Summer Game Fest Returns in June with a Range of Exciting Showcases
Summer Game Fest is back for another exciting edition in June, offering a curated selection of showcases that will provide a glimpse into the future of gaming. This year’s festival promises to be as thrilling as ever, with a mix of big reveals and smaller, yet equally compelling, presentations.
The main event of the season is the Geoff Keighley-hosted Summer Game Fest show, which typically features major AAA titles and significant game announcements. However, there are also several other events taking place throughout the festival, each with its own unique focus and offerings.
For those in Australia, catching up with all the news from the festival may require some early mornings or late nights. Here’s a detailed schedule of the upcoming Summer Game Fest shows and their broadcast times.
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Here’s a list of the key showcases scheduled for June:
- Latin American Games Showcase – 5 June
- Women-Led Games – 5 June
- Access-Ability Summer Showcase – 6 June
- Summer Game Fest – 6 June
- Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest – 6 June
- Southeast Asian Games Showcase – 7 June
- Wholesome Direct 2026 – 7 June
- Story-Rich Showcase – 7 June
- Frosty Games Fest – 7 June
- Xbox Games Showcase + Gears of War: E-Day Direct – 8 June
- PC Gaming Show: Summer Game Fest – 8 June
Latin American Games Showcase – 5 June
This showcase highlights games developed by creators in Latin America. The event 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
This event celebrates new and upcoming games created by women-led development teams. It 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 features games made by disabled developers and those designed to help more disabled gamers play. The event 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 showcases an array of blockbuster AAA games. The event 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
This showcase highlights games created by developers in Southeast Asia. The event 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 surfaces new and upcoming cosy and wholesome indie games. It 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 focuses on artful, moving, and layered narrative games. It 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 reveals more about new and upcoming games for all platforms. It 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 showcases the best new and upcoming games from Australia and New Zealand. The event 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 will showcase new and upcoming titles for the Xbox console, as well as reveal more about Gears of War: E-Day. It 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 reveals new and upcoming games for PC. It 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.
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