Apply Now: NRW@Indie Arena Booth 2026
The Film- und Medienstiftung NRW will once again bring five exciting NRW Games companies to the Indie Arena Booth (IAB) at gamescom in 2026—and you can be part of it! Apply now for one of the coveted NRW@Indie Arena Booth packages and showcase your games on the world’s largest platform for indie games. The Indie Arena Booth is one of the central gathering spots for the international gaming scene—featuring developers, publishers, the press, and thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Here’s what you’ll need to cover yourself:
The only cost for participation is the gamescom Media Package (€337 per team). All other costs will be covered by the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW.
More info on the Media Package / gamescom now.
The FMS package includes:
• An exhibition space at the joint NRW booth
• At least 1 exhibitor ticket
• USK age rating included
• Feature on the IAB website
• Logo in the lineup trailer
• Invitation to IAB B2B events
• Participation in the IAB Awards
• Free MeetToMatch ticket
• Snacks and drinks included
How to Apply:
Fill out the standard Indie Arena Booth application form and mark your application with the note “NRW” to make it clear that you’re applying for the NRW@Indie Arena Booth 2026 package. If you’ve already applied for the IAB, you can simply update your application. You have until Monday, April 13, 2026, to apply.
Indie Arena Booth is the world’s largest platform for indie developers—a true hotspot for creative minds from around the globe! Here, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your games to a wide audience—from avant-garde to AAA.
If you have any questions, you can visit the Indie Arena Booth FAQ page, join the Discord channel, or send an email to team@indiearenabooth.de.