About SGA

From passion to recognition – now we are taking Sweden’s game culture to a new level.

Sweden needs a game gala worthy of its name. We have Guldbaggen for film. We have Grammisgalan for music. Now it is time for the games industry to take its rightful place on the cultural stage – with a national gala that celebrates, highlights and exports Swedish game design to the world.

Swedish Game Awards has for a long time been an important platform for new talents. Now we are taking it further. On February 18, 2026, the gala will be transformed into a new, grand initiative: an annual, official game gala for the entire industry – with a focus on culture, innovation, export and pride.

SGA New Edition

A New National Celebration for Sweden’s Game Culture
Swedish Game Awards – New Edition is Sweden’s new national gala for game culture, creators, and innovation. On February 18, 2026, the industry gathers at Berns to celebrate the best games of 2025 — honoring the teams, storytellers and pioneers who shape one of Sweden’s strongest cultural exports.

A New Era for Swedish Game Awards
For more than two decades, SGA has highlighted new and emerging talent. Now, the platform expands.

The New Edition becomes an annual, official industry gala — elevating games to the same cultural stage as film, music and performing arts. Sweden’s game creators reach millions around the world. Now they get the spotlight they deserve at home.

The Cultural Impact of Swedish Games
Swedish games influence global audiences, create communities and push artistic and technological boundaries. SGA – New Edition recognizes games as culture — and celebrates the people who make it.

The Gala Experience

A Premium Night at Berns
This is an exclusive industry gala with a limited number of seats — up to 350 guests in the venue. A curated guest list ensures the right mix of creators, studios, decision-makers and cultural voices. For everyone else, the gala will be broadcast live, allowing the entire Swedish and international game community to join and celebrate online.

What to Expect
The evening at Berns features:

  • A grand award show honoring the games of 2025
  • Cinematic storytelling and world-class production
  • Live performances inspired by game culture
  • A gala dinner with three course dinner and industry gathering
  • Moments created to inspire — and to be remembered

Honoring the Games of 2025
The awards celebrate artistic excellence, innovation and storytelling across a curated set of categories such as:

  • Game of the Year
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Narrative
  • Best Audio
  • Best Game Design
  • Innovation Award
  • Game of the Year – New Talent
  • Nomination & Jury Process

Nominations are collected from across the Swedish games industry.
A selected jury representing different disciplines evaluates the games based on craftsmanship, creativity and impact. The process is transparent, balanced and designed to reflect the breadth of Swedish game development.

      The Industry Behind

      Who Is the Gala For?
      SGA – New Edition brings together the people who shape Sweden’s game culture. This includes:

      • Game creators, developers, artists, writers and producers
      • Studios behind the nominated games
      • Industry leaders, publishers and partners
      • Cultural representatives, media and international guests

      • This is a night created by the industry — for the industry.


      Swedish Game Awards Legacy
      Founded in 2002, SGA has long been a platform for new talent in Sweden.
The New Edition builds on this legacy and expands it — creating a national cultural event that strengthens visibility, pride and collaboration within the industry.

      Partners & Founding Studios
      The gala is powered by leading studios and organizations who collectively champion Swedish game culture.
Together, they ensure that SGA becomes a world-class platform that reflects the strength, creativity and global reach of Swedish games.

      Our Mission: Elevating Swedish Game Culture
      Swedish Games Awards aims to:

      • Celebrate Swedish game development on a national stage
      • Strengthen the industry’s cultural presence
      • Highlight the people behind the games
      • Inspire future creators
      • Connect Sweden’s game culture with the world