Disney+ will stream The Game Awards live on Thursday, Dec. 10, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
The video game industry’s biggest night is coming to the platform, and fans can watch the awards, world premiere announcements and musical performances as they happen.
(via The Game Awards)
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 10
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT
- Where to watch: Disney+ (plus select international markets)
- Venue: Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
- Vote: thegameawards.com
‘When Does The Game Awards Start?’
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on Dec. 10 and airs live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
It will honor the most innovative games, studios and creative talent of 2026.
What to Expect From the Show
Viewers on Disney+ get front-row access to the night’s awards, world premiere game announcements and live musical performances.
Disney says fans can also expect major announcements and surprises from some of its most anticipated gaming titles.
How to Vote for the Winners
Fans can help choose the winners in every category once nominations are announced and voting opens on thegameawards.com.
The nominees haven’t been revealed yet, so keep an eye on the site for the full list.
Disney’s Growing Gaming Slate
The Game Awards joins a growing lineup of gaming-related programming from Disney, including Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation.
It also includes the upcoming original anime series Death Stranding Isolations, which is headed to Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
Also read about: Death Stranding Isolations Anime Gets Its First Teaser for 2027
What Makes The Game Awards a Big Deal?
The Game Awards is the video game industry’s premier awards show and a global celebration of interactive entertainment.
Each year, it brings together game creators, players, digital influencers and Hollywood talent for a night of awards, exclusive world premieres, new game announcements and live musical performances.
Disney says the move to Disney+ further connects fans with the video game stories and characters they love.
Who Is Behind The Game Awards?
Geoff Keighley and Kimmie Kim serve as executive producers.
Richard Preuss directs, LeRoy Bennett is the creative director and Lara Karchmer is co-executive producer.
Where Else Can You Watch?
Disney+ will stream the show in select international markets, too.
The Game Awards has also confirmed that YouTube, Twitch, X, TikTok and China will all return as streaming partners for 2026.
Last year’s show reached more than 171 million livestreams across all platforms, and the awards first launched in 2014.
With a new streaming home added to the lineup, this year’s ceremony looks set to reach even more fans.
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