What is .game?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .game on July 8, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on May 28, 2015.
XYZ.COM LLC operates a large portfolio of 35 TLDs, including .audio, .auto, .autos, .baby and .beauty.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .game, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .game haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.game).
Same registry, other endings
34 other TLDs share this operator.
.game FAQ
What does .game mean?
.game is a generic top-level domain named for the word "game", and it's aimed at sports & games. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .game used for?
.game is mostly used for sports & games. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .game?
None. .game is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .game domain extension?
XYZ.COM LLC operates .game as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .game created?
.game was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 8, 2015.
Is .game a valid domain?
Yes. .game is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .game addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .game domain?
.game names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read XYZ.COM LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .game DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .game.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
