Seoul · Gaming and esports festival
Game e-Sports Seoul 2026
September 18–20, 2026
- Dates
- September 18–20, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza Art Hall
- Address
- 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate Seoul stop · about 12 km awayDaerim MarketThis five-day market is in Eunpyeong-gu. Market days end in 5 and 0.View market details Design landmarkAt the festival siteDongdaemun Design PlazaExplore DDP's public spaces and current exhibitions between tournament and showcase sessions.View details City walkFor an outdoor breakCheonggyecheon StreamWalk the restored stream west from Dongdaemun when you want a quieter break from the gaming halls.View details Build the day around tournaments and demos
Check the match schedule
Esports competitions and player appearances run at set times. Pick those first, then fit game demos and exhibits around them.
Allow time for queues
Popular game demos, signing events, and competitions may draw lines inside the DDP halls.
Use the subway
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station connects directly to the DDP complex.
Games, esports, and creators meet at DDP
At a glance
Game e-Sports Seoul brings game studios, competitive gaming, new releases, creators, and fans together at Dongdaemun Design Plaza.
What to expect
The program combines game showcases and demos with esports competitions, player and influencer events, cosplay, and industry networking.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran September 18–20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission was free.
