Day tickets for private visitors in the Online Shop were completely stocked out almost two weeks before the beginning of gamescom, 13-17 August. But despite that, anyone not wanting to miss out on experiencing the world's biggest event for interactive entertainment, live, can buy cut-price afternoon tickets on-site. Sales and admissions start from around 02:00 p.m. onward. Games fans should however be prepared to wait when purchasing their afternoon ticket and for admission to the halls because ticket availability depends on how long visitors spend in the trade fair halls and on departures from the exhibition site. Previous years' experience has shown however that visitors start to leave the exhibition site as early as around midday. With an eye to waiting times generally and at the sales outlets for afternoon tickets, holders of a valid day ticket are requested to use the entrance to hall 11 and to follow the signs.