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G-STAR 2026 Guide — Tickets, Prices, Opening Hours & How to Get to BEXCO (Nov 19–22)

Korea's biggest game show · BEXCO, Haeundae-gu, Busan · Online tickets only

By Busan.net editors · Published Oct 25, 2026 · 한국어로 보기

G-STAR 2026 is Korea's largest international game exhibition, held for four days from Thursday, November 19 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, at BEXCO in Busan. General (BTC) tickets cost 18,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for youths and are sold online only — there is no box office on site, and sales for each day close at midnight the day before. On opening day the halls open at 11 a.m.; entry closes at 5:30 p.m.

At a glance

When	Thu Nov 19 – Sun Nov 22, 2026 (four days; the business BTB hall runs Nov 19–21)
Where	BEXCO Exhibition Halls 1 & 2 and Auditorium, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Price	Adult 18,000 won · Youth (born on or after Jan 1, 2008) 8,000 won · Free for preschool children (born 2020 or later), people with disabilities and national merit recipients (in person, ID required)
Tickets	Online only via the official G-STAR website/app (Ticketlink), until midnight the day before your visit, max 2 per person per day. No on-site sales.
Hours	Opening day Nov 19: doors open 11 a.m. · ticket check ends 5 p.m. · last entry 5:30 p.m.
Getting there	Metro Line 2 BEXCO Station (Busan Museum of Art) or Donghae Line BEXCO Station — the venue is right outside.

What you can see

G-STAR is held every November at BEXCO and is the biggest game show in Korea: hands-on demos of upcoming games, publisher stage events, cosplay and merchandise. According to the floor plan released in late September, Hall 1 hosts large booths from major publishers such as Krafton, HoYoverse, Google Play and Webzen. Hall 2 hosts overseas publishers including Koei Tecmo, SEGA, NetEase and CD PROJEKT RED, a global game showcase, and an indie showcase of about 100 developers on the ground floor.

The OWCS Asia finals (Overwatch esports) take place in the BEXCO Auditorium on Nov 20–22. Tickets for the finals are sold separately; organizers said a finals ticket also lets you into the general BTC halls on that day. The developer conference G-CON 2026 runs during the show too.

Tickets — you cannot buy at the venue

The most important point: there is no box office. General tickets are sold 100% online in advance for safety, and sales for each day end at midnight (24:00) the day before. To visit on Saturday Nov 21, buy before midnight on Friday Nov 20.

• Sales period: Sep 29, 2026, 3 p.m. – Nov 21, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
• Where: “Buy tickets” on the official G-STAR website/app (Ticketlink)
• Limit: 2 tickets per person per day; valid only on the booked date
• On site, exchange your ticket for a wristband at the wristband counter. Youth tickets need ID showing your age.

Cancellation	Fee
Within 7 days of booking	None
Day 8 after booking – 10 days before visit	2,000 won per ticket
9–7 days before	10% of price
6–3 days before	20%
2–1 days before	30%

What time to go

On opening day (Thu Nov 19) doors open at 11 a.m. because of the opening ceremony; check the official app for later days. Popular demo booths get long queues as soon as doors open — if there's a game you must try, arrive 30–60 minutes early and get your wristband first. Ticket check ends at 5 p.m. and last entry is 5:30 p.m., so arrive by 4:30 p.m. at the latest. Saturday is usually the busiest day; Thursday and Friday are quieter, though school groups may arrive after noon.

Getting to BEXCO

VenueLocations are approximate

• 1. BEXCO — G-STAR 2026 venue · 55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu · next to BEXCO Station (Line 2) · Google Maps · Kakao Map

• Metro: Line 2 BEXCO Station — the venue is right outside. Centum City Station is also walkable, and the Donghae Line BEXCO Station is handy from Ulsan or Gijang.
• From Busan Station: Line 1 to Seomyeon, change to Line 2 (towards Jangsan), get off at BEXCO — about 50 minutes.
• From Gimhae Airport: Busan-Gimhae Light Rail to Sasang, change to Line 2 to BEXCO — a little over an hour. See Getting to Busan.
• From Haeundae or Gwangalli: a few stops on Line 2, or about 10 minutes by taxi.
• By car: BEXCO has parking, but it fills early during G-STAR, especially at weekends, and roads around Centum City get congested.

Food nearby and what else to see

BEXCO is in Centum City, right next to Haeundae. For dinner, head to Haeundae for marinated beef ribs, or grab a quick bowl of dwaeji-gukbap (pork and rice soup) or milmyeon (Busan cold noodles). The food court inside gets crowded at lunch.

The Busan Museum of Art and the Busan Cinema Center are next door, the Suyeong River walk is close by, and Gwangalli and Haeundae beaches are a few stops away. If you're in town on a Saturday evening, catch the free Gwangalli drone show.

Good to know

• A general ticket only covers the BTC (public) halls; the BTB business hall needs separate registration.
• Dangerous items or costumes that break public rules may be refused entry.
• When booking, allow pop-ups and don't try to book in several browsers at once.
• November evenings in Busan are chilly but the halls are hot and crowded — wear layers.
• Contact: Ticketlink 1588-7890 · ticket@gstar.or.kr

FAQ

Sources

• G-STAR 2026 general visitor (BTC) ticket information — G-STAR Organizing Committee, Oct 24, 2026
• G-STAR 2026 floor plan and key content revealed — Inven, Sep 29, 2026

Schedules, seats and traffic plans can change. Please check the official notice before you go.