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Where’s the Best Booth Location at Gamescom?
April 22, 2025
Gamescom Booth & On-site FAQ (Part 2)
Following our first FAQ, “How to Prepare for Gamescom 2025,” this second part answers one of the most frequently asked questions: “Where’s the best booth location at Gamescom?” We also cover booth layout tips, parking, early entry, nearby stores, and on-site operations.
Gamescom is held at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. With a massive space of 3,060,000 sqft, it’s over four times larger than the Los Angeles Convention Center (home of Anime Expo), and it features four main entrances—North, South, East, and West—making navigation a challenge for newcomers.
Here’s a basic breakdown of the hall layout:
- • B2B Zone: Halls 2, 3, 4
- • B2C Zone: Halls 6, 7, 9, 10
- • Merchandise Zone: Hall 5
- • Event & Showcase Zone: Hall 8 (2024 layout)
📌 Tip: Save the venue map (PDF or app) on your phone for quick access on-site.
High-traffic booth placement is critical for maximizing visitor engagement. Most attendees enter through the North Entrance, making booths near the main corridor especially valuable.
📍 Typical B2C flow: North Entrance → Hall 8 (Event) → Central Corridor → Halls 6, 7, 9 (B2C) → Hall 10 (Indie)
Booths positioned near the Event Hall or Food Court intersections tend to see the highest foot traffic. Returning exhibitors often receive priority placement based on past attendance, giving them a competitive edge.
Where’s the best spot within the Indie Zone (Hall 10)?
Although Hall 10 has its own main entrance, many attendees enter via Hall 9 and follow the connector hallway. Indie exhibitors positioned near this transition point between Halls 9 and 10 usually see stronger visibility and organic foot traffic.
As long as you pre-purchase a parking permit, you can access the exhibitor parking areas quickly. Place your parking pass on the dashboard so that staff can verify and guide you upon arrival.
The parking permit price is €42.50 (excluding tax). Parking permits are available via the Gamescom service portal. 
How can I enter the venue early?
If you’re an exhibitor (EXH), you can use the Exhibitor Entrance Line to skip the general queue.
Make sure to:
- • Download your mobile ticket in advance
- • Show your exhibitor badge to the entrance staff
- • Use the dedicated Exhibitor QR scanner (usually far left)
Even before show hours, these scanners will print your physical badge instantly after scanning the mobile QR.
One of the most popular spots is Einstein Restaurant, located in the hallway between Halls 2 and 3. It’s spacious, has plenty of tables, and can comfortably host 6–8 person meetings. We’ve hosted many business meetings there, and it remains a favorite among game publishers.
The nearest store is Lidl, a German supermarket chain.
• Address: Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 140–144, 51063 Köln
• Hours: 7am–9pm (closed Sundays)
Gamescom has many food courts, but if you urgently need items like snacks, water, wine openers, or tape, Lidl is your go-to. These practical items are often hard to find inside the venue, and we’ve had to make quick runs ourselves. 😅
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