The Game Awards 2026 will stream live on Disney+ on December 10, expanding the annual gaming awards ceremony’s availability beyond its established streaming platforms. Disney confirmed the addition on November 12, announcing that the broadcast will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The broadcast will be available through Disney+ in the United States and select international markets. Importantly, the new distribution agreement does not replace the event’s existing free streaming options. Viewers will still be able to watch The Game Awards through YouTube, Twitch and other supported platforms without requiring a Disney+ subscription.
Disney’s official announcement confirms that the ceremony will feature awards recognizing games, developers and creative talent from 2026, alongside world premiere announcements, new game reveals and live musical performances.
The company also indicated that viewers can expect announcements involving some of Disney’s upcoming gaming projects, although it did not identify specific titles or provide details about what will be revealed.
The Game Awards 2026 will once again be executive produced by Geoff Keighley and Kimmie Kim, with Richard Preuss directing the event and LeRoy Bennett serving as creative director.
The Disney+ broadcast represents an additional distribution option for one of gaming’s largest annual events. According to figures included in Disney’s announcement, The Game Awards 2025 generated more than 171 million livestreams across participating platforms worldwide. Those figures represent livestreams rather than unique viewers.
The event’s existing distribution partners, including YouTube, Twitch, X, TikTok and streaming services in China, are expected to return for the 2026 ceremony.
The Game Awards will also recognize the year’s achievements across various gaming categories, with winners determined through the event’s established voting process. The official website indicates that nominations for the 2026 awards are scheduled to be announced in mid-November, after which fans will be able to participate in voting.
For viewers planning to watch the ceremony, the confirmed schedule is Thursday, December 10, beginning with the opening act at 7:30 p.m. ET. Disney+ provides another way to access the live broadcast, particularly through supported television and streaming devices, while the existing free platforms remain available.
Disney has not specified the complete list of international markets that will receive the Disney+ livestream.
