Summer Game Fest returns in June, with a curated selection of showcases that will reveal what’s next for the future of gaming.
As always, the headliner of the season is the Geoff Keighley-hosted Summer Game Fest show, which tends to feature AAA blockbusters and big reveals, but there are also a range of other smaller – but no less exciting – presentations taking place throughout the festival.
To catch up with all the news from Australia, you will need to consider waking up very early or staying up late. Here’s the full schedule of Summer Game Fest shows so far, and when you’ll be able to tune in locally.
How to watch Summer Game Fest – quick links
Latin American Games Showcase – 5 June
The Latin American Games Showcase, which spotlights dozens of games created by developers in Latin America, will take place at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 7am June 5
- ACST – 6:30am June 5
- AWST – 5am June 5
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Latin American Games Showcase YouTube and Twitch channels.
Women-Led Games – 5 June
The Women-Led Games showcase, which will spotlight new and upcoming games created by women-led development teams, will air at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 9am June 5
- ACST – 8:30am June 5
- AWST – 7am June 5
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Women-Led Games YouTube channel.
Access-Ability Summer Showcase – 6 June
This year’s Access-Ability Summer Showcase, featuring games made by disabled game developers, and games that are ‘designed to help ensure more disabled gamers are able to play’ will take place at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 1am 6 June
- ACST – 12.30am 6 June
- AWST – 11pm 5 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on LauraKBuzz’ YouTube and Twitch channels.
Summer Game Fest – 6 June
This year’s Summer Game Fest, showcasing an array of blockbuster AAA games, will take place at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 7am 6 June
- ACST – 6.30am 6 June
- AWST – 5am 6 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Game Awards YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as other social platforms.
Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest – 6 June
Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Digital Showcase focuses on new and upcoming indie games. This year’s showcase will take place at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 9am 6 June
- ACST – 8.30am 6 June
- AWST – 7am 6 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Game Awards YouTube and Twitch channels, and will also be available on the Day of the Devs YouTube channel.
Southeast Asian Games Showcase – 7 June
The Southeast Asian Games Showcase, which spotlights games created by developers in Southeast Asia, will take place in Australia at the following times:
- AEST – 1am 7 June
- ACST – 12:30am 7 June
- AWST – 11pm 6 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the SEA Games Showcase YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as the Game Awards YouTube.
Wholesome Direct 2026 – 7 June
This year’s Wholesome Direct, which surfaces new and upcoming cosy and wholesome indie games, will air at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 2am 7 June
- ACST – 1.30am 7 June
- AWST – 12am 7 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Wholesome Games YouTube and Twitch channels.
Story-Rich Showcase – 7 June
This year’s Story-Rich Showcase, which focusses on artful, moving, and layered narrative games, will air at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 3am 7 June
- ACST – 2:30am 7 June
- AWST – 1am 7 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Fellow Traveller YouTube and Twitch channels.
Future Games Show: Summer Showcase – 7 June
This year’s Future Games Show: Summer Showcase, which reveals more about new and upcoming games for all platforms, will air at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 5am 7 June
- ACST – 4.30am 7 June
- AWST – 3am 7 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Future Games Show YouTube and Twitch channels.
Frosty Games Fest – 7 June
This year’s Frosty Games Fest, showcasing the best new and upcoming games from Australia and New Zealand, will take place at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 8am 7 June
- ACST – 7.30am 7 June
- AWST – 6am 7 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Game Awards YouTube channel, as well as on the Frosty Games YouTube and Twitch.
Xbox Games Showcase + Gears of War: E-Day Direct – 8 June
This year’s Xbox Games Showcase, which will showcase new and upcoming titles for the Xbox console, as well as reveal more about Gears of War: E-Day, will air at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 3am 8 June
- ACST – 2.30am 8 June
- AWST – 1am 8 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the Xbox YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channels, as well as on other social platforms.
PC Gaming Show: Summer Game Fest – 8 June
This year’s Summer Game Fest edition of the PC Gaming Show, which reveals new and upcoming games for PC, will air at the following times in Australia:
- AEST – 5am 8 June
- ACST – 4.30am 8 June
- AWST – 3am 8 June
Where to watch: The show will be livestreamed on the PC Gamer YouTube and Twitch channels.
