Games Done Quick will host its first ever event in Europe
Games Done Quick is set to host its inaugural event in Europe at Gamescom this summer. The three-day marathon will take place from August 28-30 in Cologne, Germany, and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. This expansion aims to provide more opportunities for speedrunners and support charitable initiatives.
- ▪Games Done Quick will debut in Europe at Gamescom in August 2026.
- ▪The event will feature live speedruns and an on-site audience.
- ▪Games Done Quick has raised over $60 million for charities since its inception in 2010.
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Buying Guides Best Gaming Games Done Quick will host its first ever event in Europe The speedrunning series is heading to Gamescom, and you can watch it all live. By Matt Tate April 28, 2026 1:06 pm EST Games Done Quick / Instagram #pb5c374417c67850577ab39f1cad9f4cb, #pb5c374417c67850577ab39f1cad9f4cb img { aspect-ratio: 2400/1350; height: auto; } Games Done Quick, the charity video game speedrunning series, is making its European debut in a live event at Germany's Gamescom this summer. GDQ's marathon event will run for the duration of the three-day show in Cologne, starting August 28-30, and will feature popular runners and an on-site live audience.
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