The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) officially launched the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 30th Anniversary Special Website on August 17, 2026, exactly one month before the TGS 2026 event takes place. Along with the launch of this website, CESA also announced a number of special initiatives to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Japan’s largest gaming event.
TGS 30th Anniversary Special Website Officially Launched
This website, which chronicles the history and evolution of TGS since its inception in 1996, features a 30-year timeline of TGS along with a gallery of posters from each year. Information about the various 30th-anniversary celebration programs will be updated regularly on this site.
In addition, CESA, as the organizer of TGS, will also celebrate its own 30th anniversary by launching a special website on August 26, 2026.
Along with the launch of the website, CESA introduced CESA Game Kentei, an interactive online trivia quiz designed to test visitors’ knowledge of the history and culture of the Japanese gaming industry over the past 30 years.
This special website can be accessed via tgs.cesa.or.jp/2026/30th.
Series of Events to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary
CESA has announced a number of special programs to commemorate this occasion, including:
- 30th Anniversary Edition Tickets — premium tickets that come with a genuine gold medal featuring designs inspired by popular game titles. Pre-orders are open through September 8, 2026.
- 30th Anniversary Title Talk Stage — a program featuring producers of popular video games that are also celebrating their own anniversaries this year. The first episode airs on September 11, 2026, followed by a second episode and live stage sessions throughout the event.
- "30 Years of TGS and the Gaming Industry" Exhibition — a panel exhibition tracing the history of the gaming industry since 1996, covering the Japan Game Awards, industry milestones, popular titles, and the economic and pop-culture landscape of each era.
- 30th Anniversary Message Board — Visitors who write messages of support for TGS at the event venue will receive an exclusive sticker.
- 30th Anniversary Photo Campaign — Visitors who take a photo with the 30th Anniversary photo frame and share it on social media with the hashtag #TGS30th will receive an exclusive sticker.
- Messages from Game Developers — autograph boards (shikishi) from game creators and development teams will be displayed at the event venue and featured on a special website.
- Garapon Family Game — a raffle held in the Family Game Park area for visitors who complete a short survey on-site.
- 30 BOOST FOOD — special food items themed around the number “30,” such as portions with 30 percent extra or sets containing 30 pieces, are available in the food court areas of Halls 4–6, Hall 9, and the Family Game Park at the TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall.
Creator Lounge Presented by Twitch; Razer Joins as a Sponsor
Twitch is once again the Title Sponsor for the Creator Lounge at TGS 2026. Some of the confirmed programs include:
- On September 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy will take the stage at Event Stage Hall 1 of Makuhari Messe for a session titled “When Your Audience Plays Back: The Power of Live Community Building,” alongside Whalen Rozelle, SVP of Global Esports and International at Riot Games.
- On September 20, 2026, a Meet & Greet session will bring Twitch Partners together with their fans on the Event Stage.
- Live streams from creators and influencers will be broadcast from a dedicated studio inside the Creator Lounge via the official TwitchJP channel.
Razer has joined as a supporting sponsor of this lounge, providing gaming equipment such as chairs, mice, keyboards, and headsets in the streaming area.
New Sponsors: Kewpie No Tamago and SB Payment Service
Kewpie No Tamago is once again sponsoring the food court area after participating last year. As a special 30th-anniversary feature, several food trucks in the food court will offer free toppings from Kewpie No Tamago’s “Tare de Taberu Tamago” line of seasoned egg products.
Meanwhile, SB Payment Service Co., Ltd. has joined as a Special Sponsor to support the event’s payment infrastructure, including the installation of cashless payment terminals at food trucks and in the Family Game Park merchandise sales area.
LY Corporation Becomes Communication Partner, Distributes TGS Edition LINE Stickers
LY Corporation has been confirmed as an official Communication Partner for TGS 2026. Through the LINE platform, the company will support the dissemination of information about TGS 2026 while making it easier for visitors to navigate the event’s expansive grounds.
As part of this collaboration, the TGS 2026 edition of LINE stickers will be available for free starting August 25, 2026, through the official Tokyo Game Show LINE account, which can be added via this page.
TGS BOOSTERZ Vol. 3: 8 New Ambassadors from Various Countries
TGS is once again introducing TGS BOOSTERZ, a group of ambassadors tasked with spreading the appeal of the Tokyo Game Show around the world. In this Vol. 3 announcement, eight new members from Japan and abroad have been confirmed to join:
- Hideo Ishiguro — an actor from Tochigi Prefecture, known for his role in Elite Yankee Saburo, Kamen Rider Den-O, and as Gai Kurenai in Ultraman Orb.
- Atsuko Uchida — a freelance announcer who is also active as a gaming content creator on YouTube and as an MC for various esports tournaments.
- Kyle — a content creator from the United States known for his street interviews in Japanese.
- Kawaii Coco — a content creator from the United States who has lived in Tokyo for more than six years and has over one million followers on social media.
- KIMBLUE — a South Korean game creator with 2.26 million YouTube subscribers, known for his FPS gaming content.
- Taki — a multilingual talent from Shizuoka Prefecture who grew up in Paris and was previously a member of the group FAKY.
- Rice3_Master (米米米大師) — a Taiwanese streamer with seven years of experience on Twitch, known for his Soulslike and horror game content.
- Rappy — the official mascot of TBS’s morning show, Love It!.
Sanapi Appointed as Official Ambassador for Family Game Park
Family Game Park (FGP) 2026 is a free-admission area for visitors in junior high school and younger, open during the three-day public days of TGS 2026 (September 19–21, 2026) at the Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall venue. This year, CESA is introducing a new role, the “FGP Official Ambassador,” which will be filled for the first time by Sanapi, editor-in-chief of the children’s gaming magazine TV Game Magazine. Sanapi will share information about the Asobiba (play zone) and Manabiba (learning zone), as well as tips on how to enjoy the FGP area.
The September 2026 issue of TV Game Magazine, published on July 31, also featured a special report on FGP and Sanapi’s appointment as an ambassador.
TGS NEWS STUDIO Officially Goes on the Air
A new official news program titled TGS NEWS STUDIO released its first episode on August 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Japan time, with Shohei Taguchi as the main host. The premiere episode covers the TGS 2026 30th-anniversary celebrations, highlights the food court and Event Stage areas, and features guests from BOOSTERZ: Moga Mogami, Atsuko Uchida, and Hideo Ishiguro. The program will be released periodically leading up to TGS 2026 via YouTube, Twitch, and X.
The daily schedule has been specifically divided to accommodate the needs of the industry and fans:
- September 17–18 (Thursday & Friday): Business Day
- September 19–21 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday/Holidays): Public Day
In terms of venues, this year's event remains centered in the Makuhari area. The official venues include Makuhari Messe, including Exhibition Halls 1-11 and the International Convention Center, as well as TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall.
Further information and program updates leading up to the event can be found at TGS 2026 official website.
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TOKYO GAME SHOW is one of the world's largest game shows organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) and co-organizers Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. and DENTSU INC. TGS has become the premier platform for game industry players to showcase their latest innovations and technologies.
Festival game terbesar di Asia ini akan memasuki usia ke-30 dan menjanjikan skala pameran yang berbeda dari tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Mengusung tema “The Longest Five Days of Nonstop Play”, gelaran tahun ini akan mencetak sejarah baru. Untuk pertama kalinya, durasi pameran diperpanjang menjadi lima hari penuh.
The offline exhibition will be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, from September 17 to September 21, 2026. The format of the event remains a hybrid system, combining on-site exhibitions with online initiatives to reach a global audience.
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