Gamescom 2021: Schedule and Where to Watch

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It’s nearing the end of September, and that means time to get ready for Gamescom 2021. Just like last year, the biggest gaming event in Germany will be running another online-only event. But there are definitely a lot of to look forward to. Journalist and event host Geoff Keighley promises that the event will show off “more than 30 games” this year, from exciting brand new titles like Dolmen to possibly a Saints Row reboot. Check out the links to the Gamescom 2021 live stream and the schedules below.

Where to Watch Gamescom 2021

You will be able to watch Gamescom: Opening Night Live show on the YouTube video above. However, both Gamescom and its partner IGN official YouTube channels haven’t posted scheduled live stream links for the other shows. For now, you can head over to their YouTube, Twitch, and social media accounts through the links below. We will update this post once the live streams are up.

Gamescom 2021 Live Stream Schedule

Gamescom 2021 live stream will be preceded by the Xbox Stream on August 24. Then, on the next day, the event will be opened with Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley and GameStar’s Natascha Becker. The whole online event will run until August 27, at 2:30 PM. Below are the complete schedules:

August 24

Destiny 2 Witch Queen Showcase – 09:00 AM PT
Xbox Stream – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT

August 25

Gamescom Day 1 – 10:30 AM – 03:00 PM PT
Gamescom Opening Night Live! Pre-Show – 10:30 AM PT
Gamescom: Opening Night Live – 11:00 AM PT
Gamescom Opening Night Live Aftershow – 01:00 PM PT

August 26

Gamescom Day 2 – 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM PT
Dying 2 Know Gamescom Edition – 11:00 AM PT
Awesome Indies – 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM PT
Future Games Show at Gamescom – 01:00 PM PT

August 27

Gamescom Day 3 – 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM PT
Gamescom Wrap-up Show – 02:30 PM PT

Gamescom Award 2021 Nominees

Besides new game announcements and trailers for upcoming titles, Gamescom 2021 will again hold award ceremonies. Winners of the following four Platform categories will be announced during Gamescom: Opening Night Live show on Wednesday, August 25.

Best Microsoft Xbox Game:

Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Far Cry 6, Ubisoft
Halo Infinite, Microsoft

Best Nintendo Switch Game:

Just Dance 2022, Ubisoft
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft

Best PC Game:

Age of Empires IV, Microsoft
Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Syberia: The World Before, astragon Entertainment

Best Sony PlayStation Game:

Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Tales of Arise, Bandai Namco Entertainment
The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, Bandai Namco Entertainment

Meanwhile, in the Genre categories, there are 11 different genres. The winners of each Genre award will be honored in the Gamescom studio on Thursday, August 26, and Friday, August 27.

Best Action Adventure Game:

Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft
Syberia: The World Before, astragon Entertainment

Best Action Game:

Far Cry 6, Ubisoft
Halo Infinite, Microsoft
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Ubisoft

Best Family Game:

Just Dance 2022, Ubisoft
Run Prop, Run!, PlayTogether Studio
Super Dungeon Maker, rokaplay

Best Indie Game:

Dorfromantik, Toukana Interactive
Inua, Arte France
Lost in Random, Electronic Arts

Best Role Playing Game:

Elden Ring, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Encased, Koch Media
Tales of Arise, Bandai Namco Entertainment

Best Simulation Game:

Climber: Sky is the Limit, Art Games Studio
Farming Simulator 22, astragon Entertainment
Undisclosed Title

Best Sports Game:

Climber: Sky is the Limit, Art Games Studio
FIFA 22, Electronic Arts
Riders Republic, Ubisoft

Best Strategy Game:

Age of Empires IV, Microsoft
Company of Heroes 3, SEGA
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft

Best Multiplayer Game:

Halo Infinite, Microsoft
Riders Republic, Ubisoft
The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, Bandai Namco Entertainment

Best Ongoing Game:

Apex Legends, Electronic Arts
Black Desert Online, Pearl Abyss Corp.
Endzone – A World Apart: Prosperity, Assemble Entertainment

Most Original Game:

Dice Legacy, Koch Media / DESTINYbit
Riders Republic, Ubisoft
tERRORbane, WhisperGames

Anything that catches your eyes from Gamescom 2021 schedules? Hoping for specific game announcements? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to The Nerd Stash for the coverage of the event.