YouTube has revealed plans for a 24-hour Grand Theft Auto VI launch livestream beginning November 18, 2026, at 11 p.m. Eastern Time, just ahead of the game’s November 19 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The special broadcast will bring together gaming creators to cover the launch of Rockstar Games’ upcoming open-world title.
The event was revealed through a November 12 announcement shared by YouTube on X. Promotional material describes the broadcast as a 24-hour celebration of GTA VI’s release, with several established gaming personalities participating.
The livestream is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 18, equivalent to 8 p.m. Pacific Time. Assuming the full 24-hour schedule proceeds as announced, the broadcast will continue through 11 p.m. ET on November 19.
The timing places YouTube’s event immediately alongside the game’s highly anticipated console launch, providing viewers with an opportunity to follow the release through participating creators.
Among the personalities associated with the event are gaming content creators Jake Baldino, Any Austin and TGG, alongside gaming entertainment group Kinda Funny. The announcement has also generated discussion among viewers interested in how different creators will approach their first experiences with Rockstar’s new open world.
The broadcast is intended as a creator-focused launch event rather than a new Rockstar Games presentation. YouTube has not established that the livestream will include an additional official trailer, previously unseen development footage or announcements concerning future platforms.
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players who have digitally preordered the game can already take advantage of GTA 6 preloading on both console platforms, allowing them to download the game ahead of release.
Rockstar has also provided extensive official previews in the months leading up to launch, including its August 27 extended gameplay presentation and October 15 launch trailer. The new YouTube event differs from those presentations by concentrating on creator participation during the game’s release window.
For PC players, the livestream provides a way to follow the console launch despite the absence of a confirmed PC version or release date. YouTube’s broadcast announcement does not change the game’s currently announced platform availability.
Viewers can follow the event through YouTube beginning November 18 at 11 p.m. ET. The announcement establishes the broadcast’s duration and starting time, although the precise schedule for individual participating creators has not been independently confirmed.
