The Game Awards will reveal its 2026 nominees during a live special on Tuesday, November 17. Host and executive producer Geoff Keighley will announce the contenders across all categories, including Game of the Year, on YouTube and Twitch.
Nominees Announcement Details
The Nomination Special starts at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. GMT on November 17. In past years these reveals have run short, typically around 10 minutes. After the stream, the full nominee list appears on thegameawards.com, where fan voting opens immediately.
- Stream free on the official The Game Awards YouTube and Twitch channels.
- Nominees are chosen by an international jury of more than 100 media and influencer outlets.
- Fan voting closes on Wednesday, December 9 at 6 p.m. PT. Final results combine 90 percent jury and 10 percent fan vote.
Main Ceremony Date and Time
The full awards show airs live on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The opening act begins at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT. Expect awards presentations, world premieres, and musical performances.
How to Watch
The December 10 show streams free on more platforms than ever. New additions this year include Disney+, Live TV on PS5, and Roblox. It also appears on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, TikTok Live, X, Kick, Facebook, and Instagram Live. Additional regional partners cover China and other markets.
- No subscription or ticket is required for the livestream.
- Co-streaming is encouraged through the official signup.
- Limited in-person tickets are available via the Peacock Theater box office.
Eligibility Notes
Games must be commercially available by Friday, November 20, 2026, at 9 p.m. PT to qualify for most categories. This includes Grand Theft Auto VI, which launches November 19. The Players’ Voice category uses a later cutoff of November 30.
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