The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) has unveiled the official live stream schedule for Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS 2025), set to run from September 25 to 28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. Fans worldwide will be able to tune in via YouTube, ensuring global access to Japan’s largest gaming exhibition.

Record-Breaking Scale for TGS 2025

This year’s Tokyo Game Show is on track to become the biggest in its history. As of September 9, organizers confirmed a record 1,138 exhibitors (523 domestic and 615 international, including 28 online exhibitors) and an unprecedented 4,159 physical booths, surpassing the 2024 record. In addition, over 1,200 game titles will be showcased, covering consoles, PC, and mobile platforms.

Highlights span major console releases, AR/VR projects, esports titles, and blockchain-based games, alongside gaming hardware and business-focused solutions. The scale demonstrates the continued global importance of TGS as a hub for both consumer and industry innovations.

TGS 2025: Official Live Stream Programs

CESA has outlined a four-day lineup of 14 stage events and 21 official programs, mixing developer showcases, esports exhibitions, and exclusive announcements. Major publishers including Capcom, Xbox, LEVEL-5, Koei Tecmo, and Annapurna Interactive will take the stage, with world premieres and gameplay reveals confirmed.

September 24 (Pre-Show)

• 23:00 JST – Capcom Online Special Program: Latest updates from Capcom ahead of the show’s official start.

September 25 (Day 1)

• 09:30 – Opening Ceremony
  
• 11:00 – Keynote: Game Distribution Innovation and the Impact of PlayStation Store
  
• 13:00 – AKIBA LOST Special Stage (IzanagiGames / Nippon TV / AX-ON)
  
• 14:30 – Annapurna Interactive New Titles Showcase
  
• 19:00 – Xbox TGS 2025 Broadcast: Updates from Microsoft’s Japanese and Asian partners.
  
• 20:00 – Nioh 3 Official Program (Koei Tecmo): First live gameplay of the highly anticipated 2026 release.
  
• 21:00 – LEVEL-5 Official Broadcast: Fresh updates on upcoming RPGs.
  
• 22:00 – Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Special with Yuji Horii

September 26 (Day 2)

• 12:05 – Shinsen Series Showcase (Qookka Games)
  
• 13:00 – Battlefield 6 Single-Player Live Showcase
  
• 14:30 – Red Bull Apex Legends Takeover with F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda
  
• 22:00 – Sense of Wonder Night 2025
  

September 27 (Day 3)

• 00:00 – Full Metal Schoolgirl Live Gameplay Special
  
• 13:15 – Anniversary Producers’ Talk (Tales of, eFootball, Yakuza)
  
• 14:45 – Red Bull 283 Academy (Street Fighter 6 youth esports training program)

September 28 (Day 4 – Closing Day)

• 10:00 – Game Sanpo Live: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
  
• 11:30 – 2K Games Presentation
  
• 13:00 – Japan Game Awards 2025 Ceremony
  
• 15:15 – Closing Stage & Special Raffle

Global Anticipation for Major Reveals

Industry analysts suggest that announcements from Capcom, Xbox, and LEVEL-5 could shape the 2026 release calendar, while Koei Tecmo’s Nioh 3 and Square Enix’s Dragon Quest remake are among the most anticipated showcases. The inclusion of esports-focused events with Red Bull and celebrity collaborations further emphasizes TGS’s role as both a gaming and entertainment festival.

Where to Watch?

The full Tokyo Game Show 2025 live stream will be broadcast through the event’s official YouTube channel, with simultaneous English interpretation available for international audiences.

You can catch up with the additional TGS 2025 Event details on the official TGS website.

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