GES2026 (Game eSports Seoul)
GES2026 (게임 e스포츠 서울)
GES2026 is a global gaming and e-sports festival running September 18–20, 2026 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). Hosted by Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Economic Promotion Agency, the event features exhibitions and experiences, indie and major game showcases, e-sports tournaments (Battlegrounds League, Seoul Cup), competitions, and networking programs. Around 100 gaming and e-sports companies and approximately 20,000 visitors will participate, sharing cutting-edge technology and creative content while promoting healthy gaming culture and industry ecosystem growth.
- Dates
- Sep 18, 2026 → Sep 20, 2026
- Venue
- 281 Eulji-ro, Eulji-ro 7-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul · 🏙️ Seoul
- Price
- Free
- Ticketing
- Official event site
Practical information
- Opening hours
- 10:00~18:00
- Age
- All ages
- Exact location
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Art Hall
- Organiser
- Seoul Metropolitan City
- Phone
- 010-4812-8679
🎟️ How to book — Official event site
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Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
- 2
Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
- 3
Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
- 4
Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.
💡 Good to know
When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.
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