Summer Game Fest 2025: A Comprehensive Overview

Livestream Event Details

This year’s Summer Game Fest livestream is set to take place on June 6 at 5PM ET, and will be held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The two-hour event promises to showcase "world premieres, special guests, and a look at what’s next" in the gaming industry.

Event Organizer’s Promise

Event steward Geoff Keighley has expressed his excitement about the upcoming event, stating that "lots of exciting things ahead." The Summer Game Fest is not just a single livestream, but a comprehensive event that will last until June 9.

Day of the Devs and Play Days Events

Following the end of the showcase, a Day of the Devs event will begin, which is an invite-only exhibit held in downtown LA. This event will feature "more than 40 of the gaming industry’s top publishers." The following days will see the annual Play Days media event, produced by Iam8bit, which is also invite-only and will feature "more than 40 of the gaming industry’s top publishers."

Twitter Announcement

On Twitter, the official Summer Game Fest account announced that the event will return on June 6, live from the YouTube Theater in LA. The event will be followed by SGF: Play Days from Iam8bit and a new thought-leader event in Los Angeles.

Business-to-Business Event

Beyond the main showcase and Day of the Devs event, Summer Game Fest is also holding a brand new business-to-business event curated by former GamesIndustry.biz boss Christopher Dring. Geoff Keighley has stated that this forum will get into "some of the key changes, challenges and opportunities facing the global video game industry." However, it is unclear if this event will be livestreamed or available to the public.

Play Days Event Details

The Play Days event may be cordoned off for members of the media, but the main showcase will be open to regular gamers. Sign up with SGF to receive more information on how to attend in person. Tickets will be available sometime in the next few months.

Upcoming Events and Reveals

While there have been no official clues as to what could be revealed in June, the buzz machine will crank up as we close in on summer. The Summer Game Fest is an exciting event that promises to bring together thought leaders from gaming, entertainment, and beyond for insightful discussions.

Key Dates and Times

• June 6: Summer Game Fest livestream (5PM ET)
• June 6-9: Summer Game Fest event
• June 6-7: Day of the Devs event
• June 7-8: Play Days media event (invite-only)
• June 8-9: New thought-leader event (exact date and time TBA)

Stay Tuned for Updates

For the latest updates and information on the Summer Game Fest 2025, be sure to follow the official Summer Game Fest account on Twitter and sign up for the SGF newsletter.