Summer Game Fest is coming back to Los Angeles from June 6 to June 9, 2025. This will be its fifth year in a row, and fans can expect a big live showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley at the YouTube Theater.
The show will run for two hours and is open to an in-person audience. If you can’t make it, don’t worry—it’ll be streamed on over 20 platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Steam. Public tickets should be available later in the spring.
Continue reading to learn more about the event’s highlights and new features.
Summer Game Fest Event Details
Summer Game Fest 2025 is kicking off with a massive live showcase on June 6, running from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM PT at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Expect huge game reveals, trailers, and exclusive content. In case you can’t make it, You can easily watch it live on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Steam, and over 20 other platforms.
Right after the main show, “Day of the Devs: SGF Edition” shines a spotlight on indie games, giving smaller studios a chance to showcase their latest projects. Then, from June 7 to 9, downtown LA will host “SGF: Play Days,” where invited media and content creators can go hands-on with games from over 40 top publishers.
For those in the industry, there’s also a new B2B event focusing on the biggest trends, challenges, and opportunities in gaming.
If you’re hoping to snag a ticket, stay tuned. Public sales are set to open later this Spring.
Last Year’s Success
Summer Game Fest 2024 was a massive hit, breaking records and getting even more gamers hooked:
- 36 Million Livestreams: The event was watched by over 36 million people worldwide, which was a 12% increase compared to the previous year.
- 8,000+ Co-Streams on Twitch and YouTube: More than 8,000 fans shared the event live on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, showing how many people were involved in watching and sharing the event.
These numbers show how much Summer Game Fest has grown and how it has become a major event for gaming fans around the world.
New Features for 2025
In 2025, Summer Game Fest is bringing something new—a “business-to-business thought leader event.” This special event will dive into the big changes, challenges, and exciting opportunities in the video game world. It’ll also highlight how video games have become such a huge part of culture and entertainment.
The event is being put together by Christopher Dring, a well-known journalist and expert who used to lead GamesIndustry.biz, and Geoff Keighley, the guy behind Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards.
At the event, experts from the gaming world and other industries will have some really interesting talks about where the industry is headed.
Final Words
Summer Game Fest is coming back to Los Angeles from June 6-9, 2025, and it’s going to be awesome. They’ve got a live kickoff, lots of new features, and a special focus on indie games. It’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. Make sure to check out the official website and follow their social media for all the latest updates as the event gets closer.
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