How long will the Gamescom Opening Night Live last

The show's presenter, Geoff Keighley, confirms that we are in for several hours of new announcements and the revelation of new content.

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The countdown to Gamescom 2025 has begun, and the event, taking place in Cologne from August 20 to 24, promises to be one of the highlights of the year in the world of video games. The event will be kicked off by the Opening Night Live, which will be hosted by Geoff Keighley and will be broadcast live on August 19 at 8:00 PM.

Keighley has confirmed via Twitter/X that the opening night will last for 2 hours, suggesting that there will be a wealth of content for video game fans.

Two hours of announcements and new content

During the Opening Night Live, a series of new announcements, updates on already known games, and breaking news are expected, which could generate significant interest and anticipation among attendees and online followers. Some of the most anticipated games for Gamescom 2025 include Hollow Knight Silksong, which has been in development for some time and could be one of the event’s top titles.

The night of August 20 will also feature the Future Games Show, which promises many announcements and updates in the world of video games.

Just 3 weeks until @gamescom Opening Night Live.

See you in Cologne on Tuesday, August 19 for 2 hours of news, updates and announcements, streaming live everywhere! pic.twitter.com/tBAQT79Bbs

— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) July 29, 2025

Gamescom 2025 is shaping up to be a very special event, with a plethora of announcements and updates that could change the course of the video game world. With the Opening Night Live and the Future Games Show, video game fans will have access to a wealth of information and content about the most anticipated games of the year.