Because of the increased safety standards this year there will be safety checks at the entrance starting at 7:00 o'clock in the morning which will check the luggage of the visitors. Objects such as knives or non-declared liquids are prohibited. Because of that rules, there was a big yelp in the Cosplaycommunity. But, Cosplayers can relax. The organizers and safety consultants met up early with cosplayers and managers and worked out rules for the entrance of the gamescom 2017. So there will be a separate entrance in hall 11 for costumers, where trained staff is waiting.
If you are not sure if your cosplay is allowed, you can send a photo to gamescom@visitor.koelnmesse.de.
The regulations and the safety concept apply to all gamescom visitors as last year. Even exhibitors, press representatives, YouTuber and private visitors have to go through the controls. Also the held conferences at gamescom 2017 like Devcom and Spobis Gaming & Media are included.
Please remember that if you visit the gamescom 2017 in cologne to avoid long queues.
You can visit the gamescom 2017 from 23. to 26. August '17. The 22.8.2017 is only for trade visitors and the media.
Tickets at http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/gamescom/trade-fair/ticket_2/index-2.php
I wish you much fun at the gamescom 2017 in cologne.