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Tokyo Game Show 2026 Announces 759 Exhibitors, 3.3 Million Yen Anniversary Ticket

By expanding to five days and adding a third public day, TGS 2026 aims to reduce congestion and increase play opportunities, while the record number of overseas exhibitors (275) and participating countries (51) signals the show's growing international pull.

Key Facts

  • Tokyo Game Show 2026 will be held from September 17 to 21, 2026, at Makuhari Messe, marking the first five-day event in its 30-year history.
  • As of July 8, 759 exhibitors (484 domestic, 275 overseas) from 51 countries and regions are confirmed, with 3,946 booths.
  • A limited 30th Anniversary Ticket priced at 3.3 million yen includes a pure gold medal engraved with game title visuals and three one-day tickets.
  • The new Premium Ticket costs 30,000 yen and provides three-day public access, a special lounge, priority entry, and original goods.
  • Expected attendance is 300,000 people, with public days expanded from two to three days (September 19-21).

Reporting from 6 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), ASCII.jp, Denfaminicogamer, Inside, and 2 more.

Tokyo Game Show 2026 Announces 759 Exhibitors, 3.3 Million Yen Anniversary Ticket

The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) released the exhibitor list and visitor information for Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026) on July 8. The event will be held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, marking the 30th anniversary of the show. For the first time, TGS will run for five days, with public days expanded from two to three (September 19-21). As of July 8, 759 exhibitors have been confirmed, including 484 domestic and 275 overseas companies, occupying 3,946 booths. Exhibitors come from 51 countries and regions, surpassing last year's record of 46. Major Japanese publishers listed include Square Enix, Capcom, Sega, Konami, Bandai Namco, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Nintendo. Overseas exhibitors include IRONMACE, Project Moon, VRChat, and netmarble. CESA also announced a new Premium Ticket priced at 30,000 yen, offering three-day access, a special lounge, and priority entry. A limited "30th Anniversary Ticket" will sell for 3.3 million yen and includes a pure gold medal engraved with game title visuals, plus three one-day tickets. The main visual was created by illustrator Zashikiwarashi for the second consecutive year. The expected attendance is 300,000 people.

The 30th Anniversary Ticket is a made-to-order item sold only in Japan, with orders opening July 11 at noon through the Asoview! platform. It includes a pure gold medal engraved with motifs from popular game titles, plus three one-day tickets. The six medal designs are not detailed in the announcement.

Premium Tickets, priced at 30,000 yen, provide three-day access to the public days, use of a special lounge called "Energy Spot," priority entry, and original goods with different designs per day. Premium and Fast Tickets go on sale via lottery from July 11 to July 15, then first-come-first-served from July 20. One-day tickets and special discount tickets go on sale July 20. Elementary school students and younger enter free on public days.

Business Day tickets, for industry visitors only, go on sale July 30. Three tiers are available: Pre-Registration (16,500 yen), Gold Pass (44,000 yen) with business lounge access, and Black Pass (110,000 yen) with exclusive lounge and special entrance. Business Days are not open to those under 18 or students.

The Family Game Park moves to TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall this year due to renovation work at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall. It remains free for junior high students and younger and their guardians, with game experience and career workshop zones.

Sponsors for TGS2026 include Red Bull as Platinum Sponsor, Suzuki, NURO, and CHARGESPOT. Twitch is the title sponsor for the Creator Lounge. Beams returns as staff wear partner, with this year's design featuring the Zashikiwarashi main visual.

The second wave of TGS BOOSTERZ official influencers includes singer Aoi Eir, comedian JP, Moga Mogami, voice actress Kaori Maeda, Red Bull athletes Gachikun and Bonchan, TikTok creators Saichannel and Rinate, Taiwanese fashion director Li Youqun, and YouTuber RJ.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 6 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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