Games Done Quick will host its first ever event in Europe
Games Done Quick is holding its first European event this summer at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, marking a global expansion for the charity speedrunning series. The live marathon will run from August 28 to 30, featuring popular speedrunners and a live audience, with streaming available on Twitch and YouTube. The event aims to increase accessibility for international participants who have been unable to attend past U.S.-based marathons. GDQ has raised over $60 million for charity since its founding in 2010.
- ▪Games Done Quick will host its first European event at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, from August 28 to 30, 2026.
- ▪The event will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube, with daily programming starting at 4 a.m. ET.
- ▪GDQ’s European debut aims to make participation easier for international speedrunners who have faced travel barriers to U.S. events.
- ▪Since its founding in 2010, Games Done Quick has raised more than $60 million for global charities.
- ▪The event coincides with Gamescom, one of the world’s largest gaming trade fairs.
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