Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2027: Dates (Apr 9 to 25) and Fares

Name: Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2027
Start: 2027-04-09
End: 2027-04-25
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

When is Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2027?

Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2027 runs April 9 to 25, 2027.

2027April 9 to 25, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: The organizer, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, announces the dates for each edition.

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Dubai Esports and Games Festival schedule

April 9 to 25, 2027: The sixth edition runs 17 days with gaming, esports, immersive entertainment and family activities across Dubai.
April 23 to 25, 2027: GameExpo, the flagship event, closes the festival at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Getting to Dubai Esports and Games Festival

GameExpo is held at Dubai World Trade Centre. The wider festival program is spread across the city.

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History of Dubai Esports and Games Festival

The 2027 edition is the sixth. The 2026 edition attracted more than 43,000 visitors and awarded AED 1 million in prizes across gaming and esports. Dubai Games Week is new for 2027.

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Dubai Esports and Games Festival: questions people ask

When is the Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2027?

It runs from April 9 to 25, 2027 across Dubai.

When is GameExpo 2027?

GameExpo runs April 23 to 25, 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Which edition is the 2027 festival?

It is the sixth edition of the festival.

What is new at the Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2027?

Dubai Games Week is a new highlight, along with expanded education, esports and industry programs.

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About Dubai Esports and Games Festival

Seventeen days of gaming and esports across Dubai, ending with the GameExpo at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dubai Esports and Games Festival is a citywide program of gaming, esports, family activities and tech experiences. It ends with GameExpo, the flagship three-day event at Dubai World Trade Centre, with live tournaments and play zones. The 2026 edition drew more than 43,000 visitors. The dates move between editions, so check the year you plan for.

Know before you go

The final three days (GameExpo) are the big weekend at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dates have changed between editions, so confirm the year before booking.
Dubai International (DXB) is a short taxi or metro ride from the city center, usually about 20 to 30 minutes.

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