2026.9.17 THU - 9.21 MON
MAKUHARI MESSE

• All-night activities around the venue are strictly prohibited at TOKYO GAME SHOW.
• Please note that you will not be allowed to enter the restricted areas until the crowding eases.
• Please do not run in the hall as it is dangerous.
• TGS Management Office reserves the right to refuse entry to visitors or order them to leave the facility if they engage in any dangerous behavior, cause trouble for other visitors, or obstruct the smooth operation of the event. If you see any suspicious activity, please contact the nearest staff.
• Cheering, shouting, call and response, jumping, and other forms of cheering are prohibited while viewing the stages in exhibitors' booths. Please be aware that if any prohibited behavior is observed while viewing the stage in exhibitors' booths, the stage performance itself may be cancelled.
• Photography and videotaping/distribution may be restricted or prohibited in some exhibitor booths.
• The use of tethering functions of mobile Wi-Fi routers, smartphones, etc. is prohibited in Hall 1-11.
• In recent years, the rapid increase in the number of various mobile devices has resulted in a poor reception environment in the exhibition halls. There is a limit to the number of wireless LAN signals available, and if the number of devices using wireless LAN increases, it may have a significant impact on demonstrations and test runs at the venue.
• If you wish to use the wireless LAN, please use the Makuhari Messe Free Wi-Fi service located in the Central Mall on the 2nd floor, etc.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 will implement measures to reduce congestion in the exhibition halls so that everyone can enjoy TGS with peace of mind.Limit the number of people in each venue area to prevent excessive concentration of visitors in one location.

• When the number reaches a certain number, entry to that area will be temporarily suspended and visitors will be directed to other areas.
• Please note that you will not be allowed to enter the restricted areas until the crowding eases.

• Only persons related to the game business will be allowed to enter the Business Days (September 17th and 18th). Please pre-register before coming.
• Please bring your identification document and business card with you, as we will need to verify them at the reception desk.
• No one under the age of 18 or students (including university and college undergraduate students) will be admitted. Admission with infants and preschool children is also not permitted.
• Please do not bring any prohibited items (see below) into the venue.
• Please refrain from visiting the exhibition if you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher, or if you have any symptoms of a cold.
• Exhibits, events, and duration of the event may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizer.
• A special gate is available for visitors with disabilities who require an escort. Please ask the staff.
• Pets are not allowed to enter the venue.
• Please follow the instructions of the attendants at the venue. If you do not follow the instructions, you may be asked to leave the venue. The organizers will not be liable for any accidents that may occur if the instructions and precautions are not followed.
• The organizers will not be held responsible for any theft or accident.
• No call-out broadcasts will be made inside the venue.
• Smoking is prohibited inside the venue. Please smoke in designated areas.
• Please eat and drink at the food court and restaurants in Makuhari Messe.
  note that beverages such as water and tea in plastic bottles or sealed containers are allowed for hydration purposes.
• The organizer's office will be filming and photographing at the venue, and visitors' images may appear on TV, newspapers, magazines, websites, etc. Please be aware of this. Please understand this in advance.

