How and When to Watch Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025

Gamescom, the world's largest gaming event now that E3 has left us, is back this week in Cologne, Germany, and it's kicking off with a bang. Geoff Keighley will be hosting Opening Night Live (ONL) to kick off the convention and, hopefully, drop a few surprises and reveals for all of us at home. If you're anything like me I'm sure you'll want to follow along live to get all the news as it happens. If so, check out the details below about how and when to watch, and what to expect from the show.

When Is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?

Opening Night Live is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The main show runs for about two hours, starting at the following times across major time zones:

  • 11:00 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, US West Coast)
  • 2:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, US East Coast)
  • 7:00 PM BST (British Summer Time, UK)
  • 8:00 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time, Germany and much of Europe)
  • 4:00 AM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time, Sydney – on August 20)

Mark your calendars and set those alarms—especially if you're watching from down under!

How to Watch Opening Night Live

The great news is that you don't need to be in Cologne to catch the action. Opening Night Live will be streamed live online for free, making it accessible to gamers worldwide. Here's where you can tune in:

  • YouTube: The official stream is available on The Game Awards' YouTube channel, here is a link to the event stream if you want to watch it there: Gamescom ONL - Youtube.
  • Official Gamescom Website: Head to Gamescom Official for an embedded livestream right on the site.

Or, you can watch the official stream right here at GameMinr with the video below.

Pro tip: For the best experience, watch in 4K if your setup supports it. If you miss the live show, full VODs and highlights will be uploaded to YouTube shortly after and we'll update this post with those links as well..

What to Expect from the Show

Geoff has made a few early announcement and it looks like we can expect a mix of world premieres, gameplay trailers, developer interviews, and there have even been a few surprise announcements teased over the last few days. Confirmed highlights include:

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – We should finally get a look at this year's Call of Duty, can it keep up with Battlefield 6?
  • Ghost of Yotei – A sequel to the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, and one of the biggest games for PS5 this fall.
  • Ninja Gaiden 4 – High-octane ninja combat returns.
  • Resident Evil: Requiem – Capcom's latest installment in the Resident Evil series.
  • Silent Hill F – Konami's back with their own iconic horror IP.
  • The Outer Worlds 2 – Obsidian's RPG sequel.
  • World of Warcraft: Midnight – Blizzard's latest expansion tease.

We can also expect a sneak peek at the new season of Amazon's Fallout TV series.

The World Will Be Watching

Gamescom Opening Night Live isn't just an event—it's a celebration of gaming's future. Whether you're hyped for AAA blockbusters or eager for indie surprises, this show should deliver the goods. After ONL, the rest of Gamescom runs from August 20 to 24, with more streams from publishers and developers so check back here throughout the week for more updates.