Summer Game Fest 2025 event countdown: What time will it begin?

The Summer Game Fest 2025 countdown has officially kicked off, and it looks like it will be a packed week. With the Nintendo Switch 2 lighting up the gaming scene yesterday (June 5, 2025), SGF arrives right on cue with a week of reveals, surprises, and long-awaited updates.

From major showcases like Summer Game Fest Live and Xbox Games Showcase to beloved events like Day of the Devs, June 6 to June 9, 2025, is shaping up to be a four-day sprint through everything new in gaming. Here's exactly when the big event begins and what else is lining up around it.

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When does the main Summer Game Fest 2025 stream start?

The headline show is set for Friday, June 6, 2025, 5 PM ET and will run for approximately two hours.

You can stream the showcase on The Game Awards’ YouTube and Twitch channels. A countdown timer will appear before it starts. Don’t worry if you miss it — you can watch it later via the archive. Here's how that lines up around the world:

• 2 PM PDT – West Coast US
• 5 PM EDT – East Coast US
• 10 PM BST – UK
• 11 PM CEST – Central Europe
• 6 AM JST (June 7) – Japan

That’s when Geoff Keighley’s presentation kicks off, featuring game trailers, updates, and developer interviews.

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What’s expected during the show?

The event will likely highlight new video game announcements, trailers, and updates. A reveal for Resident Evil 9 from Capcom is likely. Other anticipated titles include Splinter Cell Remake, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, Judas, and more.

Some games like South of Midnight and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 may get DLC news.

Note: The entries are speculative and thus unconfirmed.

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Full Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule

While the Sony State of Play on June 4 at 5 PM ET has already happened, there’s plenty more coming in the SGF. The event has a packed lineup beyond just the big names. Here’s the full schedule for all the key showcases:

• Summer Game Fest Live (main event): June 6, 2025, 5 PM ET
• Day of the Devs (indie games spotlight): June 6, 2025, 7 PM ET
• Devolver Direct: June 6, 2025, 8 PM ET
• IOI Showcase: June 6, 2025, 9 PM ET
• Wholesome Direct: June 7, 2025, 12 PM ET
• Women-led Games Showcase: June 7, 2025, 1 PM ET
• Latin American Games Showcase: June 7, 2025, 2 PM ET
• Southeast Asian Games Showcase: June 7, 2025, 3 PM ET
• Green Games Showcase: June 7, 2025, 4 PM ET
• Frosty Games Fest: June 7, 2025, 7 PM ET
• Xbox Games Showcase: June 8, 2025, 1 PM ET
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Live Game Premiere: June 8, 2025, 10 PM ET
• Black Voices in Gaming: June 9, 2025, 12 PM ET

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