• Baggage checks will be conducted.Bringing prohibited items into the venue is strictly prohibited.For more details, please
  refer to the following information on baggage screening.
• There are two general admission entrances, one on the side of Hall 1-8 (West Plaza) and the other on the side of Hall 9-11 (1st floor of Hall 10).
• Please note that after your initial entry, you will not be able to move from the 1-8 hall side to the 9-11 hall side, or from the 9-11 hall side to the 1-8 hall side, until 10:00 AM.
• The first entry time is until 4:00 PM on the 19th (Sat) and 20th (Sun), and until 3:00 PM on the 21st (Mon). Please note that even if you have an admission ticket, you will not be able to enter after these times.
  Additionally, re-entry is permitted until 4:30 PM on the 19th (Sat) and 20th (Sun), and until 3:30 PM on the 21st (Mon).
  Please note that both the entry time and re-entry time will be earlier on the 21st (Mon).
• The number of people in each area (Hall 1-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-11) is limited to prevent too many people from concentrating in one location. Sensors are installed at each entrance and exit to control the number of people in each area in real time. When the number of people in an area reaches a predetermined number, entry to that area will be restricted and visitors will be directed to other areas. After the congestion is alleviated, visitors may re-enter the area.
  However, if you have a reservation ticket for a test play or stage reservation at a booth in the area during the restricted admission, you may enter the venue even during the restricted admission period after confirming the start time. Please follow the instructions of the guidance staff if you have a reservation ticket.
• If you have TGS Fast Ticket and wish to enter from Hall 9-11 side, please see "For Fast Ticket Holders" below.
• Admission to the Family Game Park is free for children of junior high school age and under and their parents/guardians accompanying them.
• Family Game Park will be held at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, which is a different venue from Makuhari Messe.
• If you are entering the Family Game Park and then moving to the Makuhari Messe venue (Halls 1-11), please note that you will need to wait until 10:30 AM to enter the Makuhari Messe venue. Also, please be aware that admission tickets are required for those aged 13 and older to enter the Makuhari Messe venue; please purchase your tickets in advance at your local ticket agency.
• Please refrain from visiting the exhibition if you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher, or if you have any symptoms of a cold.
• Exhibits, events, and duration of the event may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizer.
• A special gate is available for visitors with disabilities who require an escort. Please ask the staff.
• Baby strollers are not allowed in the venue. Please use the stroller storage area.
• Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Pets are not allowed to enter the venue.
• Visitors wishing to try out some game titles will be required to show proof of age (driver's license, passport, student ID, etc.). If you wish to try out game titles with age restrictions, please bring various types of certificates with you. Age verification will be conducted at each booth. Please follow the guidance of the booth staff to try out the games.
• Please follow the instructions of the attendants at the venue. If you do not follow the instructions, you may be asked to leave the venue. The organizers will not be liable for any accidents that may occur if the instructions and precautions are not followed.
• The organizers will not be held responsible for any theft or accident.
• No call-out broadcasts will be made inside the venue.
• Smoking is prohibited inside the venue. Please smoke in designated areas.
• Please eat and drink at the food court and restaurants in Makuhari Messe.
  *Please note that beverages such as water and tea in plastic bottles or sealed containers are allowed for hydration purposes.
• The organizer's office will be filming and photographing at the venue, and visitors' images may appear on TV, newspapers, magazines, websites, etc. Please be aware of this. Please understand this in advance.

At TOKYO GAME SHOW, to ensure the safety of visitors, baggage checks will be conducted for all visitors during the five days of the event, including Business Days and Public Days. Please cooperate with baggage checks, even if you are re-entering the venue or entering through any designated entrance.
Bringing prohibited items into the venue is strictly forbidden. Please bring as little luggage as possible, and ensure your bags are easily inspected during baggage checks. Please note that wheeled bags such as carry-on bags and suitcases are not permitted inside the venue. If you have such bags, we will store them for a fee. Cosplayers with carry-on bags will be required to check them upon entry; please follow the instructions of the staff.
Also, those with a lot of luggage may experience delays in entry. Please allow ample time for your visit. Please note that we may check the contents of plastic bottles.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring the safety of everyone at the venue.

The following items are prohibited.

• Long objects (of any material) with a total length of 50 cm or more.

  Items exceeding 50cm in length after assembly, such as folding chairs and tripods, are not permitted.
  Cosplay props, including umbrellas, canes, rackets, and similar items, are not permitted if they are extendable or detachable, as long as their maximum length exceeds 50cm.
  This also applies to cosplay costumes and accessories such as helmets and armor. Accessories such as horns or shoulder decorations exceeding 50cm are prohibited.
  While umbrellas and parasols exceeding 50cm in length are permitted for use during travel (they can be brought in), you will be required to refrain from using them or fold them up if deemed dangerous.

• Weapons and armor such as firearms, swords, and chains

  This includes sharp objects such as model guns, airsoft guns, knives, ice picks, awls, needles, scissors, etc., as well as clothing accessories such as helmets and armor if they are pointed.

• Objects that may cause harm to the surroundings

  Do not bring bicycles, drone, roller skates, skateboards, or throwable items (yo-yos, balls, disks, etc.).

• Alcohol, fuel, chemicals, or items that make noise

  Bringing in flammable materials, highly flammable materials, or items emitting strong odors is prohibited. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited inside the venue. Even unopened alcoholic beverages are not allowed. The use of music players, megaphones, musical instruments, singing, or any other activities that generate noise are prohibited. Furthermore, carrying food (including raw vegetables) is prohibited as it may stain the venue or the clothing of those around you.

