Paris Games Week (PGW)
November 2026, Paris, Porte de Versailles
What is the Paris Games Week?
The Paris Games Week is an annual trade show dedicated to video games, created in 2008. The first edition took place from October 27 to 31, 2010 and is organized by the Syndicat des éditeurs de logiciels de loisirs (French video game publishers' association). The Paris Games Week is considered one of the biggest trade shows in France, where thousands of video game enthusiasts, publishers, studios, and manufacturers from around the world come to enjoy previews and news about upcoming video games, new consoles, or the rollout of new technologies.
History of the Paris Games Week
The first edition of the Paris Games Week took place in 2010. Since then, the show has been held every year at the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles in Paris and draws more than 300,000 visitors.
Since 2010, the event has organized various programs featuring all kinds of activities, such as: cosplay contests, meet-and-greet sessions with YouTubers and streamers, retro games, a video game library, and coding workshops.
Date of the 2025 Paris Games Week
The French video game trade show is held every year in Paris. In 2026, the Paris Games Week takes place in November.
2025 Paris Games Week schedule
The Paris Games Week is divided into several areas. One section is devoted to video game careers and training, where you can meet creators, professional players and developers. In the second part of the show, you can take part in live sessions of all kinds of games, watch esports competitions and live music concerts. Some of the best YouTube and Twitch content creators also come for meet-and-greet sessions throughout the show. Finally, there is also a cosplay contest with prizes for the best participants.
Tickets: how much does admission to the Paris Games Week cost?
Admission pricing for the 2025 Paris Games Week has not yet been confirmed, as online ticket sales for the 2026 event were closed at the time of research. However, special rates were offered for various categories of visitors, including students, people with disabilities, and young people aged 7 to 17. Admission for the 2026 event is expected to follow a similar model. For the most up-to-date information on pricing and registration, it is recommended to regularly check the official Paris Games Week website.
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External links
- https://www.parisgamesweek.com/