Gamescom 2021: Schedule and Where to Watch

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 YouTube channel
• Twitch.tv/gamescom
• Facebook.com/gamescom.cologne
• Twitter.com/gamescom
• Xbox YouTube channel
• IGN YouTube channel

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.