Global Game Jam 2026 @ Goldsmiths X GDL

This year Game Dev London is working together with London Universities to provide a super special GGJ event! With online happening in GDL discord and On-Site location hosted by Goldsmiths, University of London.

👉 If you are planning to take part in the Global Game Jam (either online or on-site), make sure to register on the official website.

👉 If you are planning on attending in-person, you should ALSO register here, so that Goldsmiths can keep track of the attendees!

Goldsmiths is a vibrant university in the heart of South London, surrounded by art communities and with strong connections to the Game Industry. Join us once again to make games in one of the largest GGJ sites in the world!

The event will take place on-campus, in the Great Hall of Richard Hoggart Building. Everyone is welcome: students, alumni, game developers and even game enthusiasts who are keen to make their first game!

• ✔️ Open day & night
• ✔️ Free WiFi
• ✔️ 24h security
• ✔️ On-site cafeteria
• ✔️ Accessible and wheelchair friendly
• ✔️ Smoke-free & Alcohol-free

Schedule for the event:

• Friday 30th January
• 🕒 3pm: registration opens
• 🕓 4pm: introduction, theme reveal and free refreshments
• 🕔 5pm: GGJ STARTS!
• 7pm-8pm: social time

• Saturday 31st January
• 🕘 9am: breakfast
• 🕓 4pm: playtesting session
• 7pm-8pm: social time
• Sunday 1st February
• 🕘 9am: breakfast
• 🕓 4pm: start submitting!
• 🕔 5pm: GGJ ENDS!
• 5-7pm: playtesting and wrap-up

Food Options

• 🍔 Access to food in close vicinity

• ☕ On-site cafeteria

Available Tools or Technology

• 🔌 Power strips are provided
• 💻 Jammers are required to bring their own laptops

Age Restrictions

18+ only

Address

Goldsmiths, University of London

Richard Hoggard Building, RHB Great Hall

Lewisham Way, London SE14 6NW