- 2026 6.22 MON
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Booth Location Selection Meeting
Less Than 42 Booths but 16 or More Booths [Cancellation Fee: 100% of the exhibition fee (June 9, 2026 onwards)]
- 2026 7.8 WED
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Booth Location Selection Meeting
Less Than 16 Booths [Cancellation Fee: 100% of the exhibition fee (June 9, 2026 onwards)]
- 2026 7.8 WED
- Exhibitor Briefing
- 2026 7.17 FRI
- Closing Date for Payment
Family Game Park Exhibit
- 【Family Game Park Exhibit】Application / Payment Schedule
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- 2026 5.29 FRI
- Deadline for Exhibit Applications [Cancellation Fee: 50% of the exhibition fee (May 29 to July 7, 2026)]
- 2026 7.8 WED
- Booth Location Selection Meeting [Cancellation Fee: 100% of the exhibition fee (July 8, 2026 onwards)]
- 2026 Mid July
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Deadline for Applications and Submissions
Distribution of Secretariat Publications, etc.
- 2026 7.17 FRI
- Invoice issuing
- 2026 Late Aug.
- Closing Date for Payment
- 2026 Mid Sept.
- Press Release on Family Game Park
Online Exhibit
- 【Online Exhibit】Application / Payment Schedule
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- 2026 5.22 FRI JST: 23:59
- Closing Date to Exhibit Application [Cancellation Fee: 50% of the exhibition fee (May 23 to June 8, 2026)]
- 2026 7.8 WED
- Exhibitor Briefing [Cancellation Fee: 100% of the exhibition fee (July 9, 2026 onwards)]
- 2026 7.17 FRI
- Closing Date for Payment
Official Program / Event Stage
Official program slots will be determined at the "Official Program Slot Selection Meeting." At the selection meeting, you will choose slots in order of your selection priority.Please note that if the number of applications is high, slots may fill up before your selection turn arrives.Cancellation without penalty fees will only be possible if no selectable slots remain. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
- 【Official Program / Event Stage】Application / Payment Schedule
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- 2026 5.29 FRI
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Participation Application Closing Date
Priority ①・②・③・④・⑤Cancellation Fee: 50% of the participation fee
(May 29, 2026 onwards)
- 2026 6.30 TUE
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Official Program / Event Stage Exhibitor Briefing
Priority ①・②・③・④・⑤
- 2026 7.8 WED
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Official Program Slots / Event Stage Slots Selection Meeting (at the Venue of Exhibitor Briefing)
- If there are no overlapping requests for preferred time slots among exhibitors by the first application deadline, we will notify you of your confirmed slot based on the details provided at the time of application.
Priority ①・②・③・④・⑤Cancellation Fee:100% of the participation fee
(Priority ①・②・③・④・⑤ / After July 8)
- Priority ① : Order of application for set purchase
- Priority ② : Game console platform company
- Priority ③ : Exhibitor that participated in the preceding show (TGS2025) with Official Program
- Priority ④ : General exhibitors for 2026
- Priority ⑤ : Other exhibitor
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In cases of equal conditions
For the selection order of Priority Levels ①, ②, ③, priority is given in the following order: "Exhibitors with the highest number of official exhibitor program slots in 2025," "Exhibitors with physical booths in 2026, ranked by booth size," "Exhibitors who met the application deadline," and "CESA member companies."
If conditions remain equal after this, selection will be by lottery.For priority order ④⑤ selection, priority is given in the following order: "Exhibitors with physical booths in 2026 and the largest number of booths," "Exhibitors meeting the application deadline," and "CESA member companies."
If conditions remain identical, selection will be based on "earliest application date." - One slot per company (50 minutes or 110 minutes). However, if slots are available during the selection meeting, multiple slots (50 minutes each) may be applied for.
- Organizer slots and sponsor slots may be prioritized in some cases.