The Game Awards 2025 broadcasts live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with the pre-show starting at 7:30 p.m. ET and the main ceremony running from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. Viewers worldwide can watch for free on YouTube, Twitch, Amazon Prime Video, and multiple social platforms.
| Region / Platform | Local Time & Date | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| North America (ET) | 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Dec 11 (pre-show 7:30 p.m.) | YouTube, Twitch, Prime Video, social platforms |
| UK (GMT) | 1:00 a.m., Dec 12 | YouTube, Twitch, Prime Video |
| Western Europe (CET) | 2:00 a.m., Dec 12 | YouTube, Twitch, Prime Video |
| Japan (JST) | 10:00 a.m., Dec 12 | YouTube, Twitch |
| Australia (AEDT) | 12:00 p.m., Dec 12 | YouTube, Twitch |
| Global (online) | 8:00 p.m. ET main show from Peacock Theater, Los Angeles | Official site hub plus major streaming platforms |
The full nominees list features Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with the most nominations in show history, competing against Death Stranding 2, Hades II, and others for Game of the Year. Fans can vote now through the official website and catch every announcement, trailer, and winner reveal live.
When and Where The Game Awards 2025 Streams Live
The main ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with a pre-show kicking off 30 minutes earlier at 7:30 p.m. ET. Geoff Keighley returns as host from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with the three-hour broadcast wrapping around 11 p.m. ET.
Regional viewers can tune in at the following times on Friday, December 12: UK viewers at 12:30 a.m. GMT, Western Europe at 1:30 a.m. CET, India at 6 a.m. IST, Japan at 9 a.m. JST, and Australia at 11:30 a.m. AEDT. All times align with the official 8–11 p.m. ET window.
The show streams free globally via The Game Awards’ official YouTube channel in 4K60, Twitch with co-streams and Drops, Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and across X, Facebook, and TikTok. TheGameAwards.com serves as the central hub linking to all streaming options.
Game of the Year Nominees and Major Categories
[MEGATHREAD] The Game Awards 2025 – Live Nominees Announcement
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| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Game of the Year | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; Death Stranding 2: On the Beach; Donkey Kong Bananza; Hades II; Hollow Knight: Silksong; Kingdom Come: Deliverance II |
| Best Game Direction | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; Death Stranding 2: On the Beach; Ghost of Yōtei; Hades II; Split Fiction |
| Best Narrative | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; Death Stranding 2: On the Beach; Ghost of Yōtei; Kingdom Come: Deliverance II; Silent Hill f |
| Best Art Direction | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; Death Stranding 2: On the Beach; Ghost of Yōtei; Hades II; Hollow Knight: Silkson |
| Best Performance | Ben Starr (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33); Charlie Cox (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33); Erika Ishii (Ghost of Yōtei); Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33); Konatsu Kato (Silent Hill f); Troy Baker (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle) |
How to Vote and Track Live Updates December 11
Public voting for The Game Awards 2025 runs through the official website, where players log in and cast ballots across all categories. Winners will be revealed live during the December 11 broadcast.
The official YouTube and Twitch channels host the primary livestreams, with Twitch offering co-streams and exclusive Drops for eligible viewers. Amazon Prime members can watch directly through Prime Video in supported regions.
For real-time winner announcements, follow The Game Awards on X, Facebook, and TikTok. TheGameAwards.com remains the primary source for schedule updates, nominee details, and verified streaming links.
