This year’s SGF will once again bring the global gaming community together with a multi-day celebration featuring a Live Kickoff show on June 5, SGF: Play Days from June 6-8 and The Game Business Live on June 8.

The Live Kickoff show, hosted by Geoff Keighley and produced by the team behind The Game Awards, will take place in front of a live audience in Hollywood on June 5 at 2 PT (5 PM ET, 10 PM GMT), featuring world premieres, new video game announcements, exclusive gameplay and more. The event will also be streamed live around the world across more than 20 digital video platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, X and Steam, as well as across international partners. Public ticket sales will commence later this Spring. 

SGF: Play Days, produced by iam8bit, will take place on June 6-8 in downtown Los Angeles, following the Live Kickoff show. The invite-only event will feature immersive exhibits and hands-on experiences from the industry’s leading publishers and developers, with coverage shared across digital and social platforms from the world’s top media and creators.

The Game Business Live, curated by business media veteran Christopher Dring, returns on June 8, following a successful debut in 2025. The Game Business Live is a business-to-business thought leadership event that brings together top industry voices on one stage for insightful discussions on key changes, challenges and opportunities shaping the global video game industry.

Throughout the SGF weekend, SGF will also spotlight a variety of partner events and livestreams, including Day of the Devs, a non-profit with the mission to celebrate the creativity, diversity and magic of indie video games. Day of the Devs: SGF Edition will be presented online via livestream following the SGF live showcase.