Gamescom week is here, with Opening Night Live kicking things off before two Xbox broadcasts later in the week. Here’s the schedule converted for Australian viewers.
The Full Gamescom 2026 Schedule in Australian Times
Gamescom 2026 is officially here, and it’s shaping up to be a huge week for gaming announcements.
The action begins with Gamescom Opening Night Live, followed by two days of Xbox broadcasts, before the week wraps up with a massive new look at Grand Theft Auto VI. Rockstar’s presentation will premiere on Netflix before arriving later on YouTube and the official GTA VI website.
Gamescom Opening Night Live
Wednesday, August 26
- 4:00am AEST – Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra
- 4:00am AEST – Brisbane
- 3:30am ACST – Adelaide, Darwin
- 2:00am AWST – Perth
Xbox @ Gamescom – Day 1
Thursday, August 27
- 12:00am AEST – Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra
- 12:00am AEST – Brisbane
- 11:30pm ACST – Adelaide, Darwin (Wednesday)
- 10:00pm AWST – Perth (Wednesday)
Xbox’s first broadcast will feature gameplay, interviews, trailers and more directly from the Gamescom show floor.
Xbox @ Gamescom – Day 2
Friday, August 28
- 12:00am AEST – Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra
- 12:00am AEST – Brisbane
- 11:30pm ACST – Adelaide, Darwin (Thursday)
- 10:00pm AWST – Perth (Thursday)
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
Netflix Premiere – Friday, August 28
- 5:00am AEST – Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra
- 5:00am AEST – Brisbane
- 4:30am ACST – Adelaide, Darwin
- 3:00am AWST – Perth
The extended look will then arrive on Rockstar’s official YouTube channel and GTA VI website later that day.
YouTube Premiere – Friday, August 28
- 11:00am AEST – Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra
- 11:00am AEST – Brisbane
- 10:30am ACST – Adelaide, Darwin
- 9:00am AWST – Perth
It’s going to be a massive week for gaming news, with Gamescom Opening Night Live, two Xbox broadcasts and one of the biggest GTA VI reveals yet all packed into just a few days.