• Selfie stick

  Selfie sticks and similar items are prohibited inside the venue, regardless of whether they are extendable or not (except for influencers wearing influencer badges).

• Carry-on cases, suitcases, strollers, carry wagons

  Bags with wheels are prohibited from being brought into the venue.

• Living creatures such as pets

  Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of assistance dogs such as guide dogs and service dogs.

Neither the sponsoring organization nor the venue will be liable for any disadvantages or accidents caused by visitors' belongings other than those mentioned above.

• Other items deemed dangerous by the staff are not allowed.

• We will verify your identity, so please be sure to bring the identification documents specified by the secretariat.
• Please pick up your "Premium Pass" at the special tent upon your first entry.
  You will receive one Premium Pass (one per person) for the entire three-day period, and it cannot be reissued.
• Entry is possible via the dedicated Fast Ticket lane, as well as a special lane on the second floor near Halls 1-8.
  Those wishing to enter via the special lane will need the wristband (issued after identity verification) and Premium Pass.
  Please note that entry via the special lane will begin after the Fast Ticket queue has cleared.
• A fast ticket entry lane will be set up to coincide with the first train departure time from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station.
  The queue for the premium ticket special lane is scheduled to begin forming after 8:00 AM.
  The fast ticket priority entry lanes will be located on both the 1-8 hall side and the 9-11 hall side, while the premium ticket special lane will be located only on the 1-8 hall side.
  Please follow the directions on the signs and staff instructions. Please note that priority entry is not permitted from any lane other than the designated priority entry lane.
• If you wish to use the Fast Ticket priority lane, please line up by 9:00 AM every day.
  If you arrive after this time, you will not be able to use the Fast Ticket priority entrance lane and will have to line up in the same entrance queue as those with a regular day ticket.
• You can queue in the Premium Pass special lane even after 9:00 AM.
• Please note that after your initial entry, you will not be able to move from the 1-8 hall side to the 9-11 hall side, or from the 9-11 hall side to the 1-8 hall side, until 10:00 AM.
• The priority entry lane for Fast Ticket holders will be removed after the scheduled time set by the organizing committee has ended. After that, the same entry route as general admission tickets will be used.
• Premium Pass holders will receive their special merchandise at the designated tent or at the exchange counter in the priority entrance lane on the 1-8 hall side.Merchandise cannot
  be distributed on the 9-11 hall side. Those who enter from the 9-11 hall side after the removal of the priority entrance lane on the 1-8 hall side, or who entered from the 9-11 hall side, should exchange their merchandise voucher at the information counter in the central entrance on the 2nd floor of the 1-8 hall side after 11:00 AM.
• If you wish to receive Premium Ticket/Fast Ticket benefits (special merchandise, priority entry), children will also need a Premium Ticket/Fast Ticket, regardless of their age.

• We will verify your identity, so please be sure to bring the identification documents specified by the secretariat.
• Priority Entrance waiting line starts at the time of the first train at JR Kaihin Makuhari Station.
• Priority entrance lanes are located on the Halls 1-8 and 9-11 sides. Please follow the signs and staff guidance to line up. Priority entry from other than the priority entrance lanes is not allowed.
• Please line up in the priority admission lane by 9:00am. After this time, you will not be allowed to use the priority admission lane and will have to wait in the same admission line as the one-day admission ticket holders.
• Please note that after your initial entry, you will not be able to move from the 1-8 hall side to the 9-11 hall side, or from the 9-11 hall side to the 1-8 hall side, until 10:00 AM.
• The priority entry waiting zone will be removed after the designated time by the Management Office. After removal, please enter on the same way as the general admission ticket holders.
• The exchange point in the Priority Entrance Lane on the Hall 1-8 side will be open for the exchange of the exchange ticket for the special prize merchandise. For visitors who entered from Hall 9-11side, please exchange your voucher for the privilege items at the information desk at the 2nd floor central entrance on the side of Hall 1-8 after 11:00am.
• To receive Special merchandises, you will need to have the ticket even if you are students under primary school age (except infants).

Please refrain from visiting the exhibition if you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher, or if you have any symptoms of a cold.

If you are concerned about your physical condition or have a chronic illness, please consider participating by bringing someone with you who can provide support.

Please note that admission may be denied if your body temperature exceeds 37.5℃.

Although it is September on the day of the event, we may still experience severe heat.

To prevent heat stroke, please drink plenty of water and take in salt.