Retro Games Cup 2025

In the organizer's words:

Retro Games Cup

Fancy retro vibes, high score hunting and a dose of competitive spirit - in the middle of Cologne and parallel to Gamescom?
The Retro Game Cup invites you on a playful short trip into the past, where fast rounds, iconic games and a good mood are guaranteed.

🎮 Three different classic games from the golden era of pixels and power-ups await you every day - from Street Fighter II to Super Mario Kart and Bomberman.

Each game is a separate cup.
You can take part in one, two or all three tournaments - it's up to you. Each game has its own rating and its own cup.

👾 You play on your own, compete with others and try to take first place. Whether you go for skill, nostalgia or simply fun - only your performance in the respective game counts.

📱Your ticket not only gives you the chance to win the Cup, but also access to the museum, which is integrated directly into the tournament location. Between rounds of play, you can experience interactive stations there - with exciting questions about relationships, personality and society.
💡 Perfect for browsing, exchanging ideas or meeting new people while you wait for your next bet.

🍻 Whether you have a day of Gamescom behind you or have just landed in Cologne - the Retro Game Cup combines gaming fun, nostalgia and encounters in a unique atmosphere.

📍 Location: Museum of Pain and Love - Alteburger Str. 11, 50678 Cologne
📅 When: August 23 + 24, 2025 from 2 pm each day

Saturday: Game 1: Mario Kart 64 Game 2: Tekken Game 3: Superstar Soccer Deluxe

Sunday: Game 1: Mario Kart 64 Game 2: Super Street Fighter 2 Game 3: Super Bomberman

👉 Register now, secure your place: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHF0Qy5rYWahe5Rsy93fNBfNKnmwABTKnsNtgdEE_cah7Igw/viewform?usp=header

⚠️ Important: Registration is only valid in combination with a booked ticket and must be made at least 4 hours before the start of the tournament.