Paris Games Week 2026: dates, opening hours and public transport access Everything you need to know to plan your visit

From Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, October 25, head to Porte de Versailles for an unmissable event celebrating gaming culture in the capital: the Paris Games Week.

For its 15th edition, the format is becoming more interactive: with the "Playground Edition," the visit becomes a life-size gaming experience, where visitors unlock challenges and rewards via the mobile app.

The event naturally brings together dedicated gamers eager to try the year's upcoming releases and attend esports tournaments, but it also appeals broadly to families thanks to the junior area, as well as to fans of pop culture, cosplay, and new technologies. On site, you'll find stands from major global publishers, an area dedicated to French independent studios, competition stages, and opportunities to meet content creators.

The event is held at: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles 1, place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris

Located in the 15th arrondissement, the exhibition center is easily accessible by public transportation.

⌚Opening hours: open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on all five days

Tickets are available online only: no tickets will be sold on site at the ticket counters. You must book a specific time slot online before your visit.

By public transport

You can easily reach Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, where Paris Games Week takes place, by public transport. Several options are available by metro, tram or bus:

Mode	Line	Stop
		Balard station
		Porte de Versailles station
		Porte de Versailles stop
		Porte de Versailles stop
		Porte de Versailles stop

Would you like to come by bike? You will find several bicycle parking areas near Porte de Versailles. As for Vélib', the nearest station is located on avenue Ernest Renan. Since the number of spaces is limited, consider planning an alternative parking location a little farther away if necessary.

Paris Games Week is not an event limited to those who spend all their evenings with a controller in their hands. Here are some good reasons to stop by:

• The perfect activity for the All Saints' school holidays: Paris Games Week takes place right during the first week of the school holidays, making it the perfect outing to enjoy with your children! The junior area offers games suitable for younger visitors, introductory coding workshops and quiet spaces. It is also an indoor event, ideal for autumn days when the weather can be unpredictable...

  
  

• An experience that goes beyond video games: not a video game fan? The show also highlights new consumer technologies. Discover and try virtual and mixed reality headsets, driving simulators, as well as the latest innovations in artificial intelligence applied to sound and images.

  
  

• The interactive Playground experience: have you already attended in previous years and are wondering why you should come back in 2026? To celebrate its 15th anniversary, your visit becomes a game: through the mobile app, scan terminals, complete challenges at the booths, earn collectible badges and leave with exclusive goodies.

  
  

• Play new releases before everyone else: publishers set up playable versions of the blockbusters and indie gems expected to be under the Christmas tree. Testing titles two to three months before their commercial release remains one of the event's greatest pleasures. Perfect for starting your Christmas wish list!

  
  

• Discover the jobs of tomorrow: for high school and university students, the training area brings together specialized schools and French studios. It is an opportunity to speak directly with developers, graphic designers and sound designers about career paths in the digital industry.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your visit.

1. Check traffic conditions in real time

The Bonjour RATP app is ideal for checking real-time traffic information, or conducting a route search just before you leave. The journey planner takes disruptions into account and suggests the best routes accordingly!

2. Book your tickets before you come

There will be no ticket sales at the counter, so you will need to reserve a place, with a time slot, directly on the event website before going to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

3. Check the event map

The event is large! Plan to spend several hours on site and identify in advance the booths or activities that interest you.

4. Buy your transport tickets in advance

By purchasing your transport tickets in advance directly in the Bonjour RATP app (under Tickets), you will pass through the gates without waiting and save valuable time: (Metro-Train-RER Ticket, Bus-Tram Ticket, Navigo Day Pass)