Steam Summer Sale 2026 start time, countdown clock, and what to expect
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Steam hosts many sales events throughout the year, but we think it’s fair to say that the biggest and most anticipated are the seasonal sales. The sun is shining (at least where we are), and the Summer Sale is up next, ready to bring huge discounts on thousands of games, giving players a chance to expand their libraries without spending a fortune.
If you’ve been waiting for the next major Steam sale, the good news is that the Steam Summer Sale 2026 is almost here. The event is expected to go live later today and should bring massive discounts across nearly every genre, from indie hits to big-budget AAA games. Below, we explain exactly when the sales will start in your region, and what to expect this year.
Steam Summer Sale 2026 start time
Valve officially confirmed that the Steam Summer Sale 2026 will begin on June 25, 2026, at 10 AM PT. As always, the start time will vary depending on where you live.
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- US Pacific (PDT): 10 AM
- US Eastern (EDT): 1 PM
- UK (BST): 6 PM
- Central Europe (CEST): 7 PM
- India (IST): 10:30 PM
- Sydney, Australia (AEST): 3 AM (June 26)
- Auckland, New Zealand (NZST): 5 AM (June 26)
We’ve also added a countdown clock below to track the exact time remaining until the sale starts. It will disappear once expired, so if you don’t see the timer, the sale is already live, and you can start your Steam summer shopping.
What to expect from the Steam Summer Sale 2026
Steam’s Summer Sale is one of the biggest sales events every year, and 2026 should be no different. Players can expect discounts on thousands of games across the entire Steam store. Historically, older games receive the biggest price cuts. Some titles can be discounted by as much as 90% to 95%, making it the perfect opportunity to pick up games you’ve had on your wishlist for years.
- ASTRONEER
- Company of Heroes 3
- DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
- Dying Light: The Beast
- Football Manager 26
- Gambonanza
- Hades II
- Human: Fall Flat
- Little Nightmares III
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- MOTORSLICE
- NBA 2K26
- No Man’s Sky
- Overcooked! 2
- Solasta II
- Split Fiction
- Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
- Two Point Museum
While newer releases usually don’t receive such steep discounts, they often still get price reductions during the Summer Sale. Games that launched a few months ago commonly see discounts ranging from 10% to 20% off their regular price. It may not sound like much, but it can still save players a decent amount of money on recent releases. The sale is also a great time to grab complete editions, DLC bundles, and franchise collections, many of which are usually heavily discounted during seasonal events.
If you’ve been holding off on buying new games, it may be worth waiting just a little longer. The Steam Summer Sale is only a few hours away, and once it goes live, we’ll make sure to be on the lookout for the best deals available.
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