Games Done Quick Announces First European Event at Gamescom
Games Done Quick is heading to Europe for the first time. They will host a three-day speedrunning marathon at Gamescom 2026. The event will benefit Gaming for Democracy and be streamed globally.
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gamescom GDQ: Games Done Quick Brings a Speedrunning Spectacle to gamescom
Games Done Quick (GDQ) and gamescom are partnering to host gamescom GDQ, a three-day speedrunning event in Cologne, Germany, from August 28-30, 2026. This marks GDQ's first European event and will benefit Gaming for Democracy, an initiative supporting civic engagement through gaming. The event will be live on-site at gamescom and streamed globally on Twitch and YouTube.
Think fast: Games Done Quick is coming to Europe with a special three-day programme at Gamescom 2026
Games Done Quick (GDQ) will host a special three-day speedrunning event, Gamescom GDQ, at Gamescom in Germany from August 28-30, 2026. This marks GDQ's first European event and will raise money for Gaming for Democracy, an initiative supporting civic engagement through gaming. The event will be open to Gamescom attendees and available to watch online via Twitch and YouTube.
Surprise, We're Getting Even More Games Done Quick This Summer
Games Done Quick is partnering with Gamescom to host a new three-day speedrunning marathon in Europe from August 28-30. The event will take place at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, and will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube. Proceeds from the Gamescom GDQ marathon will be donated to Gaming for Democracy, a new initiative supporting civic engagement through gaming culture.
