The lottery for Tokyo Game Show 2026’s brand-new Premium Ticket and the returning Fast Ticket opened at noon JST today, 11 July — and it closes on Wednesday, 15 July. If you’ve been waiting for the concrete numbers before booking flights to Chiba this September, they’re here. Here’s every tier, every date, and what Singapore fans specifically need to know.
Why TGS 2026 Is Worth the Trip
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tokyo Game Show, which first ran in 1996. To celebrate, CESA is running the event across five days for the first time in the show’s history — a change designed to ease the crushing crowds that have long been a complaint. As we covered when the full exhibitor list dropped, TGS 2026 brings 759 exhibitors across 3,946 booths from 51 countries, with every major name — Sony, Nintendo, Square Enix, Capcom, Bandai Namco — confirmed. The event’s theme is The Longest Five Days of Nonstop Play.
Every Ticket Type, Explained
Public days run September 19–21, 2026 (September 17–18 are business days, industry and press only). All prices include tax.
Premium Ticket — ¥30,000 (NEW this year)
A brand-new tier for 2026. The ¥30,000 pass covers all three public days and includes priority entry each day, access to the exclusive Energy Spot lounge on the show floor, and the same tote bag and stickers included with the Fast Ticket. It’s positioned at fans who want to attend across multiple days without queuing for premium-booth entry each morning. Lottery: 11–15 July. First-come, first-served: from 20 July (public holiday).
Fast Ticket — ¥6,000 per day
The returning priority-entry tier. Each ¥6,000 Fast Ticket covers one public day and includes tote bag and sticker. If you only plan to attend one day but want to be near the front of the line for the big publisher booths, this is the one. Same lottery and sale windows as the Premium Ticket.
1-Day Admission — ¥3,000
Standard general admission for junior high students and older. On sale from 20 July only — no lottery applies.
Special Ticket — ¥1,500
A discounted tier (eligibility details to be confirmed on the official site). Also on sale from 20 July.
Children (Elementary school and younger) — Free
No ticket required during public days when accompanied by a guardian.
The ¥3.3 Million Gold Set — For the Most Dedicated Fan Alive
Pre-orders for the 30th Anniversary Ticket also opened at noon today — and it costs ¥3,300,000 (roughly S$31,400 at current rates). That is not a typo. The package includes one-day admission for all three public days plus a framed set of six K24 (Au999) pure gold commemorative medals, each engraved with iconic game art: Mega Man: Dual Override (Capcom), Nobunaga’s Ambition (Koei Tecmo), Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Konami), Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega), Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (Bandai Namco), and the TGS 30th Anniversary crest. The set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is available via Asoview! for domestic Japan purchase only. Quantities are limited. If you happen to be in the market, the Asoview! listing is live now.
Planning Your TGS Trip From Singapore
Public days open at 9:30 AM JST (September 19 and 20 close at 5:00 PM; September 21 closes at 4:00 PM). The venue is Makuhari Messe in Chiba — take the JR Keiyo Line from Tokyo Station to Kaihin Makuhari Station, then a 10-minute walk to the halls. Hotels near the venue fill fast once TGS dates are set, so book early if you want to be close to the floor.
For international ticket purchases, CESA operates a dedicated overseas visitor page at tgs.cesa.or.jp/2026/en/oversea. An overseas-specific purchase window is expected to open in mid-July and accepts major credit cards without requiring a Japanese bank account or phone number — watch that page if the July 11–15 lottery is out of reach from Singapore. The 20 July first-come, first-served window for standard and special tickets should also be broadly accessible. For any travel logistics queries, the official overseas support contact is tgs-ope@nikkeibp.co.jp.
The full official ticket page with lottery registration links is at tgs.cesa.or.jp. For the 30th Anniversary Gold Medal set, pre-orders are on Asoview! (Japan domestic). Browse our other event coverage for more Japan gaming events this year.