Xbox heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026 with a special broadcast on September 17. Here’s when to watch the showcase and what Xbox has announced for its TGS lineup so far.
Everything We Know About Xbox @ Tokyo Game Show 2026
Goes Live On September 17, 2026, at 3:00 A.M. PT / 6:00 A.M. ET
The Xbox @ Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast will air on September 17, 2026, at 3:00 A.M. PT / 6:00 A.M. ET. Hosted once again by Misuzu Araki, the presentation will run for approximately 50 minutes and will be available through the official Xbox channels and the Tokyo Game Show YouTube channel.
Xbox said the showcase will feature a lineup of games coming to the platform this year, alongside TGS-exclusive content and new gameplay. The full broadcast lineup has yet to be revealed, though it is confirmed that Minecraft Dungeons II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be playable at the physical TGS event. Xbox FanFest Japan will host a watch party for the broadcast.
Check out the table below to see when and what time the showcase will start in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
