10 December 2026 · Peacock Theater, Los Angeles

The Game Awards 2026

The date, the venue and every nominee, each with the facts we hold for it. No predictions.

The Game Awards 2026 takes place on 10 December 2026 at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles. Nominees are announced in mid-November, according to The Game Awards. This page lists every nominee as soon as the official list is out.

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Show day

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Starts

The show starts at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT and streams free on all major streaming services, according to The Game Awards.

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Nominees

Nominees are announced in mid-November, according to The Game Awards. Every category will be listed here the day the official list is published, with each nominee linked to its page on this site.

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The Game Awards questions

When are The Game Awards 2026?
10 December 2026, at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles. The show starts at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT and streams free on all major streaming services, according to The Game Awards.
When are The Game Awards 2026 nominees announced?
Nominees are announced in mid-November, according to The Game Awards.
What time do The Game Awards 2026 start?
The show starts at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT and streams free on all major streaming services, according to The Game Awards.
Is GTA 6 eligible for The Game Awards 2026?
Yes. Games must be on sale by Friday 20 November 2026 at 9 PM PT to qualify, so GTA VI (19 November) and Phantom Blade Zero are eligible.
How are The Game Awards winners chosen?
Winners are decided 90% by a jury and 10% by fans; fan voting closes on Wednesday 9 December at 6 PM PT.
Can I buy tickets to The Game Awards 2026?
A limited number of public tickets go on sale on Thursday 29 October at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
What are the Game of the Year 2026 nominees?
Not announced yet. We list them here the day the official list is published, and we do not guess.