It’s the most wonderful time of the year — video game reveal season! Summer Game Fest 2026 returns this month, along with showcases from PlayStation and Xbox. As in years past, we can also expect plenty of independent streams, including Day of the Devs, Wholesome Direct, and the Future Games Show.
Nintendo has yet to announce a June 2026 Direct, but given how little we know about the company’s plans for the back half of the year, we’d be surprised if the company skipped a June showcase entirely this year. It just might take place later in the month.
In this guide to Summer Game Fest and all the other gaming reveal events, we’ll run down the full conference schedule, with dates and start times for the West Coast, East Coast, and the U.K. This story will be updated as new events and details are announced.
Full SGF 2026 schedule
At a glance, here’s the full schedule of events for Summer Game Fest 2026:
|
Event |
Date |
Time (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
|
Black Voices in Gaming |
Tuesday, June 2 |
3 p.m. |
|
Sony State of Play |
Tuesday, June 2 |
5 p.m. |
|
Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase |
Wednesday, June 3 |
5:30 p.m. |
|
Latin American Games Showcase |
Thursday, June 4 |
5 p.m. |
|
Women-Led Games Showcase |
Thursday, June 4 |
7 p.m. |
|
Access-Ability Summer Showcase |
Friday, June 5 |
11 am. |
|
Summer Game Fest |
Friday, June 5 |
5 p.m. |
|
Day of the Devs |
Friday, June 5 |
7 p.m. |
|
Wholesome Direct |
Saturday, June 6 |
12 p.m. |
|
Story-Rich Showcase |
Saturday, June 6 |
1 p.m. |
|
Future Games Show |
Saturday, June 6 |
3 p.m. |
|
Gayming Pride Parade |
Saturday, June 6 |
3 p.m. |
|
Xbox Games Showcase |
Sunday, June 7 |
1 p.m. |
|
PC Gaming Show |
Sunday, June 7 |
3 p.m. |
Black Voices in Gaming
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
When it starts: Tuesday, June 2, at 12 p.m. PDT / 3 p.m. EDT / 8 p.m. BST
The Black Voices in Gaming Summer Game Fest Showcase highlights games brought to life by Black creators and Black-led studios from around the globe, and will air on the official Summer Game Fest YouTube and Twitch channels. Black Voices in Gaming is a Black-led, nonprofit founded in Oakland, California committed to increasing representation and inclusion within the industry.
PlayStation State of Play
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
When it starts: Tuesday, June 2, at 2 p.m. PDT / 5 p.m. EDT / 10 p.m. BST
Sony will stream a new State of Play event on Tuesday, and it’s a beefy one, clocking in at more than 60 minutes. Marvel’s Wolverine from Insomniac Games will be a major focus here, and the game launches Sept. 15 on PS5. Other than that, Sony hasn’t dropped any hints about what viewers can expect, but will be airing it at Alamo Drafthouse theaters around the U.S., suggesting a showcase worthy of the big screen.
Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
When it starts: Wednesday, June 3, at 2:30 p.m. PDT / 5:30 p.m. EDT / 10:30 p.m. BST
What could be better than the E3 convention we all knew and loved? How about four Es? The Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase will feature announcements, trailers, and updates for a whole bunch of independent games.
Latin American Games Showcase
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
When it starts: Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. PDT / 5 p.m. EDT / 10 p.m. BST
The Latin American Games Showcase strives to increase the visibility of the video games being developed in the Latam Region or by Latino developers. Expect world premiere trailers, updates, and more announcements from throughout the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world. The event will feature 80 games from 12 countries in Latin America.
Women-Led Games Showcase
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
When it starts: Thursday, June 4, at 4 p.m. PDT / 7 p.m. EDT / 12 a.m. BST
The Women-Led Games Showcase returns for its eighth year on June 4, focusing on the women-led and majority-women studios making some of the most interesting work in the industry. The organizers promise their “biggest showcase yet,” for 2026, featuring a boatload of new announcements, deep dives, and updates on games.
Access-Ability Summer Showcase
Where to watch: YouTube
When it starts: Friday, June 5, at 8 a.m. PDT / 11 a.m. EDT / 4 p.m. BST
The Access-Ability Summer Showcase returns for its fourth year, hosted by games critic and accessibility advocate Laura Kate Dale. Expect a focus on accessible games with robust customization and inclusive design choices, as well as guest appearances from accessibility consultants and folks from the disabled gaming community.
SGF 2026
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
When it starts: Friday, June 5, at 2 p.m. PDT / 5 p.m. EDT / 10 p.m. BST
The main event, Summer Game Fest 2026, takes place on Friday, June 5. Geoff Keighley’s annual showcase of games coming in 2026, 2027, and beyond will stream live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, a new venue for the event this year. These shows typically run around two hours, so pack a sandwich. Expect plenty of AAA reveals, unexpected surprises, Muppet cameos, and world premiere exclusives. Here’s everything that was announced at SGF 2025, to give you a sense of what to expect.
Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Digital Showcase
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
When it starts: Friday, June 5, at 4 p.m. PDT / 7 p.m. EDT / 12 a.m. BST
Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Digital Showcase will stream live on June 5, or immediately after the main Summer Game Fest show. This non-profit co-production from Double Fine Productions and iam8bit highlights unique indie games from a wide variety of creators.
Wholesome Direct 2026
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
When it starts: Saturday, June 6, at 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. BST
Wholesome Direct returns Saturday, June 6, and it’s a one-stop shop for cozy game lovers. This year’s show will feature more than 50 games, along with updates for previously featured titles like Is This Seat Taken? and Miki Delivery.
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