IGN Live 2026: Start Times, Ticket Prices, Game Reveals and More

IGN Live 2026 returns this year to show off some of the biggest games coming out and celebrate 30 years of game site IGN (which is owned by CNET parent company Ziff Davis). There will also be plenty of game demos, celebrity appearances, livestreams and pop culture panels during gaming's busiest time of year.  IGN Live will take place on June 6 and 7 in Los Angeles and is set to be one of the biggest fan events of the year. It's scheduled during the early summer window when the long-shuttered E3 gaming trade show used to be held. IGN Live, which is open to the public in contrast with the industry-only Summer Game Fest (happening during the same weekend), celebrates all things video games along with anime, collectibles and pop culture entertainment.  Here's what you need to know to see IGN Live 2026 in-person or online.  When does IGN Live 2026 start?  The show starts on June 6 at 9 a.m PT/12 p.m. ET at the Magic Box @ The Reef in downtown LA. It'll go until 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET and start up once again on June 7. How much are IGN Live 2026 tickets?  Those looking to attend the event in person can purchase tickets at the IGN Live 2026 website . Saturday and Sunday tickets are $25 each, or the two-day ticket option is $40 and comes with a swag bag. But using the discount code CNET10 drops that price to $15 for one-day tickets or $30 for the weekend. Can I watch IGN Live 2026 online?  Yes. IGN Live will be shown on IGN's site as well as IGN's YouTube and Twitch channels .  Which games will be at IGN Live 2026? IGN already teased demos for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and the Gothic Remake. Microsoft also plans to hold its Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct presentation during IGN Live on June 7.  Those attending the convention will be able to try out hundreds of games from indie titles to major AAA releases. There will also be tournaments, giveaways, merch booths and live s