POLARIS 2026 · 09. bis 11. Oktober 2026
Apply for the
European Game Showcase at POLARIS
17 curated spots for European indie games, completely free including PCs and peripherals. Plus travel grants available for studios from low audiovisual capacity countries.
Submission Deadline
23. Juli 2026 · 23:59 Uhr CEST
Choose Your Booth
17 curated spots for standout indie games from across the European Union, fully themed and completely free.
Fully themed booth space at POLARIS in Hamburg. All hardware provided, you just bring your game.
- Fully themed booth area with your game's art, you design, we print
- 1 PC / Laptop, mouse, keyboard, and headphones provided
- 2 exhibitor tickets included (more can be purchased)
- Exhibitor Wi-Fi for POLARIS
- Electricity, back wall, lighting and print
- Visibility to players, press, and industry professionals
Fully themed booth space at POLARIS in Hamburg. All hardware provided, you just bring your game.
- Fully themed booth area with your game's art, you design, we print
- 1 PC / Laptop, mouse, keyboard, and headphones provided
- 2 exhibitor tickets included (more can be purchased)
- Exhibitor Wi-Fi for POLARIS
- Electricity, back wall, lighting and print
- Visibility to players, press, and industry professionals
Same as the standard booth, plus a 1,000 € travel grant for studios from low audiovisual capacity countries.
- Fully themed booth area with your game's art, you design, we print
- 1 PC / Laptop, mouse, keyboard, and headphones provided
- 2 exhibitor tickets included (more can be purchased)
- Exhibitor Wi-Fi for POLARIS
- Electricity, back wall, lighting and print
- Visibility to players, press, and industry professionals
- 1,000 € travel grant (booked by you, reimbursed after invoices)
Same as the standard booth, plus a 1,000 € travel grant for studios from low audiovisual capacity countries.
- Fully themed booth area with your game's art, you design, we print
- 1 PC / Laptop, mouse, keyboard, and headphones provided
- 2 exhibitor tickets included (more can be purchased)
- Exhibitor Wi-Fi for POLARIS
- Electricity, back wall, lighting and print
- Visibility to players, press, and industry professionals
- 1,000 € travel grant (booked by you, reimbursed after invoices)
The travel grant is available for studios from low audiovisual capacity (LCC) countries. Check the FAQ for the full list.
Only studios based in European Union member states are eligible. In-person attendance is mandatory.
How It Works
The Process
From application to the show floor. Four simple steps.
Selection is based not only on the quality of the game but also on creating a diverse lineup across genres, art styles, countries, features and development stages. We also take into account the expected release window and which teams might benefit the most from participating.
Since we receive more applications than we have booth space available, not being selected does not mean your game lacks quality.
- March
Submit
Apply with your game through our submission portal
- April
Review
100+ industry experts evaluate every submission
- May
Selection
Results announced accepted studios notified
- Oktober
Showtime
Present your game at POLARIS in Hamburg, 09. to 11. Oktober 2026
POLARIS 2026 · 09. to 11. Oktober 2026
Ready to apply?
Fill out our submission by July 23 at the latest and join us in Hamburg for the European Game Showcase at POLARIS 2026.
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