UPCOMINGFESTIVAL
Game e-Sports Seoul 2026 (GES 2026)
Game e-Sports Seoul 2026 is Seoul's third GES festival, bringing game and esports companies, public exhibitions, sim racing and professional competition to Dongdaemun Design Plaza from September 18-20.
DatesSep 18 – Sep 20, 2026
LocationDongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul, South Korea
OrganizerSeoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Business Agency (SBA)
September 18-20, 2026Dates
70 game and esports companiesParticipating companies
200,000 online and offline visitorsAudience target
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)Venue
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EntityRelationshipVerification
Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Business Agency (SBA)
OrganizerVerifiedParticipants
Participant records have not been verified for this event.
IPs & Competitions
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| Game | EWC competition | Publisher | Competition dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 7 | TBD | Hyundai N Virtual Cup game title | TBD | UPCOMING |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | TBD | No single publisher | TBD | UNVERIFIED |
| Racing Master | TBD | No single publisher | TBD | UNVERIFIED |
| Gran Turismo 7 | TBD | No single publisher | TBD | UNVERIFIED |
Market Footprint
Seoul Metropolitan Government · verified Sep 7, 2026
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Event History
Programme UpdateCOMPLETEDGES 2026 scale and partner-led competitions are detailed
A local report confirmed 70 participating game and esports companies, a target of 200,000 online and offline visitors, Hyundai N racing activations and the KRAFTON-partnered PUBG Weekly Series Phase 2 competition.
Sports Kyunghyang- Programme Update
GES 2026 to Bring 70 Game and Esports Companies to Seoul
Seoul's GES 2026 will bring 70 game and esports companies to DDP, with Hyundai sim-racing activations and a KRAFTON-partnered PUBG Weekly Series Phase 2 programme.
Press The Game - Event AnnouncementCOMPLETED
Seoul announces the integrated Entertech Seoul and GES 2026 programme
The city positioned GES alongside Entertech Seoul and the SPP international content market, linking public experiences with business and investment programming.
Seoul Metropolitan Government