Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026) released a statement regarding the event operations.
Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 25, organizers announced the cancellation of Monday, September 21, 2026, which was set to be the fifth day of TGS2026.
Day 5 of TGS2026 Canceled
Tokyo Game Show celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
Marking this milestone, TGS2026 opened on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as the first-ever five-day event.
However, shortly after the opening, Typhoon No. 25 formed in the Pacific Ocean.
Weather forecasts projected that it would make its closest approach to the Kanto region on Sunday, September 20 and Monday, September 21, 2026.
The Tokyo Game Show Management Office engaged in ongoing discussions before issuing an official statement around 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Organizers decided that Sunday, September 20, 2026 would proceed as scheduled, but reached the decision to cancel the event on Monday, September 21.
Furthermore, ticket refunds were announced for Monday, September 21, and organizers are considering hosting online livestreams for the event stages that were originally scheduled to take place.
For more details, visit the Tokyo Game Show Official Website.
