Chiba · JapanExhibitions

2026.09.17 — 2026.09.21 · Happening now

Choose three must-play games, then enter TGS’s longest edition yet.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026

The 30th anniversary expands TGS to five days: two for the trade and three for the public. Publisher demos, indie games, family play and cosplay support very different itineraries.

Find your reason to go

The reason to be there

A playable FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, four LEVEL5 demos and the indie area give you concrete reasons to map the day title by title.

Players and industry visitors ready to prioritise demos, major booths, indies or cosplay

Ticket referencePublic access JPY 1,500–30,000; standard day JPY 3,000

Time to allow · our suggestion

Allow a full public day; business visitors should plan around meetings and forums

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Before booking · fees, dates & sources

Tax-included public prices: discount JPY1,500, one-day JPY3,000, Fast JPY6,000 and Premium three-day JPY30,000; primary-school age and younger enter free. Business passes without a code cost JPY16,500–110,000 with different eligibility and benefits.

Public tickets cover 19–21 September only. Business days require separate industry registration, and business passes do not include public-day admission. Cosplay registration costs extra.

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Makuhari Messe Halls 9–11 in 2012; not the 2026 show. Cropped version, resized. · Report image rights

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A REASON TO GO

Makuhari Messe Halls 1–11 and International Conference Hall; TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall2026.09.17 — 2026.09.21ExhibitionsTicket required

FIND YOUR REASON

Different goals. Your own reason to go.

Play FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION

Square Enix confirms an all-days demo, photo spots spanning the FFVII remake series and a giant meteor installation. Public days also add a FINAL FANTASY XIV character meet-and-greet.

Exhibitions

Four LEVEL5 demos in one stop

Hall 4 booth 04-S01 confirms demos for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Holy Horror Mansion, Snack World: Reloaded and Decapolice.

Exhibitions

More than a day in publisher queues

The Indie Game Project, Family Game Park, Cosplay Area and Creator Lounge offer distinct routes. Trade days add forums and business matching, which public tickets do not include.

Exhibitions

Programme, background & sources

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A LITTLE CLOSER

A closer look.

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IN THEIR WORDS

What stayed with them?

Translated from Japanese; the author attended the TGS 2025 public day on 2025-09-28.

I had a wonderful time giving it my all!

みーしーPersonal account · Translated excerpt2025 edition2025-10-04 · Checked 2026-09-13

MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE

Does this fit what you are looking for?

This could be for you if you are…

Players and industry visitors ready to prioritise demos, major booths, indies or cosplay

Before you decide

Popular demos may require timed tickets and long queues. Fast entry does not guarantee a demo. Trade and public access are separate.

PLAN YOUR ROUTE

Explore the layout. Plan your route.

List three must-play titles and start with the most popular; use indie games, booth design and stage programmes around the queues.

A free-flow exhibition; use the current official floor plan and do not reuse prior-year booth positions.

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FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN

Make a plan that works for you.

Dates & times

2026.09.17 — 2026.09.21

Business days: 17–18 Sep, 10am–5pm. Public days: 19–20 Sep, 9:30am–5pm; 21 Sep, 9:30am–4pm. Public opening may move 30 minutes earlier.

Asia/Tokyo

More programme details

Play FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION
Four LEVEL5 demos in one stop
More than a day in publisher queues

Venue & travel

Makuhari Messe Halls 1–11 and International Conference Hall; TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall

Walk from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station to Makuhari Messe and allow extra station time after the show.

Entry & companions

Public tickets cover 19–21 September only. Business days require separate industry registration, and business passes do not include public-day admission. Cosplay registration costs extra.

Tickets & access

Public access JPY 1,500–30,000; standard day JPY 3,000

Confirm accessible entry, rest areas and companion arrangements with the organiser before booking.

LET’S GOWOAH ↗

Go with a purpose.

List three must-play titles and start with the most popular; use indie games, booth design and stage programmes around the queues.

Ticket reference · per person · JPY

Public-day discount ticketEligibility follows official ticket terms; tax included: JPY 1,500
Public one-day ticketJunior-high age and older, valid on the booked day; tax included: JPY 3,000
Public Fast TicketSingle-day priority entry and stated benefits; demos not guaranteed; tax included: JPY 6,000
Public Premium three-day passAll three public days with priority entry, lounge and stated merchandise; tax included: JPY 30,000
Business Standard without codeEligible industry visitors on business days only; no public days; tax included: JPY 16,500
Business Gold without codeBusiness days, visitor matching, business lounge and international party; tax included: JPY 44,000
Business Black without codeGold benefits plus Black Suite and special entrance; no public days; tax included: JPY 110,000