gamescom Awesome Indies 2026
Awesome Indies spotlights independent games with premieres, announcements, trailers and new gameplay. See the local start time and official stream.
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Source
gamescom.global
Where and when to watch
Times are shown in your device's timezone.
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Air times around the world
| City | gamescom on YouTube |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 27, 11:00 AM PDT |
| New York | Thu, Aug 27, 2:00 PM EDT |
| London | Thu, Aug 27, 7:00 PM GMT+1 |
| Paris | Thu, Aug 27, 8:00 PM GMT+2 |
| Riyadh | Thu, Aug 27, 9:00 PM GMT+3 |
| Dubai | Thu, Aug 27, 10:00 PM GMT+4 |
| New Delhi | Thu, Aug 27, 11:30 PM GMT+5:30 |
| Tokyo | Fri, Aug 28, 3:00 AM GMT+9 |
| Sydney | Fri, Aug 28, 4:00 AM GMT+10 |
What to expect
Independent games take the main stage
Awesome Indies is gamescom’s dedicated showcase for independent games, produced with IGN. The official programme promises premieres, announcements, trailers and gameplay that has not been shown before.
Why it is worth watching
This is where a smaller title can become the surprise of the week. Expect a faster mix of genres and studios than a single-publisher show, with useful first looks for players searching beyond the largest releases.
What GameDropRadar will add
After the broadcast, verified appearances can become linked game cards with release details and existing catalog artwork. We will not guess the lineup beforehand or upload the same visual more than once.
When and where to watch
The show begins Thursday, 27 August at 20:00 CEST (21:00 Riyadh). Watch through the official gamescom channel; the countdown uses your local timezone.
Visual status
No reusable event artwork or catalog game has been officially confirmed for this page yet, so the branded visual remains intentionally. It avoids copyright uncertainty and will be replaced when a verified title provides a relevant image.
Announced games
Announced games will appear here as they’re confirmed.
Common questions
When is gamescom Awesome Indies 2026?
Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 20:00 CEST, which is 21:00 in Riyadh.
What will the show include?
The official programme lists indie premieres, announcements, trailers and unseen gameplay.
Last updated Aug 24, 2026, 10:50 AM